Product Overview

The WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive – 1TB (Black) | WDBYVG0010BBK-WESN is a trusted and highly popular external storage solution, designed for users who prioritize portability, convenience, and data security. Its sleek, slim design allows it to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand, making it ideal for carrying important files wherever you go. Beyond just storage, it comes equipped with essential software for automatic backups and robust hardware encryption to protect your digital life.

Key Features & Specifications

• Capacity: 1TB (Terabyte) of storage, providing ample space for thousands of photos, videos, music files, and documents.
• Form Factor: A compact 2.5-inch internal HDD within a stylish, redesigned portable enclosure. Its slim profile (approx. 107.2 x 74.93 x 11.18 mm and 0.12 kg) makes it highly portable.
• Power Source: USB bus-powered, meaning it draws all necessary power directly from your computer’s USB port via the included cable. No external power adapter is required, enhancing portability.
• Plug-and-Play Simplicity: It comes preformatted as NTFS for immediate compatibility with Windows PCs (Windows 10+). For macOS users (macOS 11+), a downloadable NTFS driver allows read/write access without reformatting, or it can be easily reformatted for full Mac compatibility.
• Automatic Backup Software: Comes with WD Backup software (download required) that allows you to schedule automatic backups of your important files, ensuring your data is regularly saved and protected.
• Password Protection & Hardware Encryption: Features built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection (managed via WD Security software). This helps keep your digital content private and secure from unauthorized access.
• WD Discovery Software: Included software that helps manage the drive, connect to popular social media and cloud storage services (like Facebook, Dropbox, Google Drive) to import and back up online content, and access WD Drive Utilities.
• Durability and Reliability: WD builds these drives to demanding requirements for durability and long-term reliability, providing peace of mind for your data.
• Included Accessories: The package typically includes the portable hard drive, a SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5Gbps), and a quick install guide. Some versions might also include a USB-A to USB-C adapter.
• Warranty: Backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

Ideal Use Cases

• Personal Data Backup: An excellent choice for backing up essential documents, cherished photos, videos, and music, protecting against data loss from internal drive failures or accidental deletions.
• Expanding Laptop/Desktop Storage: Quickly and easily add more storage space to laptops or desktop PCs that are running low on internal capacity, helping to maintain system performance.
• Secure On-the-Go Data: Ideal for students, professionals, or anyone who needs to carry sensitive or large files between different locations, knowing their data is protected by hardware encryption.
• File Sharing: A convenient and secure medium for sharing files with friends, colleagues, or clients.
• Consolidating Data: Perfect for gathering files from various sources onto one central, portable drive.