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  • The text on the image reads "2.95" WD 4.22" Slim design Fits in the palm of your hand."
  • The text on the image reads: "Backup Software included. Can be set to run automatically to your schedule. 1 Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply. User account registration may be required."
  • Password protection 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
  • SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (5Gbps) USB 2.0 compatible - - - WD
  • The text on the image reads: "3-year limited warranty for peace of mind."
  • MyPassport External Hard Drive - Product Overview video 0 minutes 49 seconds

WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

Model:
WDBYVG0010BBK-WESN
SKU:
11013401
$158.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2656 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

95%
would recommend
to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers consistently note the product's excellent storage capacity, ease of use, and strong overall performance. Many also appreciate its convenient size, impressive speed, competitive price, and good USB functionality and compatibility. A small number of customers, however, have raised minor concerns regarding the clarity of instructions and certain software aspects.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • great

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just awesome and just what we needed and easy for us to use

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good reliable External HD!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well and fits the job of backing up my hard drive for my laptop.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Dependable Safe Data

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The external hard drive made by WD Elements is very dependably. This is the second one I purchased for our family.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great computer back up system

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sales person had excellent technical knowledge and was able to assist me with the external hard drive with the amount of money I wanted to spend.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • don't like the new back-up software

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i find that the back-up program outdated. they want you to use the new one and it could cost you extra $. to set up is easy

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Service

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great service. The store rep was great. He knew all the answers to my questions. That was great. I will definitely shop there again.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Geek Squad was great!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Although I purchased some items, I actually returned them when the Geek Squad figured out how to deal with my problem without these items.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The service is always thorough and the effort to find the product right for my needs is always kind and generous.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Critical Importance

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Computer outage following a storm emphasized the importance of timely backup. This was a valuable addition to my equipment.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Loved this thing only con is that it does run a bit hot

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Saved a computer

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Necessary to clean computer from being hacked 2 days earlier.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Hard Drive

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfectly for what we needed to back up to our computer

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Passport

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent, very professional! Fast service, very friendly, would definitely buy something else.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Back up hard drive

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great and fast. I needed a hard drive to back up a computer I needed to work on.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Had to buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had to but this external hard drive so BestBuy could backup and transfer data from my old Apple laptop to the new Apple computer.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good back up

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works quickly and efficiently. Almost instant transfer.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • In need of space

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed an external HDD fora very old laptop. This fit the bill perfectly for my needs.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love Best Buy!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with this product! The geeksquad team supported me in this purchase as well and have been very helpful!

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Backup Review

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good to perfomr backup and to take day to day. Fully recomended

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best Buy Purchases

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product worked exactly as expected, needed to have an additional Hard Drive and this was recommended by Sales Associate.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
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