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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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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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  • External drive

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

    I love WD external drives. This is my 6th drive and was upgrading size. I like the drive and access speed. I just wish they would switch over to a SATA cable or USB c on some options.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Worthy investment

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

    Great for backing up for files. The install was easy but you must read the instructions. It's quiet when it's on. Most of external hard drives are WD. So I already knew what to expect

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice drive, especially if you catch it on sale!

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

    Much quicker than the standard Passport drive I was using. Averages about 60-100MBs when transferring files.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Drive it!

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

    Excellent external hard drive with easy operations and fast speed.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice overall performance

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a nice external Hard Disk. It has good writing speed and reading speed. The only downside is its connector is unique, we may need this connector more generic.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Encryption software was the main reason for buying

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

    This model comes with encryption software which was the main factor in buying it. It was also on sale and made the decision even easier. I have been using Western Digital for many years and have been satisfied overall.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent external 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.

    My external hard drive is exactly what we wanted to backup our pictures and files to a portable storage unit.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Exciting

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

    Bought for my son for Christmas and he was excited to get

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • good drive

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

    Great for backing up stuff. I would not use this drive for video editing. Will work to store footage just not to edit with. To slow of a drive!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great product for external storage

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

    It’s a awesome product with great speed. I love this product and recommend for external storage.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Get one!

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

    Epic hard drive I've had for almost a year 0 issues and is the best value for money on best buy

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • good backup drive

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

    Just as advertised an nicely dicounted. Too bd it's not SSD.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Hard Drive

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

    Good product.....But the installation is not easy. Was told ANYONE could install easily didn't need any computer knowledge to install....Not true Do yourself a favor and just have Best Buy Techs install but $100.00 0n each computer is a bit excessive IF it's so easy to do.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • useful and stable

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

    It’s really useful and stable. Perhaps need another one.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • A fast way to back up everything locally!

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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, works fine and has been a fast way to back up everything locally!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good product

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

    This is my second purchase, I like the first one so I purchased this one. Solid design too

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Just what I needed to back up my computer for a gr

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

    Just what I needed to back up my computer for a great price

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Adequate drive if you don’t need SSD-like speed

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

    This drive was bought to back up some large video files from a SSD hard drive. I knew it’d be slow-going, so I had no issues waiting for the files to transfer. Good price to pay for peace of mind.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Brand, Great Products

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

    I've owned many WD drives in the past and they've yet to fail on me. Time will tell if this continues to keep going strong for it's entire warranty period, but so far it's working great.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good HD

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

    This is my second HD from WD, I really like them to be realliable and that they add a security feature. A long time ago I got my backpack stolen and I wish I had security features in that brand.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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