Western Digital WD 2TB My Passport Portable Hard Disk Drive, USB 3.0 with Automatic Backup, 256 Bit AES Hardware Encryption,Password…
Form Factor: 2.5-inch | SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port |USB 2.0 compatible| Material: Plastic
Formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows | Can be reformatted for Mac or other operating systems.
Software for device management and automatic backup with password protection- 256-bit AES hardware encryption
Warranty: 3 Year Warranty
Specification: Western Digital WD 2TB My Passport Portable Hard Disk Drive, USB 3.0 with Automatic Backup, 256 Bit AES Hardware Encryption,Password…
Brand
Western Digital
Manufacturer
Calcomp Electronics Public Co., Ltd.
Series
My Passport
Colour
Red
Form Factor
Portable
Item Height
0.44 Inches
Item Width
2.95 Inches
Product Dimensions
10.72 x 7.49 x 1.12 cm, 120 g
Item model number
WDBYVG0020BRD-WESN
Hard Drive Size
2 TB
Hard Drive Interface
USB 1.1
Hardware Platform
PC, MAC(re-formating required)
Are Batteries Included
No
Included Components
Hard Disk Drive, USB 3.0 Cable, Quick Start Guide
Country of Origin
Thailand
Imported By
Ingram Micro India Pvt. Ltd.,5th Floor, Building A, Empire Plaza, LBS Marg, Vikhroli West, Mumbai 400083..
Item Weight
120 g
9 reviews for Western Digital WD 2TB My Passport Portable Hard Disk Drive, USB 3.0 with Automatic Backup, 256 Bit AES Hardware Encryption,Password…
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prashant gupta –
Pros: 1. Good build quality 2. Compact, but little thicker than 2tb wd passport 3. Good transfer rate from ssd internal drive write speed at 115MBPS, opposite must be even higher but haven’t tested. 4. Sleek design 5. Weight is okayish, quite heavier than same version for 2tb 6. Tiny blinking light, doesn’t take much energy. 7. Internal security software of wd works well.
Cons: 1. Quite expensive in today’s age when so many other companies working on 3D NAND tech. Bought for Rs. 9797 in August 2023. 2. Usb-c is not there. Same old cable. 3. You get 4.54tb and not entire 5tb and that’s understandable as manufacturers make it like 1000 byte per kb and not 1024.
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★★★★★
One Malabar Hill –
Easy to use.
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★★★★★
Palash B. –
The media could not be loaded.
I create YouTube videos for my wife’s cooking channel and storage has been a big want for us. I have a WD MyCloud 2TB with a Seagate 4TB Backup Plus as a backup and both required power, but I need a 4TB portable hard disk and ended up in buying this Western Digital 4TB My Passport Portable hard disk (New Edition) for Rs.8198.
———————————————— 📦 IN THE BOX & HDD CONTENTS ———————————————— ◾ 4TB Blue Portable Harddisk in a bubble case ◾ Superspeed USB cable ◾ Quick Install Guide ◾ WD Discovery software for WD Backup ◾ WD Security and WD Drive Utilities
—————————————- 🗓️ MY USAGE & EXPERIENCE —————————————- The product has been manufactured in Thailand and imported to India and this New Edition WD My Passport is supposed to have lesser failures and supposed to be more robust than the previous version.
Upon connecting 3.63TB was free and 297MB was used by the formatting of the disk which stores the disk geometry that allows hard disk to accept, store, and retrieve data. The hard disk was formatted with NTFS.
This hard disk fits inside the palm of the hand and is quite small for a 4TB, 10.7cm length, 7.5cm breadth and 1.8cm depth, and is not heavy too.
Being a portable hard disk, it doesn’t require any power. I was able to connect it with my Xbox, WD MyCloud, Laptop and Desktop with ease and it detects quite fast.
The write speeds were at 110 MB/s in actual and read speeds was around 115 MB/s. The disk reports were also almost similar at 120-127 MB/s. (see attached report). But the speeds changes depending on the free disk space, how much the disk is fragmented and whether there are any bad sectors, etc. This is quite impressive in my opinion.
I didn’t see any heating up issues with this new edition and temperature always remained under 37 degree C even under heavy writes in my testing with room temperature around 27- degree C.
The WD Discovery software is super cool, it can import files from social media and maintain a backup. Just need to sign into Facebook or Instagram or Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive. It can also take a backup from WD MyCloud devices.
The WD Security app provides a way to setup a password for the hard disk and contents can be encrypted, so when data is written it’s encrypted and when data is read it’s decrypted when password is used. I haven’t tried any brute force recovery of data on this disk yet but the encryption seems to be good enough for home use. I didn’t set the password as if password is forgotten I can’t recover it back and only way to re-use the disk is by formatting.
The hard disk has a small led indicator which can be turned off from the WD Discovery settings if required.
I was able to backup all my YouTube video edits with ease and quickly, also was able to back up my Dropbox.
I don’t see any cons as of now, and since I haven’t contacted the customer service I can’t comment on that part.
————————- 💖 WHAT I LIKED ————————- ◾ 3 years warranty ◾ Good looking and light weight ◾ Automatic backup, Password protection + 256bit Encryption ◾ Fast read and write speeds
——————- 🥇 OVERALL ——————- A great hard disk at a good pricing. This new edition should be more stable and when take care well like not moving the hard disk while it being used, doing a safe eject of the hard disk, not dropping etc. this hard disk should last longer in my perspective, only time will tell. Overall am happy with my purchase as it meets my expectations.
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★★★★★
N. D. Graham –
No problems Love this and got it for a good price
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★★★★★
prashant gupta –
The Western Digital 2TB My Passport Portable Hard Disk Drive, purchased from Amazon, has quickly become an indispensable part of my digital life. This sleek and reliable storage solution offers ample capacity, portability, and security features that exceed expectations.
First and foremost, let’s talk about storage capacity. With 2TB of storage space, the My Passport drive provides plenty of room for storing a vast collection of photos, videos, music, documents, and more. Whether you’re a content creator, a professional on the go, or a casual user looking to back up your files, this drive has you covered.
The compact and portable design of the My Passport drive makes it ideal for on-the-go use. Its slim profile easily fits into your pocket, bag, or purse, allowing you to carry your files with you wherever you go. Whether you’re traveling for work or leisure, you can rest assured knowing that your data is always within reach.
Moreover, the My Passport drive offers reliable performance and data transfer speeds thanks to its USB 3.0 interface. Whether you’re transferring large files or streaming multimedia content, you can count on smooth and seamless performance every time.
Security is another area where the My Passport drive excels. With built-in hardware encryption and password protection, you can keep your sensitive data safe from unauthorized access. This added layer of security provides peace of mind, especially when storing confidential or personal information.
Setting up the My Passport drive is a breeze, thanks to Western Digital’s user-friendly software suite. The included WD Backup software allows you to schedule automatic backups of your files, ensuring that your data is always up to date and protected against data loss.
In conclusion, the Western Digital 2TB My Passport Portable Hard Disk Drive is a stellar choice for anyone in need of reliable, portable storage. With its generous capacity, compact design, fast data transfer speeds, and robust security features, it’s a versatile solution that meets the needs of both professionals and everyday users alike. If you’re in the market for a dependable external hard drive, look no further than the My Passport drive from Western Digital.
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★★★★★
Captain Retail –
This WD external hard drive arrived very promptly after ordering in perfect condition in commercial packaging. It is small yet mighty with 4TB of storage space and uses USB to connect to a hub. Works fine. I have used Western Digital products many times over the past 30 years and they have proven to be reliable and relatively long lasting computer hardware. Performance (read-write speeds for data transfer) are fine. Not light speed but perfectly good for a home movie, music and gaming library or backup.
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One Malabar Hill –
Like this one
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Captain Retail –
I have been using the Western Digital WD 1TB My Passport Portable Hard Disk Drive for several months now and I am extremely impressed with its performance. As someone who works with large files and needs to constantly back up important data, this hard drive has been a lifesaver. First of all, the design of the hard drive is sleek and compact, making it easy to carry around with me wherever I go. The black color gives it a professional and modern look. The USB 3.0 connection ensures fast transfer speeds, which is essential for my work. The storage capacity of 1TB is more than enough for my needs, and I appreciate the fact that I can store a large number of files without worrying about running out of space. The hard drive also comes with password protection and hardware encryption, which adds an extra layer of security to my data. In terms of performance, this hard drive has exceeded my expectations. It is incredibly fast and reliable, and I have not experienced any issues with data loss or corruption. I use it to transfer large files, and it has never failed me.
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Malinda Chun –
No problem with it, works like it should. Will be buying another.
prashant gupta –
Pros:
1. Good build quality
2. Compact, but little thicker than 2tb wd passport
3. Good transfer rate from ssd internal drive write speed at 115MBPS, opposite must be even higher but haven’t tested.
4. Sleek design
5. Weight is okayish, quite heavier than same version for 2tb
6. Tiny blinking light, doesn’t take much energy.
7. Internal security software of wd works well.
Cons:
1. Quite expensive in today’s age when so many other companies working on 3D NAND tech. Bought for Rs. 9797 in August 2023.
2. Usb-c is not there. Same old cable.
3. You get 4.54tb and not entire 5tb and that’s understandable as manufacturers make it like 1000 byte per kb and not 1024.
One Malabar Hill –
Easy to use.
Palash B. –
The media could not be loaded.
I create YouTube videos for my wife’s cooking channel and storage has been a big want for us. I have a WD MyCloud 2TB with a Seagate 4TB Backup Plus as a backup and both required power, but I need a 4TB portable hard disk and ended up in buying this Western Digital 4TB My Passport Portable hard disk (New Edition) for Rs.8198.
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📦 IN THE BOX & HDD CONTENTS
————————————————
◾ 4TB Blue Portable Harddisk in a bubble case
◾ Superspeed USB cable
◾ Quick Install Guide
◾ WD Discovery software for WD Backup
◾ WD Security and WD Drive Utilities
—————————————-
🗓️ MY USAGE & EXPERIENCE
—————————————-
The product has been manufactured in Thailand and imported to India and this New Edition WD My Passport is supposed to have lesser failures and supposed to be more robust than the previous version.
Upon connecting 3.63TB was free and 297MB was used by the formatting of the disk which stores the disk geometry that allows hard disk to accept, store, and retrieve data. The hard disk was formatted with NTFS.
This hard disk fits inside the palm of the hand and is quite small for a 4TB, 10.7cm length, 7.5cm breadth and 1.8cm depth, and is not heavy too.
Being a portable hard disk, it doesn’t require any power. I was able to connect it with my Xbox, WD MyCloud, Laptop and Desktop with ease and it detects quite fast.
The write speeds were at 110 MB/s in actual and read speeds was around 115 MB/s. The disk reports were also almost similar at 120-127 MB/s. (see attached report). But the speeds changes depending on the free disk space, how much the disk is fragmented and whether there are any bad sectors, etc. This is quite impressive in my opinion.
I didn’t see any heating up issues with this new edition and temperature always remained under 37 degree C even under heavy writes in my testing with room temperature around 27- degree C.
The WD Discovery software is super cool, it can import files from social media and maintain a backup. Just need to sign into Facebook or Instagram or Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive. It can also take a backup from WD MyCloud devices.
The WD Security app provides a way to setup a password for the hard disk and contents can be encrypted, so when data is written it’s encrypted and when data is read it’s decrypted when password is used. I haven’t tried any brute force recovery of data on this disk yet but the encryption seems to be good enough for home use. I didn’t set the password as if password is forgotten I can’t recover it back and only way to re-use the disk is by formatting.
The hard disk has a small led indicator which can be turned off from the WD Discovery settings if required.
I was able to backup all my YouTube video edits with ease and quickly, also was able to back up my Dropbox.
I don’t see any cons as of now, and since I haven’t contacted the customer service I can’t comment on that part.
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💖 WHAT I LIKED
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◾ 3 years warranty
◾ Good looking and light weight
◾ Automatic backup, Password protection + 256bit Encryption
◾ Fast read and write speeds
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🥇 OVERALL
——————-
A great hard disk at a good pricing. This new edition should be more stable and when take care well like not moving the hard disk while it being used, doing a safe eject of the hard disk, not dropping etc. this hard disk should last longer in my perspective, only time will tell. Overall am happy with my purchase as it meets my expectations.
N. D. Graham –
No problems Love this and got it for a good price
prashant gupta –
The Western Digital 2TB My Passport Portable Hard Disk Drive, purchased from Amazon, has quickly become an indispensable part of my digital life. This sleek and reliable storage solution offers ample capacity, portability, and security features that exceed expectations.
First and foremost, let’s talk about storage capacity. With 2TB of storage space, the My Passport drive provides plenty of room for storing a vast collection of photos, videos, music, documents, and more. Whether you’re a content creator, a professional on the go, or a casual user looking to back up your files, this drive has you covered.
The compact and portable design of the My Passport drive makes it ideal for on-the-go use. Its slim profile easily fits into your pocket, bag, or purse, allowing you to carry your files with you wherever you go. Whether you’re traveling for work or leisure, you can rest assured knowing that your data is always within reach.
Moreover, the My Passport drive offers reliable performance and data transfer speeds thanks to its USB 3.0 interface. Whether you’re transferring large files or streaming multimedia content, you can count on smooth and seamless performance every time.
Security is another area where the My Passport drive excels. With built-in hardware encryption and password protection, you can keep your sensitive data safe from unauthorized access. This added layer of security provides peace of mind, especially when storing confidential or personal information.
Setting up the My Passport drive is a breeze, thanks to Western Digital’s user-friendly software suite. The included WD Backup software allows you to schedule automatic backups of your files, ensuring that your data is always up to date and protected against data loss.
In conclusion, the Western Digital 2TB My Passport Portable Hard Disk Drive is a stellar choice for anyone in need of reliable, portable storage. With its generous capacity, compact design, fast data transfer speeds, and robust security features, it’s a versatile solution that meets the needs of both professionals and everyday users alike. If you’re in the market for a dependable external hard drive, look no further than the My Passport drive from Western Digital.
Captain Retail –
This WD external hard drive arrived very promptly after ordering in perfect condition in commercial packaging. It is small yet mighty with 4TB of storage space and uses USB to connect to a hub. Works fine. I have used Western Digital products many times over the past 30 years and they have proven to be reliable and relatively long lasting computer hardware. Performance (read-write speeds for data transfer) are fine. Not light speed but perfectly good for a home movie, music and gaming library or backup.
One Malabar Hill –
Like this one
Captain Retail –
I have been using the Western Digital WD 1TB My Passport Portable Hard Disk Drive for several months now and I am extremely impressed with its performance. As someone who works with large files and needs to constantly back up important data, this hard drive has been a lifesaver. First of all, the design of the hard drive is sleek and compact, making it easy to carry around with me wherever I go. The black color gives it a professional and modern look. The USB 3.0 connection ensures fast transfer speeds, which is essential for my work. The storage capacity of 1TB is more than enough for my needs, and I appreciate the fact that I can store a large number of files without worrying about running out of space. The hard drive also comes with password protection and hardware encryption, which adds an extra layer of security to my data. In terms of performance, this hard drive has exceeded my expectations. It is incredibly fast and reliable, and I have not experienced any issues with data loss or corruption. I use it to transfer large files, and it has never failed me.
Malinda Chun –
No problem with it, works like it should. Will be buying another.