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WD 512GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage - USB 3.1 - Black-Gray - WDBKVX5120PSL-WESN

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  • 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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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 Transfers

The 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 Technology

Built 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 Encryption

Store 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 Reliability

Built 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 Backup

Included 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 Use

My 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.

What's in the box

  • Portable SSD drive
  • USB Type-C to Type-C cable (supports USB 3.1 Gen 2)
  • USB Type-C to Type-A adapter
  • WD Discovery for WD Backup, WD Security and WD Drive Utilities software
  • Quick Install Guide
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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.

    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    2,864 global ratings

    Customers say

    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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    91 customers mention81 positive10 negative

    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

    63 customers mention53 positive10 negative

    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

    63 customers mention57 positive6 negative

    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

    48 customers mention38 positive10 negative

    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

    44 customers mention44 positive0 negative

    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

    41 customers mention41 positive0 negative

    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

    27 customers mention23 positive4 negative

    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

    24 customers mention17 positive7 negative

    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

    Easy SSD upgrade to Mac Mini
    5 Stars
    Easy SSD upgrade to Mac Mini
    I purchased this WD My Passport SSD drive to use as a boot drive for my Apple Mac Mini (2012). Essentially cloning the existing hard drive to the SSD was very easy (just Google it...) and worked flawlessly with MacOS High Sierra.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.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy SSD upgrade to Mac Mini
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2018
    I purchased this WD My Passport SSD drive to use as a boot drive for my Apple Mac Mini (2012). Essentially cloning the existing hard drive to the SSD was very easy (just Google it...) and worked flawlessly with MacOS High Sierra.

    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.
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