WD - My Passport Go 500GB External USB 3.0 Portable SSD - Black/Cobalt
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Description
Features
500GB storage capacity
Provides plenty of space to store music and other media files.
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.
Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0
Enable a rapid response when updating files.
Automatic backup options
Allow you to use compatible software to back up your files to the server.
Solid state drive with no moving parts
Ensures cool, quiet operation.
Time Machine compatible
Back up your entire system directly to the drive.
Portable design
Lets you take your data on the go.
Compatible with PC and Mac
For flexible installation options.
What's Included
WD My Passport Go WDBMCG5000ABT - solid state drive
USB cable
Software
Key Specs
- Storage Capacity500 gigabytes
- Storage Drive TypeSSD
- Interface(s)USB Type A (USB 3.0 Gen1)
General
- Product NameMy Passport Go 500GB External USB 3.0 Portable SSD
- BrandWD
- Model NumberWDBMCG5000ABT-WESN
Capacity
- Storage Capacity500 gigabytes
Performance
- Storage Drive TypeSSD
Compatibility
- Internal Or ExternalExternal
- External Hard Drive TypePortable
- Interface(s)USB Type A (USB 3.0 Gen1)
- Minimum System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10, Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra, Apple macOS 10.13 High Sierra, Apple macOS Mojave 10.14
Features
- UsageEveryday computing
Power
- Power SourceUSB port
Dimension
- Product Height0.4 inches
- Product Width2.6 inches
- Product Weight1.9 ounces
Included
- Included SoftwareWD Drive Utilities, WD Backup, WD Discovery
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts3 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor3 years
Other
- UPC718037867793
Customer reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 14 reviews
(14 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Price, SpeedCons mentioned:Storage
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fine Product - Should Have Gone for the 1T!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fine drive. Good price. Using for backup of 500G hard drive on laptop. Should have gone with a 1T drive just so I wouldn't have to delete backups as frequently. Not a product issue. Works seamlessly. Appears to be fast.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Size, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for photo backup
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This external drive is perfect for backing up photos. Since it is an SSD, the transfer speeds are fast and it's easy to navigate through photos. I got this for my Mother to backup the family photos that she had not backed up. I expected it to be small, but it is smaller and lighter than I expected. The only con that I can think of would be the price. SSDs are not cheap, but it is well worth it to use an SSD over a hard drive for many reasons. As far as pricing goes, the WD Passport Go is competitively and fairly priced.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Compact
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fast but not the fastest SSD. Good for Xbox One X
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this super compact little drive to use with my Xbox One X and works just fine for that. Immediately recognized when I plugged it in, but had to reformat it so it could be used to for games and saved games. (you are prompted to do this) Write speed is quite slow for an SSD but read speed is a decent improvement over mechanical HDD. Which is what you want when launching games or saved games. Just be prepared to wait when copying games from the internal drive to the SSD. Very short built in cord, just a few inches, may not be enough for some folks. But perfect for Xbox. Works on all Xbox One X USB ports, btw, which are all 3.0
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Compact, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this portable hard drive
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This portable hard drive is so easy to use and is small enough to take anywhere. The solid state configuration makes it very fast as well. Excellent product.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good sturdy case at excellent price
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Case provides good protection for my Ipad and is very flexible. Excellent price.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Compact, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So far so good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Used it make a backup, and it works fast and is nice and compact
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Usb cable
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Used for Mac Backups
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased this to be the drive for backups for my Mac desktop. It works great and has not given me any issues in almost 10 months. I’m not a fan of the USB cable being permanently attached to the unit, but I knew that when I bought the drive.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Compact
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice and compact
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The drive is small and compact with a place to fit the cord neatly in the back. Just a little pricey for the capacity.
I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionDoes this work with PS4? Especially would I get the speed benefits of SSD when using with PS4?
Asked by Zain.
- A:Answer Yes. This utilizes the USB 3.0 port which is compatible with the ports on PS3/PS4, Xbox 360/Xbox One as well as standard USB 3.0 ports on PCs & MACs.
Answered by mjmj