WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Customers are saying
Customers frequently mention the device's large storage capacity and user-friendly design as its standout features. Users are generally satisfied with the overall performance, data transfer speeds, and the convenience of its compact size. While the product is highly regarded for its value and compatibility, a small number of users have noted minor concerns regarding the included backup software, occasional noise, and heat during operation.
Color
BlackStorage Capacity
5000GBFeatures
5TB storage capacity
Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface
Offers an easy-to-use connection to devices. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer. USB-powered.
Backup
Make sure everything you createon your own life journey - photos, videos, music, and documents - doesn’t get lost. My Passport drive comes equipped with backup software (download required) that can be set to run automatically to your schedule, just pick the time and frequency to back up.
Locked down
The My Passport built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps keep your digital life's contents secure.
Portable design
Lets you take your data on the go.
*Reformatting is required for Mac OS.
**Features not compatible with Chromebook.
Specifications
- Storage Capacity5000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDMaximum Read Speed0 megabytes per secondMaximum Write Speed0 megabytes per secondInterface(s)Micro-USB B
Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2903 reviews
- Storage (1069)
- Ease of use (629)
- Overall Performance (457)
- Speed (303)
- Size (261)
- Software (13)
- Noise (12)
- Heat (8)
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