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Digital Storage Capacity 1 TB
Hard Disk Interface USB 3.2
Connectivity Technology USB
Brand WD
Special Feature Password Protection with Hardware Encryption, Accelerated Performance, Out of the Box Compatibility, Shock and vibration resistant., Simple Backup See more
Hard Disk Form Factor 2.5 Inches
Hard Disk Description Solid State Drive
Compatible Devices Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone
Installation Type External Hard Drive,Internal Hard Drive
Color Gold

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  • Blazing fast NVMe technology with speeds of up to 1050MB/s and write speeds of up to 1000MB/s. | Based on read speed unless otherwise stated. As used for transfer rate, 1 MB/s = one million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.
  • Password enabled 256-bit AES hardware encryption
  • Shock and vibration resistant. Drop resistant up to 6.5ft (1.98m)
  • Cross Compatible USB 3.2 Gen-2 and USB-C (USB-A for older systems)

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ACCELERATED PERFORMANCE

Larger files and more content demand next-level performance. The My Passport SSD delivers read speeds of up to 1050MB/s[1] and write speeds of up to 1000MB/s[1], and capacities of up to 2TB* so you can access your digital world anytime, anywhere.

PASSWORD PROTECTION WITH HARDWARE ENCRYPTION

Your digital world is invaluable. Help keep your data safe with password enabled 256-bit AES hardware encryption and simple backup.

TAKING DURABILITY TO GREATER HEIGHTS

Carry your data with confidence. The My Passport SSD has a bold, metal design that is tough enough to handle whatever comes your way. Shock and vibration resistant. Drop resistant up to 6.5ft (1.98m).

SIMPLE BACKUP

Included backup software[2] makes it easy to enable simple back up of high-capacity files to your drive or cloud service account.[3] Set it and forget it! Compatible with Apple Time Machine (requires reformatting).

Legal Disclaimer

*As used for storage capacity, 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.

1. As used for transfer rate, 1 MB/s = one million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.

2. Internet activation required

3. App or Cloud account registration may be required. Apps and Cloud services may be changed, terminated or interrupted at any time and may vary by country.

Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Passport and WD Discovery are registered marks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. Mac, macOS, and Time Machine are marks of Apple Inc. USB-C is a registered mark of USB Implementers Forum. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. Product specifications subject to change without notice. Pictures shown may vary from actual products.

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What's in the box

  • Portable SSD drive
  • USB Type-C to Type-C cable (supports USB 3.2 Gen 2)
  • USB Type-C to Type-A adapter
  • WD Discovery software for backup and password protection
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    Save, access and protect the content that matters to you with the My Passport SSD, giving you accelerated read speeds up to 1050MB/s and write speeds of up to 1000MB/s with NVMe technology. Help secure your drive and keep productivity flowing with password enabled 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Resist drops of up to 6.5ft (1.98m) with a sleek, durable metal design that is both shock and vibration-resistant. Find peace of mind with the fastest My Passport drive to date, able to simply backup your data and is compatible with Mac and PC, ready to use right out of the box.

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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Customers like the ease of installation and speed of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's very simple to install and set up and the software is as simple as it gets. Some appreciate the size. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, value, storage space, and quality.

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    90 customers mention75 positive15 negative

    Customers like the speed of the computer drive. They say it provides lightning-fast data transfer speeds of up to 1050MB/s. Customers also say it makes backing up their computer fast and easy. They are happy with the faster backups, but in the future they'll look.

    "...It is small and light weight and fast using USB C to USB C. Included is a USB adapter if needed.Would buy this product again." Read more

    "...It comes with the hard drive, cord and adapter. It's got a fast transfer speed, it does heat up quite a bit when using but not crazy hot just..." Read more

    "...Pros:Speed - The WD My Passport SSD provides lightning-fast data transfer speeds of up to 1050MB/s, making it ideal for professionals..." Read more

    "...Transfer rates are very fast, as advertised using the USB-C port...." Read more

    72 customers mention72 positive0 negative

    Customers are impressed by the tiny size of the computer drive. They say it's incredibly slim and compact, making it easy to carry. Some say it fits the bill really well and looks good doing it. They also say it saves a ton of space on their computer's internal SSD. Overall, most are happy with the size and look of the drive.

    "...You can easily password protect this external drive. It is small and light weight and fast using USB C to USB C. Included is a USB adapter if..." Read more

    "First off this thing is tiny, wasn't expecting how small it is. It comes with the hard drive, cord and adapter...." Read more

    "...Compact Design - The My Passport SSD is incredibly slim and compact, making it easy to carry in your pocket, bag, or purse...." Read more

    "...Small and durable, this is fantastic for large video editing and photo storage. I am very happy with this solid state drive." Read more

    30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

    Customers find the installation of the computer drive to be super easy. They mention that the software is simple and convenient. They also say that the USB-C connection is easy to use and that the drive is easy for them to connect and upload data.

    "...It is easy to use and holds many if my videos. I will order a other for saving photos and important documents needed for reference." Read more

    "...performs as well as can be expected with the current hardware, connects easily, and stays connected...." Read more

    "...This was easy to set up and transfer information. It has a stylish look; not that the looks affects the quality. It does get a little warm already...." Read more

    "...of data most of the time, so I kept it because it is so small and convenient to take with me on the road and when traveling with my DLR camera." Read more

    80 customers mention41 positive39 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the computer drive. Some mention it works very well, while others say that it fails to unmount the disk, download the WD Discovery, and that the USB-c to USB-a adapter stopped working.

    "...Using this as a time machine back up drive for my mac and it is working great so far...." Read more

    "...After beginning to edit footage on drive 1 the drive failed, corrupting all data and losing me about an hour of work...." Read more

    "...The drive performs as well as can be expected with the current hardware, connects easily, and stays connected...." Read more

    "...the small partition with the WD Unlocker software shows up and … it does not work (see image 4)...." Read more

    76 customers mention41 positive35 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the computer drive. Some mention it's a good value and a solid state drive, while others say that it'll fail.

    "...Durability - This SSD is designed to withstand shock, vibration, and drops of up to 6.5 feet, making it a reliable option for those who are always on..." Read more

    "...If you do that, the installation will finish - but it will not recognize the Passport. Even after restarting or trying different USB ports...." Read more

    "...Small and durable, this is fantastic for large video editing and photo storage. I am very happy with this solid state drive." Read more

    "...So, the registration system has not been properly setup by Western Digital with the serial numbers of the My Passport SSD drives they've been..." Read more

    29 customers mention18 positive11 negative

    Customers are mixed about the storage space of the drive. Some mention that it holds all their files fine, is a fantastic high capacity SSD, and is great for storing tons of photos. However, others say that they lost 2TB of data and that the data was unrecoverable.

    "...It is easy to use and holds many if my videos. I will order a other for saving photos and important documents needed for reference." Read more

    "...After beginning to edit footage on drive 1 the drive failed, corrupting all data and losing me about an hour of work...." Read more

    "...Overall, the WD 1TB My Passport SSD is a high-quality and reliable storage solution that's perfect for those who need fast and portable storage...." Read more

    "I was impressed by the tiny size and the high capacity. But the write speed was disappointing...." Read more

    22 customers mention13 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the computer drive. Some mention it's a good value and quality product, worth the investment if you need fast and reliable. However, others say it'd be shameful for the price, disappointing, and not worth it.

    "...SSD is more expensive than traditional hard drives, but it's worth the investment if you need fast and reliable storage...." Read more

    "...Just keep it in open air and not enclosed. It is a bit pricey for the early adopter tax on a 4TB SSD so that price will come down I am sure...." Read more

    "...It is worth the extra price.It’s also very, very small. It’s easy to carry with my laptop when I travel." Read more

    "...Very disappointing. I would give it one star for damaging my lap desk. But it has other qualities that I like." Read more

    43 customers mention8 positive35 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the temperature of the computer drive. They mention that it runs very warm, seems to heat up during downloads, and is burning hot to the touch.

    "...It's got a fast transfer speed, it does heat up quite a bit when using but not crazy hot just noticeably warm...." Read more

    "...It does get a little warm already. I hope that isn't a problem in the long run...." Read more

    "...The only down side I noted was how warm the drives get with heavy use. That being said I was doing a transfer of a 2.3 Tb data backup...." Read more

    "...It doesn't really slowdown when it heats up and doesn't get too hot regardless. I would only buy it when you get a good deal for it however." Read more

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    I am very pleased with the speed and performance of this drive.I now own 3 of these drives because I was very impressed by the speed of the first drive.The only down side I noted was how warm the drives get with heavy use. That being said I was doing a transfer of a 2.3 Tb data backup.As for durability the drive turns out to be very good. Two of the drives were shipped to me in a box that only had a single Styrofoam meat tray for padding. One of the drives had the factory packing tray shattered from a shipping impact to the box. Even with deficient packing still it functions properly.As far as the quality of the WD 4Tb SSD goes I would highly recommend this product.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
    Capacity: 2TBColor: BlueVerified Purchase
    Useful to keep the clutter to a minimum on the built in laptop drive. You can easily password protect this external drive. It is small and light weight and fast using USB C to USB C. Included is a USB adapter if needed.
    Would buy this product again.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
    Capacity: 1TBColor: GoldVerified Purchase
    I purchased this little external for dance class tutorial downloads. It is easy to use and holds many if my videos. I will order a other for saving photos and important documents needed for reference.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023
    Capacity: 2TBColor: SilverVerified Purchase
    First off this thing is tiny, wasn't expecting how small it is. It comes with the hard drive, cord and adapter. It's got a fast transfer speed, it does heat up quite a bit when using but not crazy hot just noticeably warm. It's super lightweight and smaller than any other drives I have but being a solid state drive that makes sense. Using this as a time machine back up drive for my mac and it is working great so far. Check out my photos for a closer look and measurements and I hope this helps.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Plug and play, super small-like really small, fast transfer and working great so far.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023
    First off this thing is tiny, wasn't expecting how small it is. It comes with the hard drive, cord and adapter. It's got a fast transfer speed, it does heat up quite a bit when using but not crazy hot just noticeably warm. It's super lightweight and smaller than any other drives I have but being a solid state drive that makes sense. Using this as a time machine back up drive for my mac and it is working great so far. Check out my photos for a closer look and measurements and I hope this helps.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2023
    Capacity: 1TBColor: RedVerified Purchase
    If you're looking for a portable and reliable storage solution, the WD 1TB My Passport SSD is an excellent option. This external solid state drive offers high-speed data transfer, a compact design, and exceptional durability. Here are some pros and cons to help you make an informed decision:

    Pros:

    Speed - The WD My Passport SSD provides lightning-fast data transfer speeds of up to 1050MB/s, making it ideal for professionals who need to transfer large files quickly.
    Durability - This SSD is designed to withstand shock, vibration, and drops of up to 6.5 feet, making it a reliable option for those who are always on-the-go.
    Compact Design - The My Passport SSD is incredibly slim and compact, making it easy to carry in your pocket, bag, or purse. It's smaller than most smartphones, making it a convenient option for those who need to work or travel light.
    Compatibility - The drive works with both PC and Mac computers and comes with USB Type-C and Type-A cables for easy connectivity.
    Security - The My Passport SSD comes with built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption to help protect your data.
    Cons:

    Price - The WD My Passport SSD is more expensive than traditional hard drives, but it's worth the investment if you need fast and reliable storage.
    Capacity - While 1TB is a decent amount of storage, it may not be enough for those who require more space for their files.
    Overall, the WD 1TB My Passport SSD is a high-quality and reliable storage solution that's perfect for those who need fast and portable storage. Its speed, durability, and compact design make it a top choice for professionals and creatives who are always on-the-go. If you're looking for a reliable and efficient external solid state drive, the WD My Passport SSD is definitely worth considering.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
    Capacity: 4TBColor: GrayVerified Purchase
    I've been using the 4TB version of this drive on a 13 yo Windows 7 64-bit desktop for 3 1/2 months. Of course, there are no USB-C ports on the computer, but I needed the storage capacity and wanted to be ready for future upgrades, so I'm using the included USB-A adapter. The drive performs as well as can be expected with the current hardware, connects easily, and stays connected. I use it primarily for video storage and have no problem accessing it's contents via Plex on the network. However, I did run into one oddity when it comes to rebooting that I wanted to mention for anyone who might be using it on an older system like me. I rarely reboot my computer, so when I rebooted a couple of days ago - for the first time after connecting this drive - I was unpleasantly greeted with the "black screen of death" rather than the login screen. A quick internet search advised me to detach all peripherals and try again. It didn't take long to confirm that this drive was the culprit because it booted up normally after unplugging the drive. Just another thing to remember when rebooting; and the drive still performs flawlessly. Another note: I also use the 2TB version on a Windows 10 laptop and have had no issues with it at all. Transfer rates are very fast, as advertised using the USB-C port. I've used Western Digital drives for ~25 years and have found them to be reliable, so I stick with them.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
    Capacity: 4TBColor: GrayVerified Purchase
    Its amazing how this small size hard drive can hold so much compared to the old days. This really isn't too much bigger than a business card. This was easy to set up and transfer information. It has a stylish look; not that the looks affects the quality. It does get a little warm already. I hope that isn't a problem in the long run. The only real downside is the cord they provide is way to short for anything, unless you are ok leaving your hard drive dangling from the cord while it is connected to the computer. So far I'm happy with this product. Hopefully that continues.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
    Capacity: 2TBColor: BlueVerified Purchase
    This is a super fast external drive that transfers Large files extremely fast. Small and durable, this is fantastic for large video editing and photo storage. I am very happy with this solid state drive.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
    Capacity: 4TBColor: GrayVerified Purchase
    I bought four of these WD 4TB SSDs for a project and had multiple failures. I first backed up about 2.5TB of footage on one drive with a redundant backup to another. After beginning to edit footage on drive 1 the drive failed, corrupting all data and losing me about an hour of work. While extremely concerning, I figured this is why we have backups, so I transferred the footage on drive 2 to drive 3, and began editing on drive 2. Soon after I experienced the exact same thing, and had yet another corrupted SSD.

    I immediately went out and grabbed a professional SSD solution (Sandisk ProBlade, which is still the same parent company), and thankfully was able to copy from my only remaining backup. No problems after that, and I've only ever experienced such a thing with these Western Digital SSDs. I'm so thankful I didn't lose the footage or it would have cost me a whole lot more than the $1500 I spent on the drives.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Western Digital My Passport 2TB SSD Memory - Red
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 15, 2024
    Capacity: 2TBColor: RedVerified Purchase
    Western Digital fabrica productos de la más alta calidad disponible y soy un cliente leal de WD. Este es mi quinto disco duro externo WD. Compré el primero en 2013 y todavía funciona perfectamente. Sin embargo, este disco duro externo Western Digital es mi primer disco duro externo SSD.
    En 2023, compré una computadora HP con tecnología SSD y estoy muy impresionado con ella. Necesitaba un disco duro externo adicional. Entonces, compré este disco duro 2-TB SSD WD My Passport, Generación II.
    Después de unos meses usándolo estoy 100% satisfecho.
    Es SUPERRÁPIDO y un dispositivo de muy alta calidad. También aprecio la protección con contraseña ofrecida.
    Mi sistema operativo es Windows. Pero se puede configurar para MAC si es su sistema operativo.
    Recomiendo encarecidamente este disco duro externo SSD Western Digital.
    Jean Gallagher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
    Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2023
    Capacity: 2TBColor: SilverVerified Purchase
    Fast, easy to setup WD renown brand love the size of it, ultra portable. perfect for back up of photos, documents even full system back up. AAA+
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2022
    Capacity: 4TBColor: GrayVerified Purchase
    Great!
    Oscar
    5.0 out of 5 stars La portabilidad y la rapidez de escritura
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 10, 2022
    Capacity: 4TBColor: GrayVerified Purchase
    Toda tu información en un SSD del tamaño de una tarjeta de crédito, 4 tb literalmente en la palma de tu mano.
    Paul
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sicherer schneller Datenspeicher
    Reviewed in Germany on April 20, 2024
    Capacity: 4TBColor: GrayVerified Purchase
    Im Vergleich zu bewegten HDD sind die "stillen" SSD - bei mir 4 Tb - auf Win 11 - wie auch auf iMac
    Desktop PC mittels geeigneter SW: NTFS for Mac außerordentlich schnell geöffnet und die notwendige Aktualisierung erfolgt extrem schnell durch die notwendige A k t i v i e r u n g.
    Die NTFS-Dateien sind somit bestens für ein jahrelanges "Datengrab" geeignet.

    Die oftmals empfohlene extFAT hat sich als universales Datenformat bei mir weniger geeignet.
    Ich formatiere vorzugsweise besser auf NTFS.