WD - My Passport 6TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Customers are saying
Customers love the extensive storage capacity and the reliable, user-friendly experience provided by this hard drive. Many users also appreciate its compact size and competitive pricing, making it a popular choice for data management. While the device is highly regarded, some users have noted minor frustrations regarding the short cable length and the performance of the included software. Overall, the product is widely praised for its consistent performance and ease of use.
Color
BlackStorage Capacity
6000GBFeatures
Slim style
Slim and durable design to help make your life on-the-go effortlessly convenient. Robust construction provides you with a reliable companion for your adventures.
Expansive Capacity
Unlock vast storage possibilities with up to 6TB* capacity, providing plenty of space to carry your photos, videos, music, and important documents wherever life takes you - helping to keep everything securely within your grasp.
Backup that’s simple. Help protect against ransomware.
Scheduling backups of your precious files made easier with the included Acronis True Image for Western Digital software. Also help fortify your important applications and protect your computer system against data loss caused by ransomware attacks.
Help safeguard what matters most
Help safeguard your files against unauthorized access at home or away. Use our included software to add an extra layer of security with password protection and built-in 256-bit AES encryption.
A worry-free warranty
We build our drives using tried and true components and provide a 3-year limited warranty2 for extra peace of mind.
Designed with the Planet in Mind
The enclosure of this drive is composed of more than 50% post-consumer recycled plastic. Packaging is made of over 50% post-consumer recycled pulp and is fully recyclable.
Specifications
- Storage Capacity6000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDMaximum Read Speed0 megabytes per secondMaximum Write Speed0 megabytes per secondInterface(s)USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen1)
Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 10 reviews
- Storage (608)
- Ease of use (431)
- Reliability (283)
- Size (139)
- Price (92)
- USB (13)
- Software (8)
- Cable Length (5)
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| Pros for WD - My Passport 6TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black | |||
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| Storage, Ease of use, Size, Reliability, Price | Storage, Ease of use, Size, Overall Performance, Speed | There were no pros for this product— | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for WD - My Passport 6TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black | |||
| Software, USB, Cable Length | Software, Noise, Heat | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |




























































