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The My Passport drive comes equipped with backup software(2) to help make sure everything you create while on your own life journey - photos, videos, music and documents - doesn’t get lost. You can set it to run automatically to your schedule.

Locked Down

The My Passport drive’s built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps keep your digital life's contents secure. Just install our software(2) and set your password to activate password protection.

My Passport HDD

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My Passport Ultra

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    Product Description

    Every journey needs a passport. The My Passport drive is trusted, portable storage that gives you the confidence and freedom to drive forward in life. With a new, stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand, there’s space to store, organize, and share your photos, videos, music, and documents. Perfectly paired with backup software* and password protection, the My Passport drive helps keep your digital life's contents safe. (*Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply. User account registration may be required.)

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of use of the computer drive. They say it's easy to plug in and go, and that it'll start up for either windows or mac. They also like the storage capacity, and size. However, some customers differ on performance, value, speed, and quality.

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    611 customers mention444 positive167 negative

    Customers find the computer drive easy to use. They mention it's super easy to set up Time Machine, it'll start up for either windows or mac, and it'd be ready to go out of the box.

    "...The My Passport USB 3.0 drives are simple to use and come with reasonable software tools and backup/sync software...." Read more

    "...looking for to download games to this storage hard drive - set up was quick and easy - downloaded a game to try it worked great and downloaded the..." Read more

    "...HOWEVER, there is no set up guidance. I installed the app, no problem. Then, nothing...." Read more

    "...This product is no exception to the ease of use Ive come to expect and the quality of the product and its functionality...." Read more

    544 customers mention493 positive51 negative

    Customers like the storage capacity of the computer drive. They say it's a very handy storage device, with password protection and pretty fast to upload. They mention that it stores their important files securely and accurately, and that it' a good price for the size.

    "...It’s reliable, fast for a USB mechanical HD and gives a lot of space for a low price.If you want more details, read on......" Read more

    "...a new place to put all my movies and TV shows, with a decent amount of room left over, opening up the two drives I was using to be put towards other..." Read more

    "...installing anything and it is very compact yet has a very large 5tb storage capacityI had 2 disappointments with the software...." Read more

    "...This was a very nice option, very elegant, portable and with 2TB of storage which was more than enough for my needs...." Read more

    426 customers mention397 positive29 negative

    Customers are impressed with the size of the external hard drive. They mention that it is very portable, fits easily in their hand, and is slim and fast. They also appreciate the convenient size cable that connects the drive to the hub.

    "...case design which I feel is much better looking and is slightly smaller than the last version.BOTTOM LINE (for the impatient):..." Read more

    "...it in and start copying files without installing anything and it is very compact yet has a very large 5tb storage capacity..." Read more

    "...This was a very nice option, very elegant, portable and with 2TB of storage which was more than enough for my needs...." Read more

    "...Liked it so much I bought another. Compact drives with a convenient size cable to the hub. I run my backups to both of these on a schedule...." Read more

    1,389 customers mention761 positive628 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the computer drive. Some mention that it works perfectly for the intended purpose, while others say that it hangs at 18% and in 1/2 hour never proceeded. Some say that the software takes their turn-on time from 30 seconds to 10 minutes, and that there was a bug when initially installing the software.

    "...Pluses:+ This drive works fine with Windows, Linux or Mac out of the box. With Linux or Mac (where it is read-only with NTFS)...." Read more

    "...disappointment with WD, is that the free "WD Backup" software is no longer supported by WD and hasn't been for a few years...." Read more

    "...hard drive - set up was quick and easy - downloaded a game to try it worked great and downloaded the game really quick- like 10 minutes - and was..." Read more

    "...my last one was an old Seagate the size of a book. software included with drive was useless, did not download properly and froze at 80%, also was..." Read more

    969 customers mention339 positive630 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the computer drive. Some mention it's light, good quality, and reliable in backing up data, while others say that it set the stage for a catastrophic failure and was unusable. The product is not as heavy duty as the MyPassport Ultra and is not made well.

    "...The backup file versions are propitiatory, so you can't use another brand of software to do the restore. They've got you!..." Read more

    "...It’s reliable, fast for a USB mechanical HD and gives a lot of space for a low price.If you want more details, read on......" Read more

    "...However their auto back up utility stores online and is only permitted to be used for a maximum of 5 years...." Read more

    "...They may not be the most rugged drives out there, but if you're in a situation where you need to use a large number of them, these drives make a..." Read more

    465 customers mention311 positive154 negative

    Customers are mixed about the speed of the computer drive. Some mention it's very fast, while others say it' s not the fastest and takes ages to copy anything large.

    "...For making improvements in small file write performance and correcting the 2016 bad case design issue this new 2019 generation of My Passport drives..." Read more

    "...Overall impressions - 5/5 stars. Drive is fast for my needs. The security is the most important feature and works great...." Read more

    "Contains 4.54GB of storage. Takes a while to move that much data. I saw average transfer speeds of around 100MB per second using a USB 3.2 port." Read more

    "...These take the traffic I send to them with no problem and are blazing fast." Read more

    434 customers mention296 positive138 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the computer drive. Some mention that the transfer times are really good, while others say that the software is clunky and did not provide any value. The added price for software is also a source of frustration for some customers.

    "...- good quality - looks and works great - durable- light weight — great price - easy install —" Read more

    "I actually really liked this product definitely worth the price for the storage...." Read more

    "...failure (if it falls off the table while in operation) and is just plain cheap!" Read more

    "...for storing photos and documents fast transfer times o really a good value but not a fan of the proprietary connection cord" Read more

    Random/Sequential Writes Faster Than 2016 Model, Reliable, Improved Smaller Design
    5 Stars
    Random/Sequential Writes Faster Than 2016 Model, Reliable, Improved Smaller Design
    This model is the latest generation of the many My Passport drives I've owned or purchased for clients. They have proven reliable and good performers. They have incrementally improved with each new generation. This model features a new case design which I feel is much better looking and is slightly smaller than the last version.BOTTOM LINE (for the impatient):This model is a little bit faster than the last (2016) model I bought. I got the black 2TB model and this generation offers up to a 5TB model as well as the usual smaller capacities. This model is just noticeably faster than the last generation on sequential reads and writes when I tested using CrystalDiskMark.This My Passport has a new design that returns to rounded corners and soft-look matte case. I like this much better than the older one with its cheap-looking (to me) styling. The drive is slightly less thick, wide and long than the 2016 model. In my laptop bag that’s welcome even if not a lot smaller.I’m very pleased with this My Passport drive as with ones purchased over the last decade plus. It’s reliable, fast for a USB mechanical HD and gives a lot of space for a low price.If you want more details, read on...SUMMARY:The My Passport USB 3.0 drives are simple to use and come with reasonable software tools and backup/sync software. These are now in a single installer on the drive. I have my own backup solution and do not want encryption on this drive, so have not explored this software. If these are of interest, be sure to check for newer versions on the WD web site.Pluses:+ This drive works fine with Windows, Linux or Mac out of the box. With Linux or Mac (where it is read-only with NTFS). They generally performs best when reformatted with a native file system to the respective operating system. Mine came formatted with NTFS for Windows.+ This generation has 5TB, 4TB, 2TB, and 1TB models. The 500GB models were dropped a couple of generations ago and more recently the 3TB models.+ This drive is faster than the last generation, but just a little. Up to about 3% faster in benchmarks, but barely noticeable in practical use.+ The form factor of the new drive is lighter and slightly smaller before with a much nicer case without pointy corners and scratch/fingerprint prone glossy finish.+ The warranty has been returned to 3 years from 2 years on the 2016 generation.Minuses:- It comes with the same very short USB 3.0 cable as previous versions. I like a longer 3ft (or more) USB 3.0 cable: a very good upgrade purchase for the My Passport drives.IN THE BOX:The My Passport comes in a easy to open retail package containing the drive and a annoyingly short USB 3.0 cable. There are a couple small pieces of paper for warranty and quick-start. That's it. The cable in this model is the same as previous versions. This may be just fine for a lot of folks but I keep some 3ft (or more) USB 3.0 cables handy for longer runs to my desktop or even on top of a tall computer.FORM FACTOR vs. PREVIOUS GENERATION:I'll compare the new generation of My Passport with my 2016 My Passport UltraThis Model My Passport's dimensions:1TB-2TB: 0.27lb, 4.22in X 0.44in X 2.95in4TB-5TB: 0.46lb, 4.22in X 0.46in X 2.95in2016 My Passport's dimensions:1TB: 0.37lb, 4.33in X 0.64in X 3.21in2TB-4TB: 0.54lb, 4.33in X 0.85in X 3.21inTESTING:I tested both my older 2016 My Passport 4TB drive and my new My Passport 4TB model using CrystalDiskMark benchmark software and by copying 11GB folder of updates and files to the drive. This was to compare the benchmark with real-world copying. The 11GB folder has a broad mix of file sizes and types including files an over 2GB iso DVD image.Using CrystalDiskMark I found sequential reads were about 3% faster and writes about 8% faster with the new model. Random reads were just a tiny bit slower and writes were about 8X (!!!) faster. While the benchmarks showed significant differences using them in my real-world copy test the difference was most noticeable with lots of smallish files, but not so much with large sequential reads/writes. If you need to write smallish files this drive is noticeably better than the 2016 model and about the same for large files.For my testing the My Passport drive was connected to built-in USB 3.0 controller on my Dell 7710 Precision Mobile Workstation. I also tried it on a older add-in card with the Renasas USB 3.0 chip set on my Dell Precision T7500 tower. I have the latest Renasas drivers installed. Both are running build 1903 of Windows 10 Pro and both have SATA SSD boot drives. I used CrystalDiskMark V7 64bit version.CRYSTALDISKMARK Results:The New Generation My Passport:Sequential Read (Q8T1): 129.18 MB/sSequential Write (Q8T1): 119.75 MB/sSequential Read (Q1T1): 120.37 MB/sSequential Write (Q1T1): 118.08MB/sRandom Read (Q32T16): 4KiB 0.6 MB/sRandom Write (Q32T16): 4KiB 10.8 MB/sRandom Read (Q1T1): 4KiB 0.49 MB/sRandom Write (Q1T1): 4KiB 7.8 MB/sThe 2016 My Passport:The New Generation My Passport:Sequential Read (Q8T1): 125.5 MB/sSequential Write (Q8T1): 113.7 MB/sSequential Read (Q1T1): 119.1 MB/sSequential Write (Q1T1): 113.7 MB/sRandom Read (Q32T16): 4KiB 0.573 MB/sRandom Write (Q32T16): 4KiB 1.290 MB/sRandom Read (Q1T1): 4KiB 0.505 MB/sRandom Write (Q1T1): 4KiB 1.305 MB/sREAL WORLD COPY:In my real world copy test the new My Passport drive was just noticeably faster than the older My Passport Ultra. More on the writing than reading side and more noticeably with smaller files than larger files. It peaked out at about 70MB/s with large files. I never dropped below 35MB/s even with large amounts of small files being copied to the drive. The 2016 My Passport Ultra peaked out at about 68MB/s and dropped several times to 30MB/s.I'm thinking the newer drive may have a larger on-drive write cache or maybe it's just a bit faster drive. Maybe both. On big copies the new My Passport may save you a few seconds here or there but if copying a lot of small files to it the difference was much more noticeable.CONCLUSIONS:The My Passport line of drives from Western Digital has been very good to me and to my clients. This reliable and good to excellent performing line has a long positive history with me.This WD My Passport model is an evolution over the 2016 My Passport. I'm picking it for new purchases over the older model, but won't rush out to replace older drives. I like this 2019 My Passport’s rounded corner case better than the 2016 sharp edged and glossy one, but it's very minor point for me. Overall it's an excellent evolution to a 5 star predecessor and continues to be a very good external storage choice.For making improvements in small file write performance and correcting the 2016 bad case design issue this new 2019 generation of My Passport drives is worth 5 stars in my opinion.Hope this helps someone!
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Random/Sequential Writes Faster Than 2016 Model, Reliable, Improved Smaller Design
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
    This model is the latest generation of the many My Passport drives I've owned or purchased for clients. They have proven reliable and good performers. They have incrementally improved with each new generation. This model features a new case design which I feel is much better looking and is slightly smaller than the last version.

    BOTTOM LINE (for the impatient):
    This model is a little bit faster than the last (2016) model I bought. I got the black 2TB model and this generation offers up to a 5TB model as well as the usual smaller capacities. This model is just noticeably faster than the last generation on sequential reads and writes when I tested using CrystalDiskMark.

    This My Passport has a new design that returns to rounded corners and soft-look matte case. I like this much better than the older one with its cheap-looking (to me) styling. The drive is slightly less thick, wide and long than the 2016 model. In my laptop bag that’s welcome even if not a lot smaller.

    I’m very pleased with this My Passport drive as with ones purchased over the last decade plus. It’s reliable, fast for a USB mechanical HD and gives a lot of space for a low price.

    If you want more details, read on...

    SUMMARY:
    The My Passport USB 3.0 drives are simple to use and come with reasonable software tools and backup/sync software. These are now in a single installer on the drive. I have my own backup solution and do not want encryption on this drive, so have not explored this software. If these are of interest, be sure to check for newer versions on the WD web site.

    Pluses:
    + This drive works fine with Windows, Linux or Mac out of the box. With Linux or Mac (where it is read-only with NTFS). They generally performs best when reformatted with a native file system to the respective operating system. Mine came formatted with NTFS for Windows.
    + This generation has 5TB, 4TB, 2TB, and 1TB models. The 500GB models were dropped a couple of generations ago and more recently the 3TB models.
    + This drive is faster than the last generation, but just a little. Up to about 3% faster in benchmarks, but barely noticeable in practical use.
    + The form factor of the new drive is lighter and slightly smaller before with a much nicer case without pointy corners and scratch/fingerprint prone glossy finish.
    + The warranty has been returned to 3 years from 2 years on the 2016 generation.

    Minuses:
    - It comes with the same very short USB 3.0 cable as previous versions. I like a longer [[ASIN:B00C7SPM4M 3ft (or more) USB 3.0 cable]]: a very good upgrade purchase for the My Passport drives.

    IN THE BOX:
    The My Passport comes in a easy to open retail package containing the drive and a annoyingly short USB 3.0 cable. There are a couple small pieces of paper for warranty and quick-start. That's it. The cable in this model is the same as previous versions. This may be just fine for a lot of folks but I keep some [[ASIN:B00C7SPM4M 3ft (or more) USB 3.0 cables]] handy for longer runs to my desktop or even on top of a tall computer.

    FORM FACTOR vs. PREVIOUS GENERATION:

    I'll compare the new generation of My Passport with my 2016 My Passport Ultra
    This Model My Passport's dimensions:
    1TB-2TB: 0.27lb, 4.22in X 0.44in X 2.95in
    4TB-5TB: 0.46lb, 4.22in X 0.46in X 2.95in

    2016 My Passport's dimensions:
    1TB: 0.37lb, 4.33in X 0.64in X 3.21in
    2TB-4TB: 0.54lb, 4.33in X 0.85in X 3.21in

    TESTING:
    I tested both my older 2016 My Passport 4TB drive and my new My Passport 4TB model using CrystalDiskMark benchmark software and by copying 11GB folder of updates and files to the drive. This was to compare the benchmark with real-world copying. The 11GB folder has a broad mix of file sizes and types including files an over 2GB iso DVD image.

    Using CrystalDiskMark I found sequential reads were about 3% faster and writes about 8% faster with the new model. Random reads were just a tiny bit slower and writes were about 8X (!!!) faster. While the benchmarks showed significant differences using them in my real-world copy test the difference was most noticeable with lots of smallish files, but not so much with large sequential reads/writes. If you need to write smallish files this drive is noticeably better than the 2016 model and about the same for large files.

    For my testing the My Passport drive was connected to built-in USB 3.0 controller on my Dell 7710 Precision Mobile Workstation. I also tried it on a older add-in card with the Renasas USB 3.0 chip set on my Dell Precision T7500 tower. I have the latest Renasas drivers installed. Both are running build 1903 of Windows 10 Pro and both have SATA SSD boot drives. I used CrystalDiskMark V7 64bit version.

    CRYSTALDISKMARK Results:
    The New Generation My Passport:
    Sequential Read (Q8T1): 129.18 MB/s
    Sequential Write (Q8T1): 119.75 MB/s
    Sequential Read (Q1T1): 120.37 MB/s
    Sequential Write (Q1T1): 118.08MB/s
    Random Read (Q32T16): 4KiB 0.6 MB/s
    Random Write (Q32T16): 4KiB 10.8 MB/s
    Random Read (Q1T1): 4KiB 0.49 MB/s
    Random Write (Q1T1): 4KiB 7.8 MB/s

    The 2016 My Passport:
    The New Generation My Passport:
    Sequential Read (Q8T1): 125.5 MB/s
    Sequential Write (Q8T1): 113.7 MB/s
    Sequential Read (Q1T1): 119.1 MB/s
    Sequential Write (Q1T1): 113.7 MB/s
    Random Read (Q32T16): 4KiB 0.573 MB/s
    Random Write (Q32T16): 4KiB 1.290 MB/s
    Random Read (Q1T1): 4KiB 0.505 MB/s
    Random Write (Q1T1): 4KiB 1.305 MB/s

    REAL WORLD COPY:
    In my real world copy test the new My Passport drive was just noticeably faster than the older My Passport Ultra. More on the writing than reading side and more noticeably with smaller files than larger files. It peaked out at about 70MB/s with large files. I never dropped below 35MB/s even with large amounts of small files being copied to the drive. The 2016 My Passport Ultra peaked out at about 68MB/s and dropped several times to 30MB/s.

    I'm thinking the newer drive may have a larger on-drive write cache or maybe it's just a bit faster drive. Maybe both. On big copies the new My Passport may save you a few seconds here or there but if copying a lot of small files to it the difference was much more noticeable.

    CONCLUSIONS:
    The My Passport line of drives from Western Digital has been very good to me and to my clients. This reliable and good to excellent performing line has a long positive history with me.

    This WD My Passport model is an evolution over the 2016 My Passport. I'm picking it for new purchases over the older model, but won't rush out to replace older drives. I like this 2019 My Passport’s rounded corner case better than the 2016 sharp edged and glossy one, but it's very minor point for me. Overall it's an excellent evolution to a 5 star predecessor and continues to be a very good external storage choice.

    For making improvements in small file write performance and correcting the 2016 bad case design issue this new 2019 generation of My Passport drives is worth 5 stars in my opinion.

    Hope this helps someone!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 28, 2023
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    napaboy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente y muy veloz
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 19, 2023
    Color: BlackCapacity: 5TBStyle: PCVerified Purchase