Customer Ratings & Reviews

One could say this is a thumb drive on steroids and that’s kind of what it is. But with higher capacity and much faster write speed. Plus you can encrypt the data. The Passport SSD includes the drive and a very short USB C cable with an adapter to fit a USB A port as well. Keep in mind that the USB A port will need to be USB 3 or 3.1 to get the fastest speed the Passport can do. Build quality appears to be excellent. Aluminum shells for top and bottom. I’m also assuming that aluminum is used to help dissipate heat when in use. It gets warmest when writing data. Design and finish will also help you keep a grip on it. Setup is pretty easy. If you do not plan to use the Discovery software for encryption or automated backup to and from the Passport, simply plug it in and go. It will be seen as another external drive. If you do plan on encrypting your files then run the appropriate (Mac/PC) WD Discovery installation file included in the Passport’s root directory. It will guide you through the installation process. You will then have options for automated backup when you plug your passport in. Including WD’s cloud storage if you want to subscribe to it. I do not and don’t plan to. I have satellite internet and upload speed is way too slow for cloud storage. I connected My Passport to my desktop PC, 2 laptops, a smartphone and a tablet. It worked flawlessly on all of them. Here’s a few things to consider performance wize. If you are coming from a computer with an SSD to the Passport (SSD to SSD) you will see the fastest transfer speeds. If you are coming from a computer's hard drive it’s going to go about half as fast. This will also apply to read speed from the passport to computer. SSD to SSD will be fastest and SSD to hard drive will be slower. If you are using a special high performance hard drive on a high end PC the difference won’t be as great. If you’re using a low end PC / laptop or older computer it’s probably going to go slower than the Passport's top stated specs. On my PCs that I tested the device on, I logged the times and transfer rates. I used Windows Explorer to transfer the files. The rates listed below are average. They peaked and dipped during the transfers. The fastest transfers were from my Asus Zenbook at about 400 MBS reported by Explorer. That laptop only has an Intel SSD. My Acer Nitro 5 going SSD to SSD (Samsung 970 nmve) ran at 360 MBS. HD was 130 MBS My Lenovo desktop going SSD to SSD (Samsung 860 EVO) SATA III was 250 MBS. HD was 120 MBS. I also compared it to my WD 4TB Easy Store HD. It ran at around 75-85 MBS depending on the PC used. One thing that I want to point out is that the write speed never slowed down. Even when transferring 100 GB worth of files. Certain types of SSDs, memory cards and thumbdrives will slow down dramatically after writing a large amount of data all at once. Anywhere from a few GB to 32GB or so. In other words it appears fast in the beginning but if you go beyond that buffer your transfer rates might drop from, say, 70MBS to 4MBS. They have a certain amount of fast RAM they use as a buffer. What that does is give you high speed for smaller data writes. Later in the background the device moves data to the slower “archival” RAM. This data shuffling is necessary because all flash RAM has a finite amount of times they can change state from 0 to 1. So you never want to fill an SSD to the top. It needs that extra space to “keep house”. This generally only applies to write speed. Connecting it to my Galaxy Note 10+ was easy and the plug worked with my Otterbox case. Most thumb drives require me to remove the case to be able to connect it because the USB C connector isn’t long enough to extend past the thumb drive’s case and into the phone. It also worked with my Galaxy Note 2014 tablet. The only thing lacking is an “In Use” indicator light. As for the super short USB cable, my guess is that it’s to keep things small and portable. Also reduce any RF interference to keep data speeds as fast as possible consistently. Using a longer cable will work but a cheap one could reduce your speed. My conclusion is this is an excellent backup device if you need speed and durability against drops and other abuse that could damage a standard hard drive. Available in a 2TB size too.

The WD 1TB USB-C My Passport is a huge upgrade from the hard drives of the past. As soon as I plugged it into my PC I remembered I needed to format it first on my Macbook, so to my surprise, it's ALREADY FORMATTED TO WORK WITH PC AND MAC RIGHT OUT THE BOX!! This saved me time and energy! So then upon transferring files, I couldn't believe how FAST! I was moving gigabytes' worth of data within seconds and minutes. No more waiting around for files to transfer and finally getting to take advantage of the new USB-C! The portability is awesome, I can finally use those little pockets in my backpack because this passport is so slim and small it practically takes up zero room! Perfect for photographers, videographers, or anybody who works out in the field. This Passport really makes a huge difference! The only thing I would advise people is the device itself produces heat after being connected for a long period of time so I would advise not to keep it connected all the time to your PC/Mac. Other than that it's perfect!

Small, light, rugged, and reliable. Using this to bounce back and forth between a mac mini and a geekom mini pc, the compatibility is seamless and the inclusion of a usb-c to usb-a adapter/cable is a godsend.

The Western Digital My Passport 1TB SSD (2020) is a quick dependable external solid state drive solution that fits in the palm of your hands. The drive when tested met the claimed transfer speeds of around 1050 MB/s. It comes with a USB Type-C cable as well as a Type-A adapter that goes over one of the Type-C cable ends. This drive came in handy when I had to quickly transfer large raw format photos from my mobile device to my PC as I was able to connect the drive directly to my phone without any external power source. This drive is shock proof and enclosed in a metal casing and it feels like it can stand up to some of the roughest usage cases outside of military devices. There is software that comes with the drive that you can also download from the Western Digital website that includes tools to backup your data and manage the drive. The drive is backed by a 5 year warranty from Western Digital which should set your mind at ease about the longevity of the drive. Overall I'm very impressed with the small footprint and the speed of this drive and would definitely recommend it.

As an amateur photographer and computer enthusiast, I have to say this thing is amazing. Blazing fast for an external drive. This SSD uses NVME technology that allows for the fastest data transfers possible from an external drive. To achieve the maximum data transfer speeds (1050 MB/s) of this drive, your USB port on your computer needs to be USB 3.2 Gen2, although it will work with any USB port at a slower transfer rate. This uses a USB type C connection with a supplied USB type A to USB type C adapter. This drive is geared more towards the laptop user as the supplied cable is only about 6 inches long. You could however get a longer USB type C cable to safely place the drive on your desk while plugged into your desktop PC. From the user manual, it is compatible with both PC and Mac. My primary use is to dump SD cards while out photographing away from my main PC. As a test on my home PC, I transferred 240 RAW images from an internal hard drive to this NVME SSD, it took less than a minute. RAW files are larger than the typical .jpg files that most of us take, as there is more data to process the images in photo editing software. Moving .jpg image files was even faster; it took about 3 seconds to move about 48 files. The capacity of 1TB seems to be large enough to hold 1,000’s of photos or hours of videos. At 52 grams and roughly 2 inches by 4 inches and only 7/16 of an inch thick the drive is super compact and light enough to not even notice it in your laptop bag. This makes it extremely easy to wherever you go. Overall, this is a great drive for the price. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fast external drive.

Great buy - got it on sale (check the prices on the other brands and you will also be checking out this WD drive). So small and works so well. USB-C is just what I needed. This 1TB external portable SSD is fast and efficient. I can so easily pack it and the cord into my 2 in 1 case. I will be using it to store photos and music - -and perhaps back-ups. I'm loving it and would highly recommend.

Easy to use, very fast and works great. Dimensions are handy.

Purchased this to clear off older items from our computer that were taking up valuable storage space. The drive is compact and can be carried in a pocket or bag. I really like the dark blue outer cover; it's quite attractive. The external drive easily plugged in via USB and the computer instantly recognized it. Transferring files was super easy and seamless. Pulling up older files stored on the drive has been simple as well. So far I am very pleased! I can't yet speak to durability since we've only had it for a month.

perfect blend of performance, portability, and style. Its sleek, lightweight design makes it easy to carry, while the USB Type-C interface and NVMe technology ensure lightning-fast read/write speeds, ideal for transferring large files or running software directly from the drive. With 1TB of storage, it offers ample space for photos, videos, and documents, and the included USB-C and USB-A adapters ensure compatibility with a wide range of devices. Built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption keeps your data secure, and the reliable build quality is backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Whether you're a professional or casual user, this SSD is fast, reliable, and looks great—highly recommended!

Unless you try, you should not say it doesn’t work on iPad. A few Have said it does. Anyway, works great with iPad Pro 12.9 4th generation. Transferred 30,000 pics/vids today. I downloaded 1 from iPhone just as A test and it worked. I connected phone to a adapter for cameras (usb). Exceptionally fast. Love the small size. Didn’t get warm/hot at all. I will use this weekly. Bought another ssd Sandisk now that sizes are smaller. Can’t pass up the sale of something so great from my favorite store.

I had to buy an external drive for one of my classes and this seemed like a solid option. It is fast, has a good amount of storage, and works seamlessly with both my Mac and Windows computers. It’s incredibly light and thin, so it takes up almost no space which is helpful when you’re carrying a laptop and just want to slide something in your bag. I like the short cable because I know where the drive is on my desk!

The product works great; fast and easy to use. However, the in-store staff leaves a LOT to be desired. I had to wait 15 minutes for someone to unlock the cabinet, all the while getting bypassed by staff to wait on "apparently" more important (white) customers. I've been an Elite member for almost 20 years, longer than some of the staff have been alive. I'm tired the staff's arrogant attitude, being disrespected constantly. I can do better with Amazon!

Was in the need for another external HDD. Was recommended to try a SSD because of the portability and the safety in carrying them. Was reluctant due to my experience with the classic WD HDDs, but purchased this one based on the Best Buy staff assistance. I was surprised by everything this SSD can do. Is fast, easy to connect, can store a lot of information, videos and pictures. Looking after a bigger than 1 TB capacity product from this brand. Besides, does not take any space when carrying it anywhere, even in a pocket.

So far, it works well. Light weight. Fast enough. Compact. Seems sturdy enough to take a fall or 2 though I pray I don't have to find out!!!

The speed and total storage on such a small SSD makes this my new go to harddrive on the go.

Very handy small drive with good storage and powerful enoughto transfer data and a reasonable rate for most work.

I'm using this to with my mac and storing my Photos library on it. It's working great and seems very fast. After importing 100s of GB at a time, the drive was pretty warm but not too bad. However, when I backed it up using Carbon Copy Cloner, it got super hot where I could not touch it. Others have reported this as well and I hope the heat doesn't damage the drive. I'm counting on the 5 year warranty. Other than the heat issues, I'm totally satisfied.

Easy to use and very fast interface with my PC. Very compact and fit in a wallet!

Plug n Play. 1st test out the box was transferring about 40+ gb of music off my intel i-5 HP Elitebook with the usc-c port avail using the provided USB-c - USB-c cable. No set up, just drag and drop. Made a drink in the kitchen, walked back and it was done. I then plugged the drive into my xbox one x to back up my current game library for the new series x, which was my initial intention for purchase. Once again, plug n play. Got the prompt to reformat into the acceptable xbox format and then began my transfers. I tested transfer speeds on both the pc and xbox with both smaller files, less than 2 gb and larger files 25gb plus. speeds with smaller sizes were blazing via the pc usb c connection and xbox usb 3.1. Larger files, although while fast, seemed to be bottle necked at lower writing speeds for both. Could be because of the older gen usb on both the xbox or perhaps the age of the pc or its usb c gen, Some reviews also mentioned the drive getting warm while working hard however I would disagree and believe the luke warm temp of a device like this is negligible. Load up times for my xbox games have significantly improved. Loaded up Forza, FIFA and GTA V as a test run and these games which seemed like they took an eternity to initially load up were ready to go so much quicker. Loving this drive so much I snagged the 2tb version while the price is still good to use as additional storage for my new hp spectre. Highly recommend!!! Whether using for xbox/playstation games or just as additional storage for your pc, this cheap and affordable SSD is the way to go.

It certainly is not the fastest external SSD you can buy, but if you don't need extreme speeds, and still want something speedy with good reliability, then this is a good option. I use it with my Pop OS Linux machine to store and transfer files and it works great. It also works well with Windows and Mac if you format it for those devices. I have had no issues with this device so far, and it comes with an adapter if you want to use it on a USB-A port. Not much to say here, it works, it isn't the fastest, but it is speedy, and 1TB is decent enough for storing copies of your files.