WD External HDD Overview
Always have your files on hand with the sky WD 1TB My Passport USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive. Designed with a slim form factor, it's also available in a variety of colors to suit your style. Aside from its 1TB of storage capacity, it's built with 256-bit AES hardware encryption to help ensure your files are protected, and features USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for fast transfers. It and comes formatted NTFS for Windows 8.1 and 10, but may be reformatted for other operating systems, and connects to your host system using an included micro-USB to USB Type-A cable. Users can take advantage of WD's Discovery and Backup software to help manage and back up their files as well.
General Features
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.1 Gen 1, and USB 3.0 are synonymous and all can transfer data at a max speed of 5 Gb/s.
Slim Style
Make the most of your journey with style that suits you. The My Passport has been redesigned to feature a convenient, slim form factor and is available in a range of vibrant colors.
Backed Up
Make sure everything you create while on your own life journey - photos, videos, music, and documents - doesn't get lost. The My Passport drive comes equipped with WD Backup software that can be set to run automatically to your schedule. Just pick the time and frequency to back up important files from your system onto your My Passport drive.
Locked Down
Keep your digital life's contents secure with My Passport password protection and built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using WD Discovery
User-Friendly
My Passport portable storage is ready right out of the box, including all necessary cables. And with USB, you can quickly start backing up everything in your life and keep driving forward.
Social Friendly
Included WD Discovery software lets you connect to popular social media and cloud storage services like Facebook, Dropbox, and Google Drive. Seamlessly import, organize, and share your photos, videos, and docs to the My Passport drive to backup your online social life. WD Discovery can also manage your drive through WD Drive Utilities.
Ongoing Confidence
WD builds drives to demanding requirements for durability and reliability. On top of that, it comes with a 3-year limited warranty.
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UPC: 718037870137
In the Box
- WD 1TB My Passport USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive (2019, Sky)
- Micro-USB to USB Type-A Cable
- Limited 3-Year Warranty
WD External HDD Specs
| Storage Capacity |
1 TB |
| Connection |
1 x USB 3.2 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB Micro-B) |
| Read Speed |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Write Speed |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Pre-Format |
NTFS |
| Encryption |
256-Bit AES (-Based) |
Internal Drive
| Internal Interface |
SATA (Unspecified) |
| Type |
Hard Disk Drive |
External Enclosure
| Power Source |
USB Bus Power |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) |
4.2 x 3.0 x 0.8" / 107.2 x 75.0 x 19.2 mm |
| Weight |
0.5 lb / 210 g |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
0.45 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
9.5 x 6.3 x 4.6" |
WD External HDD Reviews
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