RAM | 512 GB |
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Hard Drive | 512 GB |
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WD 512GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage - USB 3.1 - Black-Gray - WDBKVX5120PSL-WESN
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Digital Storage Capacity | 512 GB |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Brand | WD |
Compatible Devices | Windows 7+ or MacOs |
Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
Hard Disk Size | 512 GB |
Specific Uses For Product | business, personal |
Included Components | Quick Install Guide, USB Type-C to Type-A adapter, WD Discovery for WD Backup, WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software, USB Type-C to Type-C cable (supports USB 3.1 Gen 2), Portable SSD drive See more |
Read Speed | 540 Megabytes Per Second |
Cache Size | 512 |
About this item
- Blazing-fast file transfers with read speeds up to 540 MB/s
- Password protection with hardware encryption
- USB Type-C and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ready; USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB-A compatible. Compatibility-Compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, macOS High Sierra, Sierra or El Capitan. Reformatting may be required for other operating systems
- WD Discovery software for WD Backup, WD Security, Social Media and Cloud Storage import, WD Drive Utilities
- 3-year manufacturer's limited warranty
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Value for money | 4.3 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
Portability | 5.0 | — | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.4 |
Durability | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.6 | — |
Storage Capacity | — | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Light weight | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | — | 4.6 |
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storage capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB | 2 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB | 2 TB |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb | usb c | usb c, solid state drive | solid state drive | usb |
compatible devices | Windows 7+ or MacOs | Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone, Gaming Console, Desktop | Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet | Gaming Console, Laptop, Camera, Tablet | iPhone 15, Desktop PC, Laptop, Gaming Console | Desktop, Laptop, Gaming Console |
form factor | Portable | Portable | Portable | Portable | Portable | Portable |
write speed | — | 1000 megabits per second | — | 1050 | 1950 | — |
read speed | 540 megabytes per second | 1050 megabytes per second | 1050 megabytes per second | 1050 megabytes per second | 2000 megabytes per second | — |
From the manufacturer
My Passport SSD Portable Solid State Drive with Auto Backup Software
The My Passport SSD is portable storage with blazing-fast transfers. Password protection with hardware encryption helps keep your content secure. Easy to use, the My Passport SSD is shock-resistant, compact storage in a cool, durable design.
- Blazing-fast file transfers with speeds up to 540MB/s
- Password protection with hardware encryption
- USB Type-C and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ready
- USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB-A compatible
- Trusted drive built with WD reliability
- Automatic backup
- Easy to use
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Blazing-fast File TransfersThe My Passport SSD is the fastest My Passport drive to date with speeds up to 540MB/s using the USB Type-C port to rapidly transfer data. Its speed also gives great performance to help run virtual machines on your computer. |
Cutting-edge Compatibility TechnologyBuilt for Mac or PC, the My Passport SSD is compatible with USB Type-C and USB Type-A ports. It’s Type-C ready to reach speeds up to 540MB/s. Also, USB 3.1 Gen 2-ready, and USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB-A compatible. |
Password Protection with Hardware EncryptionStore growing content on the My Passport SSD to alleviate limited internal storage space. Set a password to help keep it protected with built-in 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption with WD Security software. |
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Trusted Drive Built with WD ReliabilityBuilt to withstand a drop up to 6.5 feet (1.98 meters), My Passport SSD is engineered from the ground up by Western Digital. This trusted drive is quality inside and out. |
Automatic BackupIncluded WD Backup software makes it easy to automatically back up high-capacity files to your drive or Dropbox cloud service account. Just set it and forget it. Compatible with Apple Time Machine (requires reformatting). |
Easy to UseMy Passport SSD portable storage is ready to use out of the box. Whether backing up work docs or saving personal memories, plug it in and start transferring files right away. |
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Technical Details
Brand | WD |
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Series | My Passport |
Item model number | WDBKVX5120PSL-WESN |
Hardware Platform | Mac |
Operating System | Windows 7+ or MacOs |
Item Weight | 1.44 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 1.8 x 0.39 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.5 x 1.8 x 0.39 inches |
Flash Memory Size | 256 GB |
Manufacturer | Western Digital |
Language | English, English, English, English, English |
ASIN | B07C5BG857 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 3, 2018 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #457 in External Solid State Drives |
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Product Description
The My Passport SSD is portable storage with blazing-fast transfers. Password protection helps keep your content secure. Easy to use, the My Passport SSD is shock-resistant, compact storage in a cool, durable design.
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Customers like the speed, performance, size and quality of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's fast enough to edit videos, works great right out of the box and is very compact. That said, they appreciate the portability.
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Customers like the speed of the computer drive. They say it goes plenty fast, has much faster data transfer than traditional rotating discs, and works great. They also say it reads and writes ridiculously fast, making it easy to use. Customers also mention that the computer speed has been raised and improved dramatically. They mention that it's fast enough to edit videos and even run an Ubuntu virtual machine. They appreciate the faster load times, backups to this unit, and the shorter time of opening, processing, and saving large files.
"...I'm very pleased with this drive. It's compact size, speed and the ease with which I was able to upgrade and bring new life to an aging Mac have me..." Read more
"...The combination of low cost, large capacity, speed of USB-C interface makes this a very appealing drive." Read more
"I love this little SSD. It's probably the fastest external drive I've ever had the pleasure of using, and it doesn't even get hot during use...." Read more
"...The good news is that backups to this unit are faster, it had double the capacity of the two prior Passport devices..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the external hard drive. They say that it works great right out of the box, has fast transfer speeds, and has not had any problems with failures. Some mention that the drive is not fragile and has a plastic casing.
"...lightweight, and plugs in to any USB-C port on any computer and works with no hassle...." Read more
"...Everything is working perfectly so far, just an easy plug and play experience. My one gripe is how short the cable is that comes with it...." Read more
"I bought this back in 2019, and it worked great with my Intel MacBook Pro right out of the box...." Read more
"I've had this tiny SSD for about 9 months now and love it! It works great and doesn't come with the requisite hum of regular external hard drives..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the computer drive. They mention that it is much smaller than expected, very compact, and easy to carry. They also appreciate the low cost, large capacity, and speed of the USB-C interface.
"...I'm very pleased with this drive. It's compact size, speed and the ease with which I was able to upgrade and bring new life to an aging Mac have me..." Read more
"...Makes it highly portable.The combination of low cost, large capacity, speed of USB-C interface makes this a very appealing drive." Read more
"...It's small and lightweight, and plugs in to any USB-C port on any computer and works with no hassle...." Read more
"...The good news is that backups to this unit are faster, it had double the capacity of the two prior Passport devices..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They mention it's robust, reliable, and has WD high quality material. Customers say it'll be a perfect drive for regular backups.
"...The drive is very small and lightweight. It's in a shock-resistant case that probably would be OK if dropped a few times from 3-4', but I'd not..." Read more
"...with confidence that with reasonable care these will give you great, reliable.service for years...." Read more
"...Not hot at all. The unit itself feels well built but I do recommend getting the case for it as it is so small and light I do worry about it getting..." Read more
"...Sometimes the repair fails and I need to either restart my computer or unplug/replug the drive several times for the repair to work...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the computer drive. They say it is very light, easy to carry in a small case, and easy to transport. The price tags are under USD 90, making it handy for extended travel.
"...The drive is very small and lightweight...." Read more
"...It's like a box of matches. No complaints though! Makes it highly portable...." Read more
"...It's small and lightweight, and plugs in to any USB-C port on any computer and works with no hassle...." Read more
"...so it will be handy for extended travel as we are very oriented to traveling with one carry-on size..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the computer drive. They mention that the USB-C interface makes it very appealing, excellent, and light. Some say that it's the best drive ever, blazing speed on MacBook Pro, and a great little SSD drive. Overall, most are satisfied with the design and performance of the product.
"...low cost, large capacity, speed of USB-C interface makes this a very appealing drive." Read more
"This is a great ssd, light and fast, without moving components like normal external hdds that can get scratched or wrecked...." Read more
"...for a road warrior with tons of extra data to carry around, the drive is perfect...." Read more
"Best drive ever, blazing speed on my MacBook Pro, I highly recommend it for timeMachine backups and restores..." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation of the computer drive. They mention that it is easy to set up, convenient, and simple to use as a plain drive. Customers also appreciate the easy ordering process and prompt delivery. Overall, customers are happy with the ease and convenience of installation.
"...That in mind, this is a great drive. Simple to use as a plain drive...." Read more
"...Everything is working perfectly so far, just an easy plug and play experience. My one gripe is how short the cable is that comes with it...." Read more
"...This makes the third copy of data in three formats easy and painless. It took about 10 minutes to copy 150 gigs...." Read more
"...like the most, it reads and writes ridiculously fast and its very easy to use...." Read more
Customers like the value of the computer drive. They say it's an excellent product for the price point, and is solid value for the speed and convenience. Some customers also mention that the drive is expensive but totally worth it.
"...No complaints though! Makes it highly portable.The combination of low cost, large capacity, speed of USB-C interface makes this a very..." Read more
"...Overall excellent product for the price point." Read more
"...Wish I had the money to buy more of these pricy little buggers. Expensive, but totally worth it" Read more
"...It’s a solid value for the speed and convenience...." Read more
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This 512GB SSD drive is essentially the same size as the drive already in my Mac Mini. Because it comes ready to go as an external drive there's no need to purchase any cables or enclosures to use it. It will work for both Mac (High Sierra and El Capitan) and PCs (Windows 7, 8's and 10) too.
The drive comes with a USB-C and an adapter for USB-C to USB-A. Backwards compatible to USB 2.0 it is USB 3.1 compatibility rated.
The drive does come with WD Discovery software for backup and security installed. To use this as a boot drive, users will need to format (erase) the drive prior to installing their own computer's operating system on the drive.
The drive is very small and lightweight. It's in a shock-resistant case that probably would be OK if dropped a few times from 3-4', but I'd not expect it to be abuse-worthy. It does get warm on the silver part of the drive case, but not hot to the touch. It is powered by its connection to your PC or Mac - there's no external power source needed to power the drive.
The drive has a 3 year warranty through Western Digital, with the serial number on the back of the drive which is needed for registration.
The drive can reach speeds up to 540MbS, but that will depend upon how the drive works with your existing system. The Mac Mini I have didn't reach those transfer speeds with a core i5 processor (2.1Ghz) and 16GB of memory, but I didn't expect it to. I was pleasantly surprised by the boost in speed over the internal hard drive though.
Using BlackMagic Disk Speed Test app, I had speeds of 71MbS write and 73MbS read with the internal hard drive. Using the WD My Passport SSD I was able to get 370MbS write and 420MbS read speeds. A fantastic leap to 5-6x's faster speeds overall using the WD SSD!
Boot time was also cut in half using the USB connected SSD (USB 2.0 connection) versus the internal drive.
I'm very pleased with this drive. It's compact size, speed and the ease with which I was able to upgrade and bring new life to an aging Mac have me singing this drive's praises and looking to buy another one.
Highly recommend this drive for anyone who wants a speedy connection or a way to boost the performance of their Mac Mini.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2018
This 512GB SSD drive is essentially the same size as the drive already in my Mac Mini. Because it comes ready to go as an external drive there's no need to purchase any cables or enclosures to use it. It will work for both Mac (High Sierra and El Capitan) and PCs (Windows 7, 8's and 10) too.
The drive comes with a USB-C and an adapter for USB-C to USB-A. Backwards compatible to USB 2.0 it is USB 3.1 compatibility rated.
The drive does come with WD Discovery software for backup and security installed. To use this as a boot drive, users will need to format (erase) the drive prior to installing their own computer's operating system on the drive.
The drive is very small and lightweight. It's in a shock-resistant case that probably would be OK if dropped a few times from 3-4', but I'd not expect it to be abuse-worthy. It does get warm on the silver part of the drive case, but not hot to the touch. It is powered by its connection to your PC or Mac - there's no external power source needed to power the drive.
The drive has a 3 year warranty through Western Digital, with the serial number on the back of the drive which is needed for registration.
The drive can reach speeds up to 540MbS, but that will depend upon how the drive works with your existing system. The Mac Mini I have didn't reach those transfer speeds with a core i5 processor (2.1Ghz) and 16GB of memory, but I didn't expect it to. I was pleasantly surprised by the boost in speed over the internal hard drive though.
Using BlackMagic Disk Speed Test app, I had speeds of 71MbS write and 73MbS read with the internal hard drive. Using the WD My Passport SSD I was able to get 370MbS write and 420MbS read speeds. A fantastic leap to 5-6x's faster speeds overall using the WD SSD!
Boot time was also cut in half using the USB connected SSD (USB 2.0 connection) versus the internal drive.
I'm very pleased with this drive. It's compact size, speed and the ease with which I was able to upgrade and bring new life to an aging Mac have me singing this drive's praises and looking to buy another one.
Highly recommend this drive for anyone who wants a speedy connection or a way to boost the performance of their Mac Mini.
That in mind, this is a great drive. Simple to use as a plain drive. It also provides WD features for encryption and cloud backup ...these services require registration but registration is NOT required in order to use the drive itself (and the drive can be encrypted with other methods than the WD method...so for paranoid types who don't want to register their encrypted drive up to the cloud do not need to do so).
The physical size of the drive itself is much much smaller than I was expecting; much smaller than a standard laptop-type hard drive in an enclosure. It's like a box of matches. No complaints though! Makes it highly portable.
The combination of low cost, large capacity, speed of USB-C interface makes this a very appealing drive.
However, about two years in, I started noticing a problem where it would randomly eject and reconnect to my computer, This became particularly problematic because it started happening during large file transfers like syncing photos, and would eventually corrupt the data. Unfortunately, the problem was manageable until just a month after the three-year warranty expired, which was a bummer. Luckily, I had taken backups of my data, but recovering everything was a real pain.
I recently decided to crack the drive open, remove the physical mSATA SSD module, and put that in a different SSD-to-USB enclosure--turns out, the drive itself was fine. My guess is that the USB board was faulty. So, if you're tech savvy and willing to risk that outcome, this drive will do you just fine. But, there are other faster, cheaper (per terabyte), and potentially more reliable than this.
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