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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:
12507530
Highly rated by customers for:
$145.48

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2648 reviews

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  • Value

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend
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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    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

  • 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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    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
  • Cons mentioned:
    Software

    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

  • Portable 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.

    My Passport 1TB External USB Portable Hard Drive is perfect for backing up my desktop computer. I appreciate Best Buy Geek Squad for helping me with this!

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    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

  • 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.

    It has great support and function for pc and devices

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Compact

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

    Perfect size; compact and light. I wish it was available in more colors though.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Would recommend

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

    This device was able to transfer my photos and documents from my old computer to my new one. It also serves as a back-up for those items.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great printer

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

    Buying at Best Buy has a great deals and warranties, employees are very courteous, professionals and knowledgeable. Specially with the Best Buy technical support and the Best Buy Geek Squad to help with any problems that we have with computers or printers or any installations of tv or sound systems.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great value external storage

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

    For the price, it’s a deal. Using it to transfer data from my laptop and the speed of transfer is very decent. Very compact design and looks sleek.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great customer service at the geek squad section

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

    Great customer service. There was an error that occurred with the geek squad and they addressed this as soon as this was pointed out and everything was completed during the original estimated timeframe. I would definitely recommended Best Buy for its geek squad services.

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

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Good

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

    Good product this is exactly what I needed to backup previous computer system.

    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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