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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:
6380848
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Your price for this item is $144.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2835 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the My Passport 5TB External Hard Drive's ample storage, ease of use, and reliability as major advantages. The drive's compact size and reasonable price are also appreciated. Some customers have noted concerns regarding the included backup software, occasional noise, and the device getting warm during use.

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:
    Reliability

    Great Gift

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

    Great one, it worked flawlessly! It has been gift for my dad

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

    Lots of memory

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

    5tb drive lots of memory really fast transfer speeds.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good extra storage

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

    Does the job and haven't had any problems with it.

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

    Working great

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

    I'm backing up my files. So far it is working great.

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

    My WD - My Passport 5TB HDD is perfect.

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect little hard drive at such a great price point.

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

    Good storage solution for PS4

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

    Bought as external storage for my PS4 and works great!

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

    Easy to use

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

    Great product and easy to use! No complaints about it

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

    Excellent item!

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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.

    Easy to use for a technologically challenged couple!

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

    Perfect Size and Very Fast!

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

    outstanding hard drive. Perfect Size and Very Fast!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • How to view

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

    Needs better instructions with item that includes best app to use with samsung cellphone to view items that are downloaded on this device.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Needed it for my PS4

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

    Easy as plug it in, format it, and copy games to it.

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

    Lots of Gbytes

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

    5TB encryptable storage. What more could you ask for?

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Portable 5TB hard Drive

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

    You can’t beat this deal! Don’t delay get yours today

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

    Great external hard drive with encryption!

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

    best external hard drive. Amazing size and speed..

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    Yup

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

    Hella was tired of deleting games on good to go now.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great little external hard drive

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

    This is an excellent data back up for you computers. You all know you never have enough space, this will save all your sensitive information if used correctly.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • The Passport was just what I needed.

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

    I purchase the Passport to perform routine backups.

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

    5TB External HD

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

    Compact 5TB external HD performs functions as expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works great for ps4

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

    Simple setup and works like a charm with my ps4 slim.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • WD Support 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.

    Great product! I was a little disappointed that this did not come with a USB-C adapter. I say this because I bought the same exact hard drive before that came with one but also since technology is ever changing USB-C has gradually been on products the past few years.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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