Western Digital has two similar hard disk drives made for gaming. So, what are the main differences between the WD_BLACK D10 and WD_BLACK P10?
You can find out in this comparison guide between the two external HDDs.
Quick Summary
The WD_BLACK D10 Game Drive is a lot faster than the WD_BLACK P10 at maximum sequential reading. Furthermore, the D10 offers bigger capacities in addition to being the only one of the two products to come with USB Type-A charging ports.
So, if you want the best speeds and/or most storage space, then the WD_BLACK D10 Game Drive is the best out of these options.
On the other hand, the WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive is smaller and lighter. It also doesn’t need to be plugged into a power outlet like the D10. So, if you don’t mind sacrificing speed for portability, then the P10 may be the better option.
WD_BLACK D10 vs. WD_BLACK P10 Comparison Chart
You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the WD_BLACK D10 and WD_BLACK P10 below.
| Western Digital WD_BLACK D10 Game Drive | Western Digital WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity Options | 8 TB 12 TB | 1 TB 2 TB 3 TB 4 TB 5 TB |
| Xbox Edition? | Yes | Yes |
| Model Numbers | 8 TB WD_BLACK D10 Game Drive: WDBA3P0080HBK 12 TB WD_BLACK D10 Game Drive for Xbox: WDBA5E0120HBK | 2 TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive: WDBA2W0020BBK-WESN 4 TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive: WDBA3A0040BBK-WESN 5 TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive: WDBA3A0050BBK-WESN 1 TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive for Xbox: WDBA6U0010BBK-WESN 2 TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive for Xbox: WDBA6U0020BBK-WESN 3 TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive for Xbox: WDBA5G0030BBK-WESN 4 TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive for Xbox: WDBA5G0040BBK-WESN 5 TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive for Xbox: WDBA5G0050BBK-WESN |
| What’s in the Box | Western Digital WD_BLACK D10 Game Drive HDD USB Type-A to Micro-B Cable AC Adapter and Plug Quick Install Guide | Western Digital WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive USB Type-A to Micro-B Cable Quick Install Guide |
| Dimensions | 8 TB WD_BLACK D10: 195.00 mm x 125.00 mm x 44.00 mm (or 7.68 in x 4.92 in x 1.73 in) 12 TB WD_BLACK D10 for Xbox: 195.00 mm x 125.00 mm x 44.00 mm (or 7.68 in x 4.92 in x 1.73 in) | 2 TB WD_BLACK P10: 118 mm x 88 mm x 12.8 mm (or 4.65 in x 3.46 in x 0.50 in) 4 TB WD_BLACK P10: 118 mm x 88 mm x 20.8 mm (or 4.65 in x 3.46 in x 0.82 in) 5 TB WD_BLACK P10: 118 mm x 88 mm x 20.8 mm (or 4.65 in x 3.46 in x 0.82 in) 1 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 118 mm x 88 mm x 12.8 mm (or 4.65 in x 3.46 in x 0.50 in) 2 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 118 mm x 88 mm x 12.8 mm (or 4.65 in x 3.46 in x 0.50 in) 3 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 118 mm x 88 mm x 20.8 mm (or 4.65 in x 3.46 in x 0.82 in) 4 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 118 mm x 88 mm x 20.8 mm (or 4.65 in x 3.46 in x 0.82 in) 5 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 118 mm x 88 mm x 20.8 mm (or 4.65 in x 3.46 in x 0.82 in) |
| Weight | 8 TB WD_BLACK D10: 2.16 lbs. 12 TB WD_BLACK D10 for Xbox: 2.16 lbs. | 2 TB WD_BLACK P10: 0.31 lb. 4 TB WD_BLACK P10: 0.52 lb. 5 TB WD_BLACK P10: 0.52 lb. 1 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 0.31 lb. 2 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 0.31 lb. 3 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 0.52 lb. 4 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 0.52 lb. 5 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 0.52 lb. |
| Charging Ports | 2x 7.5W USB Type-A charging ports | None |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Device Compatibly | PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4 Pro PlayStation 5 Xbox One Xbox One S Xbox One X Xbox Series S Xbox Series X Windows 8.1 Windows 10 Mac OS 10.11+ | PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4 Pro PlayStation 5 Xbox One Xbox One S Xbox One X Xbox Series S Xbox Series X Windows 8.1 Windows 10 Mac OS 10.11+ |
| Maximum Sequential Read Speed | 8 TB WD_BLACK D10: Up to 250 MB per second 12 TB WD_BLACK D10 for Xbox: Up to 250 MB per second | 2 TB WD_BLACK P10: Up to 140 MB per second 4 TB WD_BLACK P10: Up to 140 MB per second 5 TB WD_BLACK P10: Up to 140 MB per second 1 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: Up to 130 MB per second 2 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: Up to 130 MB per second 3 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: Up to 130 MB per second 4 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: Up to 130 MB per second 5 TB WD_BLACK P10 or Xbox: Up to 130 MB per second |
| Operating Temperature Range | 5°C to 35°C | 5°C to 35°C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20°C to 65°C | -20°C to 65°C |
| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty | 3-year limited warranty |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
Capacity Options
The WD_BLACK D10 offers bigger capacity options when compared to the WD_BLACK P10. As a result, you will be able to store a lot more games with the D10.
You can check out the available capacities below:
WD_BLACK D10:
- 8 TB
- 12 TB
WD_BLACK P10:
- 1 TB
- 2 TB
- 3 TB
- 4 TB
- 5 TB
Xbox Edition
In addition to a regular edition, there is also an Xbox edition for these external hard disk drives.
Along with the Xbox branding, these versions also come with a 1-month trial offer for the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. This offer is only for new Xbox Game Pass members, however.
Model Numbers
You can also find the model number for each of the available capacity for both products below:
- 8 TB WD_BLACK D10 Game Drive: WDBA3P0080HBK
- 12 TB WD_BLACK D10 Game Drive for Xbox: WDBA5E0120HBK
- 2 TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive: WDBA2W0020BBK-WESN
- 4 TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive: WDBA3A0040BBK-WESN
- 5 TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive: WDBA3A0050BBK-WESN
- 1 TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive for Xbox: WDBA6U0010BBK-WESN
- 2 TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive for Xbox: WDBA6U0020BBK-WESN
- 3 TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive for Xbox: WDBA5G0030BBK-WESN
- 4 TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive for Xbox: WDBA5G0040BBK-WESN
- 5 TB WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive for Xbox: WDBA5G0050BBK-WESN
What’s in the Box
The D10 needs to be plugged into a separate power outlet, as it comes with an AC adapter and plug, while the P10 doesn’t.
You can take a look at the content included inside each box for these gaming hard drives below:
WD_BLACK D10:
- Western Digital WD_BLACK D10 Game Drive HDD
- USB Type-A to Micro-B Cable
- AC Adapter and Plug
- Quick Install Guide
WD_BLACK P10:
- Western Digital WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive
- USB Type-A to Micro-B Cable
- Quick Install Guide
Dimensions
The D10 is all around bigger than the P10.
You can find the measurements, which is displayed as Length x Width x Thickness, below:
- 8 TB WD_BLACK D10: 195.00 mm x 125.00 mm x 44.00 mm (or 7.68 in x 4.92 in x 1.73 in)
- 12 TB WD_BLACK D10 for Xbox: 195.00 mm x 125.00 mm x 44.00 mm (or 7.68 in x 4.92 in x 1.73 in)
- 2 TB WD_BLACK P10: 118 mm x 88 mm x 12.8 mm (or 4.65 in x 3.46 in x 0.50 in)
- 4 TB WD_BLACK P10: 118 mm x 88 mm x 20.8 mm (or 4.65 in x 3.46 in x 0.82 in)
- 5 TB WD_BLACK P10: 118 mm x 88 mm x 20.8 mm (or 4.65 in x 3.46 in x 0.82 in)
- 1 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 118 mm x 88 mm x 12.8 mm (or 4.65 in x 3.46 in x 0.50 in)
- 2 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 118 mm x 88 mm x 12.8 mm (or 4.65 in x 3.46 in x 0.50 in)
- 3 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 118 mm x 88 mm x 20.8 mm (or 4.65 in x 3.46 in x 0.82 in)
- 4 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 118 mm x 88 mm x 20.8 mm (or 4.65 in x 3.46 in x 0.82 in)
- 5 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 118 mm x 88 mm x 20.8 mm (or 4.65 in x 3.46 in x 0.82 in)
Weight
The WD_BLACK D10 also weighs a lot more than the WD_BLACK P10.
You can check out the weight specifications below:
- 8 TB WD_BLACK D10: 2.16 lbs.
- 12 TB WD_BLACK D10 for Xbox: 2.16 lbs.
- 2 TB WD_BLACK P10: 0.31 lb.
- 4 TB WD_BLACK P10: 0.52 lb.
- 5 TB WD_BLACK P10: 0.52 lb.
- 1 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 0.31 lb.
- 2 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 0.31 lb.
- 3 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 0.52 lb.
- 4 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 0.52 lb.
- 5 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: 0.52 lb.
Charging Ports
The WD_BLACK D10 is the only one to come with two 7.5W USB Type-A charging ports that you can use to recharge various devices.
Interface
When it comes to the interface, both of these external storage drives use USB 3.2 Gen 1, which will provide transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps.
Device Compatibly
The WD_BLACK D10 and WD_BLACK P10 are compatible with the following devices:
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 4 Pro
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
- Xbox One S
- Xbox One X
- Xbox Series S
- Xbox Series X
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 10
- Mac OS 10.11+
Maximum Sequential Read Speed
The WD_BLACK D10 is 110 MB per second faster, or 78.57% faster, than the WD_BLACK P10 at maximum sequential reading.
The D10 is also 120 MB per second faster, or 92.31% faster, than the WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox.
You can check out the maximum sequential read speeds below:
- 8 TB WD_BLACK D10: Up to 250 MB per second
- 12 TB WD_BLACK D10 for Xbox: Up to 250 MB per second
- 2 TB WD_BLACK P10: Up to 140 MB per second
- 4 TB WD_BLACK P10: Up to 140 MB per second
- 5 TB WD_BLACK P10: Up to 140 MB per second
- 1 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: Up to 130 MB per second
- 2 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: Up to 130 MB per second
- 3 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: Up to 130 MB per second
- 4 TB WD_BLACK P10 for Xbox: Up to 130 MB per second
- 5 TB WD_BLACK P10 or Xbox: Up to 130 MB per second
Operating Temperature Range
The WD_BLACK D10 and WD_BLACK P10 have the same operating temperature range, which is from 5°C to 35°C.
Storage Temperature Range
These two gaming HDDs also have the same storage temperature range, which is from -20°C to 65°C.
Warranty
The Western Digital WD_BLACK D10 Game Drive and Western Digital WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive each comes with a 3-year limited warranty.
Resources:
- https://documents.westerndigital.com/content/dam/doc-library/en_us/assets/public/wd/product/external-storage/wd-black-d10-game-drive-usb-3-2-hdd/data-sheet-wd-black-d10-game-drive.pdf
- https://documents.westerndigital.com/content/dam/doc-library/en_us/assets/public/wd/product/external-storage/wd-black-p10-game-drive-usb-3-2-hdd/data-sheet-wd-black-p10-game-drive.pdf