Specifications
- Storage Capacity2000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDInterface(s)Micro-USB Type B
- Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 2000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Interface(s): Micro-USB Type B (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN
- Product Name: My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
- Color: Black
- Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 2000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: External
- External Hard Drive Type: Portable (Physical characteristics of the hard drive, including size, weight and how you connect to your device.)
- Interface(s): Micro-USB Type B (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Windows 10+, macOS 11+, ChromeOS
- Features
- Security Features: Password Protection
- Data Encryption: true
- Encryption Algorithm: 256-bit AES (The algorithm standard used to encrypt data on a device.)
- Usage: Everyday computing, Backup
- Power
- Power Source: USB port
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.53 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 2.95 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 4.2 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: Device Management and backup software (separate download required)
- Other
- UPC: 718037869476
Store, share and transport files with the lightweight Western Digital My Passport Portable Hard Drive. The SuperSpeed USB port lets you transfer large files in seconds and 256-bit AES hardware encryption helps keep your files secure. The My Passport provides enough space to store thousands of files and documents. Auto backup capability allows you to select the time and frequency of file transfers.
- 2TB storage capacity: Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
- USB 3.0 interface: Offers an easy-to-use connection to devices. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer. USB-powered.
- Backup: Make sure everything you createon your own life journey - photos, videos, music, and documents - doesn’t get lost. My Passport drive comes equipped with backup software (download required) that can be set to run automatically to your schedule, just pick the time and frequency to back up.
- Locked down: The My Passport drive’s built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps keep your digital life's contents secure.
- 2TB storage capacity: Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
- Portable design: Lets you take your data on the go.
Whats Included
- WD My Passport WDBYVG0020BBK - hard drive
- USB 3.0 cable
- WD Discovery software
- Quick Install Guide
Product Manuals
Q: Will this back up work with a MacBook Pro
A: Yes, it works with MacBook Pro.
Q: Is this external hard drive compatible with any video game consoles?
A: I use it with an Xbox one s. Works great.
A: It comes with a cable that you just plug into your USB port. You will be able to move or copy anything to it that you can download or that is sitting on your PC. No software setup required. Just plug in, make sure you locate where the drive is (on my laptop, my hard drive is C:\ and this devices comes up as E:\ so I make sure anything I save or move or copy to this external hard drive is on E:\). From there, you can create your own file folders such as: E:\Photos of Canada Trip
A: No it only comes with a USB input
A: Back up drives should usually be twice the size of the drive you’re backing up. You want to be able to store at least two backs ups on the drive. So yes, it will do back ups provided it is large enough to accommodate your drive.
A: The WD My Passport 2TB external drive is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS(s) Windows: 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 MAC: Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan and Sierra The WD Passport 2TB external drive back up software is only compatible with Windows: 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 So you should be ok
Q: Will this work with my desktop which has 2.0 USB?
A: Yes it is backwards compatible from 3.0 to 2.0.
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| Pros for WD - My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage, Ease of use, Size, Price, Reliability | Ease of use, Storage, Size, Speed, Compatibility | Ease of use, Storage, Speed, Size, Price | Storage, Ease of use, Price, Speed, Performance |
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Customers regard the My Passport 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive favorably for its substantial storage capacity, ease of use, and reliable performance. Many appreciate its compact size and reasonable price. While some users experienced minor challenges with the included software and initial setup, the positive feedback on storage, usability, and reliability outweighs these concerns.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
WD External Hard Drive 2TB - A Good Deal
I purchased this drive a couple of months ago to transfer my data from my old PC laptop to my new one. It was a good decision. WD drives are affordable, reliable, and easy to use. This one was just plug and play and didn’t require any formatting to be compatible with my device. The newer solid state drives might be a little faster in terms of loading your data, but this one hasn’t given me any trouble. And it’s a little more affordable than an SSD.
Posted by WalterS
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small Package, Lots of Storage
Doing some spring cleaning and I have several old laptops that I have been holding on to for years. Mainly because they have documents and photos that I might possibly need someday. I made an appointment with the Geek Squad to backup 2 old laptops and my current laptop. I bought this little hard drive because it was on sale and I am extremely happy with the purchase. It got everything. Documents, photos, videos!! So much stuff with lots of space left for more! Also, you can take it anywhere because it fits in the palm of your hand. I highly recommend this compact, powerful hard drive!
Posted by Fete
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for File/Photo Backup or Game Consoles
I bought this alongside a new laptop and was easily able to use it to transfer everything from my old one to my new one in one sitting. For a while it was stored in my laptop case, where it's so compact and thin that it hardly existed except when I wanted to use it. And since I got my PS5, it's been plugged in there as extended storage for back-compatible PS4 games. PS5 games install to the console SSD and PS4 games automatically install to this instead. It doesn't give that speed boost of an SSD, but it's not supposed to, and I haven't been worried about storage space ever since. I have dozens of games on it and it's not even half full. Highly recommended for PC or console use, as long as you recognize that it's a hard drive, not even remotely a slow one by their standards, and you'd pay at least double this price for this big an SSD.
Posted by wdya