WD - My Passport for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue
Storage Capacity
4000GBRelated Item
Specifications
- Storage Capacity4000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDRotational Speed0 revolutions per minuteMaximum Read Speed0 megabytes per secondMaximum Write Speed0 megabytes per secondInterface(s)Micro-USB B
- Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 4000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Rotational Speed: 0 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 0 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 0 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- Interface(s): Micro-USB B (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBA2F0040BBL-WESN
- Product Name: My Passport for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
- Color: Blue
- Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 4000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Rotational Speed: 0 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 0 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 0 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: External
- External Hard Drive Type: Portable (Physical characteristics of the hard drive, including size, weight and how you connect to your device.)
- Interface(s): Micro-USB B (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: macOS 10.13+, may require reformatting for other operating systems
- Features
- Security Features: Password Protection
- Data Encryption: true
- Encryption Algorithm: 256-bit AES (The algorithm standard used to encrypt data on a device.)
- Usage: Everyday computing, Backup
- Power
- Power Source: USB port
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.75 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 2.95 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.54 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, WD Discovery
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 3 years
- Warranty - Labor: 3 years
- Other
- UPC: 718037869872
Store and access files on the go with this WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive for Mac. The backup software keeps you covered against accidental data loss, and password protection prevents unauthorized access to your content. The portable hard drive comes with USB-A and USB-C cables for flexible connectivity options. 
- 4TB storage capacity: Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
- USB 3.0 interface: Offers an easy-to-use connection to devices. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer. USB-powered.
- Social friendly.: Included WD Discovery software lets you connect to popular social media and cloud storage services like, Dropbox and Google Drive
- Locked down.: The My Passport for Mac drive’s built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps keep your digital life's contents secure.
- Time Machine compatible: Back up your entire system directly to the drive.
- Portable design: Lets you take your data on the go.
Whats Included
- WD My Passport for Mac WDBA2F0040BBL - hard drive
- USB 3.0 cable
- WD Discovery software
Product Manuals
Q: What is the storage capacity of this WD My Passport hard drive?
A: This WD My Passport hard drive has a storage capacity of 4TB.
Q: Does this hard drive come with any software?
A: Yes, it comes with WD Discovery software, which includes WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, and a one-year subscription to 500GB of WD 2Go cloud storage and FILERECOVERY.
Q: Is this WD hard drive compatible with Time Machine?
A: Yes, this hard drive is Time Machine compatible and allows you to back up your entire system directly to the drive.
Q: What comes with this hard drive?
A: This portable hard drive comes with USB-A and USB-C cables for flexible connectivity options.
Q: What type of encryption does this external hard drive use?
A: This external hard drive uses 256-bit AES hardware encryption for security.
Q: Does the “Mac” version come with a USB-C cable as part of the package?
A: It comes with both cable options.
Q: Does this hard drive require any formatting, or can I just plug it in and turn on the time machine?
A: I'm not using it for Time Machine, but to back up my music and video projects. I did not have to reformat the drive to do this. I use a WD Passport 2GB for my Time Machine backups and I don't recall having to format that one either.
A: Yes, it does come in a few colors. There is a small light indicating when it's plugged in to the computer.
Reviews
Customers are saying
Customers enjoy the ease of use and the large storage capacity of the My Passport for Mac 4TB External Hard Drive. The overall performance, compact size, and decent speed are also appreciated. Furthermore, customers find the compatibility and price to be great.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Western Digital 4T Mac ext. drive is a touchdown!
Compact, light, runs very cool, silent, has fast transfer rates with USB 3.0 and worked out of the box for my Mac Book Pro. A perfectly portable drive - I use one for transferring videos to others I work with, and another as a Time Machine drive. Can't go wrong with this baby!
Posted by WilliamM
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product!
I work with music creation and this is a great product to hold all my heavy and important files. Also it’s slick and easy to take when traveling!
Posted by EdgarG
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Totally recommend!
Who has time to waste on less than reliable external drives? Not me. Just like the past WD Externals that I have purchased, this one works exactly as it should. I've learned that I can expect total reliability and ease of use with WD - you can too!
Posted by Richard