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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."
  • WD - My Passport Product Overview video 0 minutes 49 seconds

WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

Model:
WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN
SKU:
12588757
Highly rated by customers for:
$169.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 5105 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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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the product's ample storage space, ease of use, and strong overall performance. Many also praise its perfect size, fast transfer speeds, and good value. However, a small number of users reported difficulties with software installation and initial setup.

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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    Good Value

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A lot of space for backing up files. Works very well.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    James in Alabama

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

    Just get it out of the box and it’s smaller and lighter than I expected. That made it an even better buy. I just haven’t used it yet.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    Great for small stuff

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

    It’s great easy to use. I got this due to low storage on my computer. It came in handy.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Additional storage

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

    Used for a while now. No issues with it. Works well with my computer

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good...love tt

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

    Love it.... Happy with my purchase.. I always enjoy the products I buy at Best buy

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    Great portable passport to carry.

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

    Great to store your documents, photos etc. it is an excellent external storage device

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Compact and easy to use

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

    They’ve improved the functionality of these backup devices greatly. Essential to have.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Lots of storage space!

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

    Bought it to store our PS4 games and is still going strong.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Nice and compact

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This one is even thinner than previous versions. Its working great so far and its USB 3.0

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    Great external drive!

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

    Good quality, lots of space, and supports 3.0 for fast transfer of data. Highly recommend!

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue

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

    Easy inexpensive storage

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

    My 3rd passport. I find them an excellent value and have not lost a file yet. No brainer

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Red

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    Great device

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

    Bought it backup my computer storage for my large collection of photos.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Red

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

    Affordable storage

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

    Bought for my wife to store/backup her photos. Easy to use compact and travels well...

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Red

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great quality.

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

    Useful for what I need. Great price and product! I will store all of my documents.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue

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

    Storage

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

    Needed to contain photos from my phone. Easy to transfer.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Red

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Harddrive

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

    Works fine, had to format to Apple. Needed a little formatting.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Red

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

    Excellent value in storage!

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

    Easy to set up, easy to use. The deal on the 1TB was good, but the 2TB deal was fantastic!

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue

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

    Back Up HD

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

    Easy to use, plug and play. Made a download backup of my entire computer.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    Just what I needed

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

    Super easy to plug in and get started. Transfered all data from old laptop easily.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    Had the capacity we needed

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

    works great and so easy to install. Same company as our previous so we expect it to last.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Red

    I would recommend this to a friend
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