WD 5TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with...
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About this product
This WD 5TB My Passport portable external hard drive, in black, is a portable external HDD with a 5TB capacity. It connects via a USB 3.0 interface and features 256-bit AES hardware encryption, password protection, and automatic backup. The drive is USB-powered and designed for PC use, belonging to the My Passport product line. Its compact dimensions (4.22in depth, 0.75in height, 2.95in width) and light weight (7.41 oz) emphasize its portability.
Our take
The WD My Passport 5TB offers a good balance of capacity and security for a portable drive. The 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection are key features for safeguarding data, which is a significant advantage. Its USB 3.0 interface ensures reasonably quick data transfers, and being entirely USB-powered makes it incredibly convenient for on-the-go use without needing an extra adapter. The automatic backup functionality is also a thoughtful inclusion for peace of mind. While it's a hard drive and not an SSD, for sheer storage volume in a portable form factor with these security features, it's a solid contender.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Generous 5TB storage capacity
- 256-bit AES hardware encryption
- Automatic backup feature
- Lightweight 7.41 oz design
- USB 3.0 interface
Cons
- Uses USB 3.0, not the newest standard
- HDD type means slower speeds than SSDs
Specifications
- Payments Diners Club
- Condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is ... Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions opens in a new window or tab
- EAN 0718037868448
- UPC 718037868448
- Style PC
- Capacity 5TB
Show all 21 specifications
- GTIN
- 00718037868448
- Brand
- Western Digital
- Type
- Portable External HDD
- Color
- Black
- Model
- WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN
- MPN
- WDBPKJ0050BBKWESN
- Features
- 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption, Password Protection, Automatic Backup, Superspeed USB Port, Easy to Use, USB-Powered
- Storage Capacity
- 5TB
- Interface
- USB 3.0
- Product Line
- My Passport
- eBay Product ID (ePID)
- 27035157104
- Weight
- 7.41 Oz
- Depth
- 4.22in
- Height
- 0.75in
- Width
- 2.95in
