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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
Highly rated by customers for:
Your price for this item is $144.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2831 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

    AMAZING

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

    Such a great product!! Works great for my xbox one. Simply plug in and store!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works as expected

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

    Works as expected. Didn't need anything extremely fancy, happy with this unit.

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

    Works as expected

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

    This external drive is very large and pretty fast to download files.

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

    Good device

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

    Great device thus far………………… ………………… …………………………………….

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

    Small but Efficient

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

    Great little backup hard drive. Out of sight, out of mind.

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

    WD 5TB External Haed Drive

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

    Works perfectly and easy to set up and use !!!!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Backup 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 backup 4TB raid 5 drive for Rebuild. Worked perfectly.

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

    Harddrive

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

    Really great harddrive, plenty of storage for everything

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

    Excellent storage at a good price

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

    Exactly as advertised. Easy to use and priced reasonably.

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

    Great product

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

    Met all my needs. Simple to set up. Using as a backup HD for my PS4

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

    Works great

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

    Great item works great and would buy again and let friends know

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

    Great 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.

    Great for backup photos, etc to insure you don't lose them in the cloud.

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

    Works.

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

    Glad I bought this. Works out of the box. Can monitor backups easily.

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

    My Passport

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

    Easy to use, great pricing.Works well with my M1 Mac Mini.

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

    Easy to use.

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

    Backed all my stuff on it very easily. And I will continue to use it.

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

    Great stuff for your ps4.

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

    Nice all around external drive. Compact and big space for your ps4 and xbox

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

    Compact, efficient

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

    This replaced an older, failing backup drive. Works great!

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

    Ease of use

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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 and set up plug it in and it will do the rest for you.

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

    Really nice size for the price.

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

    The speed and size of this hard drive was just what I was looking for.

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

    Great!!!

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

    Absolutely love it. Perfect for storing movies on and great value too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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