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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

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

95%
would recommend
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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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  • Nice compact USB HD

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

    My son needed a compact HD for college and this one fit the bill. Affordable, good size and WD is the brand I trust.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Standard Storage

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you need a place to store files using software available on your windows computer, it works great

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the price this product is very good for the money. Would recommend

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Quick and easy

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice drive for backup. Very quick and latency was almost unnoticeable.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great backup

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

    Great for storing pics and documents for the cost.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent Product

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

    Great customer service and an excellent hard drive

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Work fine for the price. I use it as a back up and have no issues

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great storage for games.

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

    Son uses it to store games from PS4. Tons of room.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Did the job as intended

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

    Works well to backup computer files. Easy 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 purchase

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

    worked exactly as described. perfect for storing data while I changed my hard drive

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great for storage and safety

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

    So much easier for storage and sharing when needed

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Products and services

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

    The products are exceptional but the customer service is outstanding. Thank you to the squad for all your support and direction, make things easy to understand.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Pleased with product.

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Rarely have I had a problem with the WD external drives. I like that the better models come with a 3 year warranty. Good value at this price point.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • external hard drive

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

    to the best of my knowledge, it does what it is supposed to do and adds another layer of security to my data files

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect do the additional needed space

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

    I’ve bought several of these in the past and they work exactly as described.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Tiny and really portable

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does everything you need a 1TB drive needs to do in a really small package.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Old one worked great

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

    haven't used yet but my old one (same model) has worked great.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Ethernet connection

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

    I thought the ethernet would help my zoom participation until I can afford to buy another computer....it did not seem to help...but then it is plugged into my wireless router but not computer and wierdly enough the zoom connections are better than ever....go figure. To be honest....I do not know how to break it down.... The sales person was one of The Best - Alan. Really helpful, knowledgeable, conscientious !

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Old guy

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

    Hard Drive is 5 stars the software included is 2 stars

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • WD Portable Drive

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

    Second WD unit I have purchased. Works well, just don't drop it!

    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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