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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 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

Model:
WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN
SKU:
12549472
Highly rated by customers for:
$369.56

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2891 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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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about its large storage capacity, ease of use, and reliability. They also appreciate its compact size, competitive price, and versatile USB connectivity. However, some users have noted issues with the backup software, occasional noise, and the device getting warm.

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:
    Ease of use

    Gets the job done

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this to store family vacation pictures and videos. So far so good! Plug and play makes it very easy to use

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    Smooth and Sturdy

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

    Really great looking hard drive and runs smoothly. Definitely recommend purchasing it.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    Best Brand on the Market

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

    Western Digital (WD) has always taken care of my storage needs when it comes to my computer or video game consoles.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • It's a hard drive

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

    Used this to replace a dead drive - worked great after formatting for mac.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    Super hard drive!

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

    I bought this external hard drive for my grandson to store his Xbox games. It works great and has plenty of space.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    easy to use and access

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    HAs been very easy to use and access when i need it....

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    External Hard Drives

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

    I have many of these external hard drives for various projects. They are great.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    Ps5 addition

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

    Must need for a ps5 to be able to play more than a few games

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    Great buy

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

    Great eternal hard drive for my laptop computer,,,

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    Easy transfer

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

    Love it. Easy to transfer files and photos. Recommended

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    Happy with this 5TB drive

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

    Drive is performing great so far, hopefully no issues as time passes, we'll see.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    Great Buy!

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

    Great external drive. Right now that we are working remotely, it allows me to have files with me at all times.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    WD -MY PASSPORT 5TB EXTERNAL USB 3.0 PORTABLE HD

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

    I love this external hard drive. I use it for backup purposes, it gives me extra space on my hard drive.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    Works great on PS5

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

    Works flawlessly with the PS5 Had no issues would recommend if is for the PlayStation 5

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    Great storage

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I take a ton of pictures and I have to have some where to back the up. This is great and great price.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    External Hard

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

    Easy Install; Fast Transfer speed and plenty of space for files to be stored.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    My Passport for simple travel needs

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

    Simple to use easy plug and play. We use it when we travel to store all our photos.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    Best Hard Drive

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

    Best hard drive. It holds a lot of my pictures, videos, and documents.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

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

    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 works great. easily set up plug and play backed up my computer and all went well

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB 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 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Use very good. I like it. I recommend it for anyone on a tight budget.

    This review is from WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
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