Customers often highlight the portability, size, and overall performance of the My Passport 1TB External USB Type-C Portable SSD, with many praising its compact design and fast speeds. Positive feedback also mentions the ample storage capacity and convenient connectivity options. However, some users have noted concerns regarding heat generation and occasional compatibility issues with certain systems. A shorter-than-ideal cable length was also mentioned as a minor drawback.
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Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Speed, Storage capacity
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent speeds and reliable
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great high speed choice, highly 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 drive is physically tiny, much smaller and lighter than I had expected and it's super fast! I backed my entire MacBook up in only a few minutes whereas my previous external drive was telling me 3+ hours and it was not the first time I had used it to back up.
Great high speed choice, highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Size
Cons mentioned:
Heat dissipation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super fast efficient massive storage device
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this SSD!!! Very small compact hard to believe the performance and amount of storage all in this little device. Highly recommended performs fast and efficient, no overheating issues, great all around. Huge plus comes in my favorite color blue also. Got mines with a nice discount on sale also !!!! Just plug and play very easy to use!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Great External Memory Expansion.
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First of all I'm using this as extra memory for a PS5, so I'm assuming that it works perfectly fine for a PC or Mac product. The WD My Passport is great, it is compatible with my PS5 and has no issue being reconfigured by the console to use as extra storage. I'm using it to hold all my digital PS4 games and am saving my main storage for PS5 games. I haven't seen any issues with it since I've gotten it, all my games load up perfect and super fast. If WD gets on the list of approved internal memory expansions I might just end up buying that as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Cons mentioned:
Heat dissipation
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Some temperature issues
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Overall this has been a good drive. However, it has a tendency to overheat and throttle at times. I think it is related to the USB cord that is used. The one it came with often has problems when moving large files. Recommend using another cable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Portability, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
SUper fast and compact
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This drive is perfect for slipping into a compact laptop or tablet bag, and pairs well with the iPad Pro with the USB-C connector. I appreciate the shorter cable that comes with it so that when it's on my desk next to my laptop, I don't have excessive cord laying around. It's fast, and seems to be pretty reliable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid Value, Good Performance.
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Used to back up MacBook, iMac, and MacMini. Easy set up. Works seamlessly with Time Machine. A solid value.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great external drive
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The external hard drive is amazing and has a very fast data transfer rate. I used this to take my social media files off my computer to save space on my hard drive. It is lightweight and small like a cell phone. It can be mistaken for a cell phone. It also comes with the USB-C cable, but the cable is extremely short. It is also password protected. Overall I’m very happy with this item and I would definitely recommend it to others. I have not had any issues with this.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
WD ssd a great drive
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
After discovering that if you drop an external hard drive 1 time on a hard floor you loose your back up I switched to solid state drives. I own 5 solid state drives all are western digital. Any of them will fit in a shirt pocket. Unlike thumb drives they are really fast. They are not just a memory stick they have electronics which gives them their speed .
When you plug this in for the first time management software will load on your computer from the drive. It will do stuff like let you set up encryption if you want it. After that just plug it in and you can see the drive in explorer. It works just like an internal drive.
This is easy to use. They are tough, you can haul them around or drop them and they still work. The price for 512 GB or 1TB is very reasonable and big enough for most users. WD quality is great.
If I need another drive tomorrow I will get another WD ssd from Best Buy. Of the 5 drives I have I like the looks of this one the best.
I would and have recommended these to a friend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Portability
Cons mentioned:
Heat dissipation
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Small, thin, hot, yet fast and spacious.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Thin, feels durable, but runs hotter than I would have thought. The cable also had a twist in it so the drive wouldn't lay flat on the table next to my notebook. I was able to 'twist' the cable, and it works perfectly, but the heat is surprising. It seems hotter towards the cable plug end of the unit. Hmm.
But it's fast, and really small for the capacity.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Storage capacity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
USB drive
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Using this on my PS5 for more storage no problems works great. Recommended!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability, Size, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Extremely fast
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Extremely fast, compact and portable, weighs like a feather
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Storage capacity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
good choice
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great. Holds a ton of pics and documents. Would buy again
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wd my passport
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Super lite weight and compact smaller than a cell phone, easy to work , fast download
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent back-up drive
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
purchased this to back up a new MacBook air with USB-C ports. This is very light weight and compact, the transfer is much, much faster than my previous USB-A external drive. Highly recommend if your computer has USB-C ports.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fast, Portable, and Reliable
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This little drive packs a punch. Fast transfers, compact design, and it’s USB-C ready—perfect for my laptop. I’ve been using it for backup and video editing, and it hasn’t let me down. Plug-and-play with no hassle. Great buy!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Speed
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Heat dissipation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best peripheral that I own
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So small and so fast! Love the USB 2.0 to 3.0 converter. Makes it easy to find a port! Using USB 3.0, this little thing is like lightning! It does get a little warm, although I was using it to store a live SQL database!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Portability, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Reliable and Easy!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very fast, reliable, and most importantly, durable in cases of accidentally dropping on the floor!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Speed
Cons mentioned:
Heat dissipation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast and compact
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It is very fast and works well. It does get a bit hot to the touch when doing large transfers, but I don't think that is a problem. I like how much faster it is than regular hard disk based external drives
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1TB SSD drive
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nice little solid state drive. Lightweight, just slightly bigger than a credit card, holds 1TB of data. USB-c and USB converter for the cable. Pricenis reasonable as well.