WD 5TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive HDD WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN SEALED
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About this product
The WD 5TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive HDD (Model WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN) is a black, 2.5-inch form factor device. It provides 5TB of storage and connects via USB 3.0, compatible with both Mac and PC. Key features include 256-bit AES hardware encryption, password protection, and automatic backup. This USB-powered HDD operates at 5400 RPM, offering a balance of capacity and portability with essential security functions.
Our take
I found this WD My Passport drive to be a very competent solution for substantial portable storage. The 5TB capacity in a 2.5-inch form factor is quite impressive, making it highly portable. The USB 3.0 interface delivers good everyday performance, though being a 5400 RPM HDD, it won't match SSD speeds. The standout features for me are the 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection; these are invaluable for securing personal or work files on the go. Its USB-powered design is a huge convenience, eliminating the need for an extra power brick. It’s a solid, secure choice for bulk storage.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Generous 5TB storage capacity
- 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption
- Portable 2.5-inch form factor
- USB 3.0 connectivity for Mac and PC
Cons
- 5400 RPM HDD limits speed
- Heavier at 1.46 lbs
Specifications
- Compatible With Mac, PC
- USB Specification USB 3.0
- Manufacturer Part Number WDBPKJ0050BBKWESN
- Drive Type Drive
- Item Length 0.75
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
Show all 24 specifications
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 4.22
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Item Width
- 2.95
- Item Weight
- 1.46
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- UPC
- 0718037868448
- 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
