Western Digital My Passport 5TB Portable External Hard Drive
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About this product
The Western Digital My Passport is a 5TB portable external hard drive, designed in a black finish. It features a 2.5-inch form factor, weighing 7.41 ounces, and connects via USB 3.0. Key security features include 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection, alongside automatic backup. The drive boasts a 5400 RPM rotation speed and a read speed of 500MB/s, with a transfer rate of 550 Mbps. It's USB-powered and compatible with PCs.
Our take
This My Passport drive offers a substantial 5TB of storage in a compact, portable package. The inclusion of 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection is excellent for anyone concerned about data security, making it a good choice for sensitive files. Its USB 3.0 interface provides decent transfer speeds for an HDD, and the 5400 RPM rotation speed is standard for a portable drive. Being USB-powered adds to its convenience, eliminating the need for an external power brick. The automatic backup feature is a useful addition for maintaining data integrity without manual intervention.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Large 5TB storage capacity
- 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption
- Password protection included
- Portable 7.41 oz weight
- USB-Powered convenience
Cons
- USB 3.0, not the latest standard
- HDD rotation speed affects performance
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- USB Specification USB 3.0
- Color Black
- UPC 0718037868448
- MPN WDBPKJ0050BBKWESN
- Weight 7.41 Oz
Show all 24 specifications
- Depth
- 4.22in
- Rotation Speed
- 5400 RPM
- Brand
- Western Digital
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- External Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Ean
- 0718037868448
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Transfer Rate
- 550 Mbps
- Model
- WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN
- Height
- 0.75in
- Features
- 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption, Password Protection, Automatic Backup, Superspeed USB Port, Easy to Use, USB-Powered
- Storage Capacity
- 5 TB
- Width
- 2.95in
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Interface
- USB
- Product Line
- My Passport
