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WD 500GB My Passport Portable SSD, External NVMe Solid State Drive, USB-C, up to 1050 MB/s, Works with PC, Xbox and Playstation, 2-meters drop resistance, Midnight Blue

4.4 out of 5 stars 9,310 ratings

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Capacity: 500GB
Colour: SSD Blue
Style Name: PC and MAC
Configuration: SSD
Brand WD
Model name My Passport
Flash memory type CompactFlash
Memory storage capacity 500 GB
Compatible devices Gaming Console, Desktop

About this item

  • Blazing fast NVMe technology with speeds of up to 1050MB/s and write speeds of up to 1000MB/s
  • Password enabled 256-bit AES hardware encryption
  • Shock and vibration resistant. Drop resistant up to 2 metres
  • Simple backup
  • Sleek and compact design
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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* and write speeds of up to 1000MB/s*, so you can access your digital world anytime, anywhere.

*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.

Performance
Password; protection; encryption

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).

Durability
Backup

SIMPLE BACK UP

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

**Internet activation required. ***App or Cloud account registration may be required.

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Technical Details

Colour ‎SSD Blue
Special feature ‎Hardware Encryption
Read speed ‎1050 Megabytes Per Second
Item weight ‎46 Grams
Write speed ‎1000
Hardware interface ‎USB Type C
Manufacturer ‎Western Digital
UPC ‎619659185657
Global Trade Identification Number ‎00619659185657
Product Dimensions ‎9 x 4.5 x 1 cm; 46 g
Item model number ‎619659185657
Form Factor ‎Portable
Hard Drive Size ‎2 TB
Hard Disk Description ‎Solid State Hard Drive
Hard Drive Interface ‎USB 3.2
Number of USB 2.0 Ports ‎1
Wattage ‎50
Power Source ‎Hand-operated
Hardware Platform ‎PC, Mac
Are Batteries Included ‎No
Lithium Battery Energy Content ‎2.6 British Thermal Units (BTUs)
Lithium Battery Packaging ‎Batteries contained in equipment
Lithium Battery Weight ‎0.5 milligrams
Number Of Lithium Ion Cells ‎7
Number of Lithium Metal Cells ‎7
Item Weight ‎46 g
Guaranteed software updates until ‎unknown

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ASIN B08F2CMHP7
Customer Reviews
4.4 out of 5 stars 9,310 ratings

4.4 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank 139,612 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
922 in External Hard Drives
Date First Available 20 Aug. 2020

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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, USB Type-C to Type-A adapter, WD Discovery™ software for backup and password protection, Quick Install Guide
  • Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    9,310 global ratings

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    Customers say

    Customers find the portable SSD works well and is extremely fast, with reasonable transfer rates. The device is compact and portable, with good build quality from WD, and customers appreciate its large storage capacity and ease of setup. They like its design and appearance. While some customers consider it good value, others find it overpriced.

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    61 customers mention ‘Functionality’47 positive14 negative

    Customers find that the external drive works very well, with one mentioning it performs perfectly for games.

    "...Overall, I'm pleased with its performance, but I'm worried about potential mounting issues or damage due to the heat it generates." Read more

    "...In summary, the drive looks good, performs OK, but is plasticky in a way that says 'cheap'...." Read more

    "Works as it should. Recommended" Read more

    "best hard drive ever: lightweight, beautiful design, small, powerful, fast" Read more

    43 customers mention ‘Speed’37 positive6 negative

    Customers praise the drive's speed, noting that it writes quickly and has reasonable transfer rates, with one customer mentioning it runs games smoothly.

    "...However, once it began backing up, it was impressively fast—160 GB in just an hour...." Read more

    "...Air and working well as an encrypted time machine back up, it writes quickly as well." Read more

    "...Perfectly adequate speed for everyday use. Comes with a very short USB-C to USB-C cable." Read more

    "best hard drive ever: lightweight, beautiful design, small, powerful, fast" Read more

    40 customers mention ‘Size’35 positive5 negative

    Customers appreciate the drive's compact and portable design, noting that it is smaller than previous versions and lightweight.

    "...but that could also be considered a benefit, as it's exceptionally lightweight...." Read more

    "It's amazing how much storage can be compressed into such a small space! Every time I buy external storage it comes in a smaller package...." Read more

    "best hard drive ever: lightweight, beautiful design, small, powerful, fast" Read more

    "...I'd get a WD external HDD. It is extremely small, great if you want to carry it around with you...." Read more

    26 customers mention ‘Durability’20 positive6 negative

    Customers find the portable SSD well-built and dependable, with one customer noting it has not degraded at all during use.

    "...it with a lot of data, it's in use every day, and there is no evidence of any faults. Perfectly adequate speed for everyday use...." Read more

    "...The device on first inspection seems a good size very compact and looks robust...." Read more

    "...photos straight out of a 15/16 pro/pro max and overall good form factor." Read more

    "...This feels plasticky, but that could also be considered a benefit, as it's exceptionally lightweight...." Read more

    16 customers mention ‘Storage capacity’13 positive3 negative

    Customers appreciate the drive's large storage capacity, with one mentioning it's fast enough to handle 7 Meg files.

    "Great drive as an extra backup for longer-term storage, which I hope lasts longer than my existing external HDDs are expected to...." Read more

    "Decent if you just need storage, but there are better SSDs out there if you need something more performant...." Read more

    "A large memory in a small and portable unit similar in size to an iPhone. I bought this unit to replace an obsolete WD product...." Read more

    "...happy with the purchase & would recommend if you are looking for a high capacity, reliable, fast drive." Read more

    15 customers mention ‘Design’11 positive4 negative

    Customers like the design of the portable SSD, noting that it looks good and is neat.

    "This sleek and colourful WD drive just arrived ...and it initially 'looks' promising and seems fast at 'write speeds' when copying single files..." Read more

    "best hard drive ever: lightweight, beautiful design, small, powerful, fast" Read more

    "...Physically quite attractive in nice red finish I selected...." Read more

    "Seem to be pretty fast. Nice and portable too." Read more

    14 customers mention ‘Ease of setup’10 positive4 negative

    Customers find the drive easy to set up and use.

    "Easy to reformat to suit an M1 Macbook Air and working well as an encrypted time machine back up, it writes quickly as well." Read more

    "Just what I needed, easy to use." Read more

    "...I am not new to back up storage but this one fails to come with any handy instructions on how to set it up...." Read more

    "...I use it as a backup for my desktop's hard-drive. Its easy to use straight out the box and quick...." Read more

    17 customers mention ‘Value for money’7 positive10 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the storage drive's value for money, with some finding it good value while others consider it overpriced and useless for its intended purpose.

    "...drive looks good, performs OK, but is plasticky in a way that says 'cheap'...." Read more

    "...Overall good value and very compatible with my Apple network." Read more

    "...After it failed its formatting, it was no longer recognised and was useless...." Read more

    "...No problem uploading or retrieving data or pictures. I got this for a good price and I am happy with my purchase. I would buy it again...." Read more

    Don't expect tremendous performance from this SSD
    4 out of 5 stars
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    Decent if you just need storage, but there are better SSDs out there if you need something more performant. This is a review for the "WD 2TB My Passport Portable SSD".
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    Top reviews from United Kingdom

    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 July 2024
      Style Name: PC and MACCapacity: 1TBColour: SSD GreyConfiguration: SSDVerified Purchase
      I connected the ssd drive to my laptop to use Time Machine, backup software. After TM did the formatting, it was ready for backup. Initially, I had some trouble restarting Time Machine and connecting to ssd so I had to reboot the laptop to get it to work again. However, once it began backing up, it was impressively fast—160 GB in just an hour. The drive did become quite hot during the process, which is a bit concerning. Overall, I'm pleased with its performance, but I'm worried about potential mounting issues or damage due to the heat it generates.
      4 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2025
      Style Name: PC and MACCapacity: 1TBColour: SSD GreyConfiguration: SSDVerified Purchase
      Easy to reformat to suit an M1 Macbook Air and working well as an encrypted time machine back up, it writes quickly as well.
    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 June 2021
      Style Name: PC and MACCapacity: 500GBColour: SSD RedConfiguration: SSDVerified Purchase
      This sleek and colourful WD drive just arrived ...and it initially 'looks' promising and seems fast at 'write speeds' when copying single files ( Multiple files... and like every other drive, it slows down considerably ) Heft is sometimes thought of... as a barometer of quality. This feels plasticky, but that could also be considered a benefit, as it's exceptionally lightweight. I'm not sure how long the very striking 'plasticky' body of this so-called 'metallic' drive will last, or how it might look after a couple of months in back pockets and of day to day use? I've photographed it ( upside down for some reason? ) next to the Sandisk Extreme and you can see that the Sandisk is marginally smaller and not as bulky as the WD drive. The Sandisk also has a rubberised coating, that looks like it might withstand a drop. Can't imagine the WD surviving a similar drop as well as WD says it will? In summary, the drive looks good, performs OK, but is plasticky in a way that says 'cheap'. Purchased on a 'special deal' and I'm not sure I'd chose this option again, over the Samsung 'T' range or the Sandisk if it weren't.
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      4.0 out of 5 stars
      Plasticky looking drive, that's all surface?

      Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 June 2021
      This sleek and colourful WD drive just arrived ...and it initially 'looks' promising and seems fast at 'write speeds' when copying single files ( Multiple files... and like every other drive, it slows down considerably ) Heft is sometimes thought of... as a barometer of quality. This feels plasticky, but that could also be considered a benefit, as it's exceptionally lightweight. I'm not sure how long the very striking 'plasticky' body of this so-called 'metallic' drive will last, or how it might look after a couple of months in back pockets and of day to day use? I've photographed it ( upside down for some reason? ) next to the Sandisk Extreme and you can see that the Sandisk is marginally smaller and not as bulky as the WD drive. The Sandisk also has a rubberised coating, that looks like it might withstand a drop. Can't imagine the WD surviving a similar drop as well as WD says it will? In summary, the drive looks good, performs OK, but is plasticky in a way that says 'cheap'. Purchased on a 'special deal' and I'm not sure I'd chose this option again, over the Samsung 'T' range or the Sandisk if it weren't.
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      79 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 June 2024
      Style Name: PC and MACCapacity: 2TBColour: SSD RedConfiguration: SSDVerified Purchase
      It's amazing how much storage can be compressed into such a small space! Every time I buy external storage it comes in a smaller package. I've loaded it with a lot of data, it's in use every day, and there is no evidence of any faults. Perfectly adequate speed for everyday use. Comes with a very short USB-C to USB-C cable.
      5 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 December 2024
      Style Name: PC and MACCapacity: 2TBColour: SSD BlueConfiguration: SSDVerified Purchase
      Works as it should. Recommended
    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 April 2025
      Style Name: PC and MACCapacity: 1TBColour: SSD GreyConfiguration: SSDVerified Purchase
      Just what I needed, easy to use.
    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 September 2024
      Style Name: PC and MACCapacity: 1TBColour: SSD GreyConfiguration: SSDVerified Purchase
      I ordered this Western Digital product, having bought others of good quality made by them. I was very disappointed because it immediately malfunctioned when I tried to format it in Mac-OS journaled, one of the file formats which is best for Macs. Whatever the design of this device, it should have been able to cope with this. I know of no other storage device which cannot manage being formatted in this way. After it failed its formatting, it was no longer recognised and was useless. I don't know if the original FAT32 format is more useful for other applications (I have never used it) and maybe, in hindsight, I should not have tried to re-format the drive, but I do not remember any advice of this type on the description. Next time I will make sure I only buy drives pre-formatted for Macs. Western Digital do make these, and I will stick to them in future.
      2 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 April 2025
      Style Name: PC and MACCapacity: 4TBColour: SSD GreyConfiguration: SSDVerified Purchase
      best hard drive ever: lightweight, beautiful design, small, powerful, fast

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    • Calm Trip
      5.0 out of 5 stars 速い、軽い
      Reviewed in Japan on 18 December 2021
      Style Name: PC and MACCapacity: 500GBColour: SSD BlueConfiguration: SSDVerified Purchase
      速い、軽い、利用感は良好。
       耐久性が唯一の不安要素。
      ➡使ってみなけりゃ判らない。(*^^*)
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    • Iván
      5.0 out of 5 stars Me ha gustado mucho
      Reviewed in Spain on 26 March 2024
      Style Name: PC and MACCapacity: 2TBColour: SSD BlueConfiguration: SSDVerified Purchase
      El SSD de 2TB es muy rápido, ligero, y mucho más pequeño de lo que esperaba, al igual que la caja en la cual viene un manual de usuario, un cable tipo C y un adaptador de USB tipo "C" a USB tipo "A" si necesito conectarlo en un dispositivos antiguos.
    • siavash
      5.0 out of 5 stars Min bästa
      Reviewed in Sweden on 21 February 2025
      Style Name: PC and MACCapacity: 2TBColour: SSD BlueConfiguration: SSDVerified Purchase
      Ett måste att ha det här
    • Dawid
      5.0 out of 5 stars Ok
      Reviewed in Poland on 1 April 2021
      Style Name: PC and MACCapacity: 500GBColour: SSD GreyConfiguration: SSDVerified Purchase
      Super dysk jak za tę cenę. Prędkości zgadzają się z specyfikacją, jakoś wykonania też całkiem ok
    • Alaa Samir
      5.0 out of 5 stars جميل
      Reviewed in Egypt on 22 October 2023
      Style Name: PC and MACCapacity: 2TBColour: SSD GoldConfiguration: SSDVerified Purchase
      جميل