WD - My Passport Ultra 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver
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2000GBColor
Silver
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Specifications
- Storage Capacity2000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDRotational Speed0 revolutions per minuteMaximum Read Speed0 megabytes per secondMaximum Write Speed0 megabytes per secondInterface(s)USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen1)
- Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 2000 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): USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen1) (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBC3C0020BSL-WESN
- Product Name: My Passport Ultra 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
- Color: Silver
- Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 2000 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): USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen1) (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10, Reformatting required for macOS and 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: 0.5 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: 3.21 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: 4.6 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, WD Backup, WD Discovery
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 3 years
- Warranty - Labor: 3 years
- Other
- UPC: 718037863993
Move essential data across devices efficiently with this Western Digital My Passport Ultra External Portable Hard Drive. The drive uses USB 3.0 technology for quick read and write speeds, and the USB-C connector offers effortless plug-in options while boosting transfer rates. Abundant storage space for all types of media and applications. The backup software lets you automatically save works in progress at your preferred intervals. Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption for added security. 
- 2TB 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
- Automatic backup options: The My Passport Ultra drive comes equipped with WD Backup software to help make sure everything you create while on your own life journey - photos, videos, music and documents - doesn’t get lost.
- Locked down.: The My Passport Ultra’s 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.
- 2TB 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
- Automatic backup options: The My Passport Ultra drive comes equipped with WD Backup software to help make sure everything you create while on your own life journey - photos, videos, music and documents - doesn’t get lost.
- Locked down.: The My Passport Ultra’s 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.
Whats Included
- My Passport Ultra Portable Storage
- Quick install guide
- USB-C cable with USB 3.0 adapter
- WD Discovery software* for WD Backup, WD Security and WD Drive Utilities (*Internet activation required)
- My Passport Ultra Portable Storage
- Quick install guide
- USB-C cable with USB 3.0 adapter
- WD Discovery software* for WD Backup, WD Security and WD Drive Utilities (*Internet activation required)
Q: What is the difference between the Ultra and the regular WD My Passport external hard drive?
A: ultra is faster
A: Hello Austin, Please be informed that the WD My Passport Ultra Drive is a plug 'n' play device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers. Yes you can backup all the files, documents etc. For more info on the drive, refer to the link:https://bit.ly/352AGEM -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Q: Can this drive be used directly with an iphone 14 pro max?
A: Hi, Please be informed that the WD My Passport Ultra drive is a plug 'n' play device tested and designed for Windows and Mac computers. We have not tested the drive on mobile devices or an iPad. We recommend you to use the computer to move the data from the phone to the drive. To know more about the drive refer to the link: https://www.westerndigital.com/en-in/products/portable-drives/wd-my-passport-ultra-usb-c-hdd?sku=WDBC3C0010BSL-CESN
A: Yes you can back up all files and photos as long as you have the space available on your external hard drive. You may want to delete duplicate files/photos for better space management.
Q: Can I copy files from an ssd internal hard drive to this hdd external drive
A: You can copy any files to this hard drive, as long as you have the space for it. The main intended use of this drive is for backups. However, you can use it to copy any files on your computer to the external drive.
A: Helllo, WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking and installation. Rough handling, shock, or vibration can damage the hard drives.If you want your data then get it recovered from the third party data recovery agencies.-Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information
A: Yeah you should be able too, just need the usb-c cable adaptor if you don’t have a USB port.
Q: What is the speed of the MB's for this hard drive? is it 1000MB's? or more?
A: It is high speed of 1000MB's or more.
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Move essential data across devices efficiently with this Western Digital My Passport Ultra External Portable Hard Drive. The drive uses USB 3.0 technology for quick read and write speeds, and the USB-C connector offers effortless plug-in options while boosting transfer rates. Abundant storage space for all types of media and applications. The backup software lets you automatically save works in progress at your preferred intervals. Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption for added security.
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| Pros for WD - My Passport Ultra 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of use, Storage, Reliability, Size, Price | Storage Capacity, Ease of use, Price, Overall Performance, Speed | Storage Capacity, Ease of use, Reliability, Size, USB-C | Storage, Ease of use, Reliability, Size, Price |
| Cons for WD - My Passport Ultra 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver | |||
| Software, Setup | There were no cons for this product— | Software, Cable Length | Software, Setup |
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Customers are saying
Customers are satisfied with the ease of use, storage, reliability, and size of the My Passport Ultra 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive. Many appreciate its lightweight design and USB-C connectivity. However, some customers have reported issues with the setup process and the absence of backup software.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Light weight and powerful
This is so helpful as a way to save my data and backup my information beside the cloud. It's easy to use, light weight and holds a lot of information.
Posted by TiffJ
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
External Hard Drive for laptop recovery operation
This review for: WD - My Passport Ultra 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver Bought this for a friend after his laptop died and I needed to back up his hard drive. I appreciated that it has a usb c cable but also has an adapter for a full size USB port. I went for the ultra version because of the extended warranty because I'm not sure how often this will get used so I wanted to make sure that it was going to be reliable for when they did use it. Hardware encryption seems a little gimmicky just because I'm not sure how the implementation works if you are using the drive with multiple devices.
Posted by Buyer2018
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must be formatted for a Mac, but easy to do...
This isn't a SDD nor is it formatted for a Mac, but I didn't really notice much of a difference in speed when I used a SSD type external drive on my M1 MacBook Air. It was fairly simple to format for a Mac (under disk utilities app on any MacBook), and I got 2TB of storage for HALF of what 1 TB cost in a SanDisk SSD. So I'd say this is a lot of bang for the buck, especially if you get it on sale (I did). And a side bonus: It matches the silver color of my MacBook Air M1, and fits in my case that I already have. You can get similar cases from Buy for about $10. 2 TB is a must-have for photographers!!
Posted by BMunster
