WD - My Passport Go 500GB External USB 3.0 Portable SSD - Black/Cobalt

Name: WD - My Passport Go 500GB External USB 3.0 Portable SSD - Black/Cobalt
Brand: WD
SKU: 6355901
Rating: 4.5 (14 reviews)

Model: WDBMCG5000ABT-WESN

SKU: 6355901

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Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 500 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: SSD (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): USB Type A (USB 3.0 Gen1) (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
General
- Product Name: My Passport Go 500GB External USB 3.0 Portable SSD
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBMCG5000ABT-WESN
Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 500 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: SSD (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): USB Type A (USB 3.0 Gen1) (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10, Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra, Apple macOS 10.13 High Sierra, Apple macOS Mojave 10.14
Features
- Usage: Everyday computing
Power
- Power Source: USB port
Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.4 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: 2.6 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: 1.9 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
Included
- Included Software: WD Drive Utilities, WD Backup, WD Discovery
Other
- UPC: 718037867793

Store and back up data in this Western Digital My Passport Go 500GB portable SSD. A built-in USB 3.0 cable connects to various devices and offers rapid file transfers, and the compact shape provides easy mobility. This Western Digital My Passport Go 500GB portable SSD provides plenty of space for storing files.

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.

Whats Included

WD My Passport Go WDBMCG5000ABT - solid state drive
USB cable
Software

Q: Does this work with PS4? Especially would I get the speed benefits of SSD when using with PS4?

A: 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.

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the compact size of the My Passport Go 500GB External USB 3.0 Portable SSD, describing it as "very handy and rugged."

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fast but not the fastest SSD. Good for Xbox One X
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
Posted 5 years ago by daytonadan
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for photo backup
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.
Posted 5 years ago by TheSenate
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fine Product - Should Have Gone for the 1T!
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.
Posted 5 years ago by DCDFollowup