Customer Ratings & Reviews

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.

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!

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.

The WD My Passport 1TB External SSD has been a lifesaver for my work as a graphic designer. It’s super lightweight and portable, making it easy to take everywhere I go. The USB Type-C connection ensures fast transfer speeds, a huge plus when handling large design files. It’s durable and reliable, and it gives me peace of mind knowing my projects are always backed up and accessible. I highly recommend it to anyone needing efficient, portable storage!

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.

What can I say. This is simply a very portable and great storage ssd looking to back up hard drive or additional storage. I was surprised at how small and easy to carry it is and so much storage at that. Well built and easy to use by simply plugging in. I’d recommend this easily to anyone.

When I needed to save some data from an old laptop the staff recommended this external drive. They retrieved my data, stored it on this device and I was ready to go with no lost data. It is small with big capacity and very handy.

Love this! I store everything from photos, school documents, and tax documents. Easy to transport and use.

Using on an M1 Mac Mini to hold a large database. Speeds are as advertised and works great. Seems be almost as fast as the built in SSD. Small and compact so it is easy to keep out of the way. Invested in a longer cord because the one supplied is very short.

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.

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!

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.

Super fast and easy to carry! The blue My Passport SSD feels solid, transfers files in a flash, and keeps my stuff secure—perfect for on-the-go or at home.

Solid state is the way to go. This drive is so much more compact than the usual WD external drives I have gotten in the past. Plus it is much faster. I feel more confident with this lasting longer. I've had external hard drives die in the past losing data.

This is a nice product. It’s stores most everything that I want and it’s portable and best of all you don’t have to plug it in the wall. It’s just a plug and play.

By "portable", they really mean portable! I can't believe how small this thing is. And being an SSD with a USB-C interface, it's way faster than my old desktop mechanical external drives. And kudos to WD for including a USB-A adapter if you need one. So far, so good!

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.

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!!

Seems to work like a charm so far. I particularly like the small and lightweight size and ease of use,

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