🔐 Your digital passport to secure, stylish storage.
The WD My Passport 1TB Portable External Hard Drive combines a compact, durable design with robust security features including hardware encryption and password protection. Compatible with USB 3.1/3.0, it offers fast data transfer and comes preloaded with backup and ransomware protection software, making it an ideal companion for professionals seeking reliable, on-the-go storage.
| ASIN | B086W5JQT5 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 112,186 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 375 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | WD |
| Colour | Red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (104) |
| Date First Available | 13 April 2024 |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 1 |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 2.0/3.0 |
| Hard Drive Size | 1 TB |
| Hardware Platform | PC, Mac |
| Item Weight | 122 g |
| Item model number | WDBYVG0010BRD-WESN |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
| Product Dimensions | 3.1 x 7.49 x 1.12 cm; 122.47 g |
| Series | My Passport External Hard Drive |
C**S
Nice backup drive for a home computer.
C**T
Be aware that the clever SMR (Shingled Magnetic Recording) system used to make this drive compact and affordable, with fewer platters, results in erratic and generally slow data transfer speed. And then there is the issue of Western Digital Software. I assumed I needed to run the WD software (included on disk) to get the advertised encryption. A window opened which said "Connecting" and stayed open for a long time--two or three minutes, even though I have a fast internet connection. What was going on, I do not know. Finally I was given the "install" option. It asked if I would allow it to send usage data to WD. I said no. Another "Connecting" window opened. Finally I got tired of waiting and also somewhat concerned about the drive's activity, so I aborted the installation. But when I checked Task Manager, WD software was still listed as active, and the LED in the drive was still flashing. I ended the WD process, and then finally the LED stopped flashing. What was going on? I have no idea. I cannot believe that WD would be making money out of customer data so that it can reduce the price of its drives.
V**Y
Everything I needed it to be and at the right price. Will not hesitate to buy any WD product.
M**C
I've been buying WD external drives for over 20 years and love how they keep getting smaller. I've only ever had one fail when I plugged in the power cord and saw it spark. It was a freak thing. These drives last almost forever, which is why I keep buying them.
A**R
Fast shipping Great portable hard drive - fast speeds for transferring files/photos/videos. Will buy again
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