Rank #10 in Best Portable SSD 2026: 10 Ranked on Speeds That Fit the Cable
BIWIN PD450 Portable SSD 1TB, USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps, 430MB/s
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The BIWIN PD450 is the budget end of this ranking and the listing does not pretend otherwise: up to 430 megabytes per second read over USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1TB of capacity and a very light 23 gram body with USB-C, compatible with laptops, desktops, smartphones and every current console family.
430MB/s is considerably slower than the 1050MB/s drives above it, but it is still several times a mechanical hard drive and enough for moving photos, documents and media. As the cheapest drive here, that is the trade. At the time of collection it carried 179 ratings at 4.3 stars. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 179 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Digital Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
|---|---|
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB 3.2 Gen1 |
| Product Features | Portable |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop, Smartphone, Game console |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business, Gaming, Personal |
| Read Speed | 430 Megabytes Per Second |
| Media Speed | 400 megabytes_per_second |
| Data Transfer Rate | 430 Megabytes Per Second |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox SERIES S, Microsoft Xbox SERIES X, Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 1 TB |
| Item Weight | 23 g |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Customer Package Type | Retail Packaging |
| Brand Name | BIWIN |
| Model Number | PD450-1TB |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Best external SSD, compact, easy to use, reliable, definitely value for money.”
Verified purchase“Cannot fault there customer service bought in march had a problem with the card corrupted after a few emails they sorted my problem thanks great team”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Portable SSD 2026: 10 Ranked on Speeds That Fit the Cable.
Rank #1
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 1TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, 2000MB/s, 122g
£199.99
Rank #2
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 1TB, 1050MB/s Read, IP65, 3m Drop
£150.91
Rank #3
Lexar ES3 Portable SSD 1TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1050MB/s, 42g, 10.5mm
£187.99
Rank #4
Kingston XS1000 Portable SSD 1TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1050MB/s
£125.58
Questions people ask
What read speed is listed?
Up to 430 megabytes per second.
How heavy is it?
23 grams, as listed.
What interface does it use?
USB 3.2 Gen 1 with USB-C.
What consoles are listed as compatible?
Xbox One, Xbox Series S and X, PlayStation 4 and 5 and Nintendo Switch.
How many ratings does it have?
179 at the time of collection, averaging 4.3 stars.
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