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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.

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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.)

    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    100,617 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the size, ease of use, and speed of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's very compact for the capacity, easy to set up, and integrate with their computer. That said, some complain about the compatibility, quality and performance.

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    651 customers mention461 positive190 negative

    Customers like the ease of use of the computer drive. For example, they say it's easy to set up, start up, integrate with their computer, connect to their router, and use. Some mention they had no trouble setting up TimeMachine with this drive.

    "...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

    498 customers mention350 positive148 negative

    Customers like the speed of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's plenty fast enough, has fast transfer times, and can upload data photos and files quickly. Some say the drive is a great performer for read and write speeds. That said, some are looking for improvements in small file write performance.

    "...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

    "...and easy - downloaded a game to try it worked great and downloaded the game really quick- like 10 minutes - and was able to play the game right..." 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

    "...It has outperformed the expensive LaCie so far. It's pretty fast, too...not like solid state, but pretty good for a spinner." Read more

    484 customers mention433 positive51 negative

    Customers like the capacity of the hard drive. They say it's a great drive for storing photos and documents, with 2TB of storage. It's also a handy storage device with password protection and pretty fast to upload. It works great for storage projects and keeping their PC free from data buildup. It has lots of room for a full drive image, plus several weekly auto-backups, and is perfect for keeping important documents. That said, it makes an excellent backup drive to store large amounts of data.

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

    "...evolution to a 5 star predecessor and continues to be a very good external storage choice...." 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

    "...Best for storage of stuff that you wont be writing much to besides the first time like records or games/isos/roms/movies etc...." Read more

    477 customers mention459 positive18 negative

    Customers like the size of the hard drive. They say it's very compact for the capacity, and is small enough to take with them. Some say it has a convenient size cable and is perfect for limited space. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size and quality of the product.

    "You can't go wrong with Western Digital. Very small package for huge storage...." 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

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

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

    454 customers mention327 positive127 negative

    Customers like the value of the computer drive. They say it has a good price and a great TB/$ ratio.

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

    "...Very affordable too.Think of this as a condom for your computer:not fun but glad you used one." Read more

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

    "...It’s also very affordable for the amount of space you get" Read more

    1,351 customers mention795 positive556 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the hard drive. Some mention that it works great so far, while others say that it still was not functioning. Some say that the SES driver did not work with the drive, and the disk utility repair did not worked. Overall, opinions are mixed, and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.

    "...The software seemed to run perfectly, and said the backup was successfully created...." Read more

    "...software included with drive was useless, did not download properly and froze at 80%, also was unable to register product...." Read more

    "...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

    "...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

    1,147 customers mention339 positive808 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the computer drive. They mention that it set the stage for a catastrophic failure, keeps reporting that the update failed, and stopped backing up. Customers also say that the drive is sluggish and not the most rugged drives out there.

    "...2 weeks after using the Acronis backup software, my computer was crashing shortly after bootup, which it had never done before...." Read more

    "...It was giving me sector errors and the drive was never dropped, hit or damaged in any way...." 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

    178 customers mention31 positive147 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the compatibility of the computer drive. They mention that it is not recognized by any computer, Mac, or iPad. Some say that the drive is not compatible with Windows 10, and that the PS3's OS cannot recognize it.

    "...as an external hard drive, as this drive is most likely not compatible with a MacBook. I can’t simply drag and drop files into this as I was hoping...." Read more

    "...that it doesn't have it's own power supply, that means the PS3's OS cannot recognize it...." Read more

    "...I did have to send the one I ordered back because my computer couldn't acknowledge it. Amazon sent me a replacement and it works perfect...." Read more

    "...several times and works for a while but then becomes 'unrcognizable' by the system...." 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
    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 Qualidade
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    Color: BlackCapacity: 2TBStyle: PCVerified Purchase
    david
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 28, 2023
    Color: BlackCapacity: 2TBStyle: PCVerified Purchase
    MTN
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    Reviewed in Italy on March 24, 2024
    Color: NavyCapacity: 2TBStyle: MacVerified Purchase