Western Digital Portable Hard Drive Storage USB 3.0 My Passport 5TB

Feature	Specification
Capacity	5 TB
Interface	USB 3.0 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s)
Form Factor	2.5″ portable HDD
Performance	~127 MB/s read- ~128 MB/s write (CrystalDiskMark) citeturn0search9
Encryption	256-bit AES hardware + password protection
Software	WD Backup- WD Discovery- WD Drive Utilities
Dimensions	107 × 75 × 19 mm
Weight	~210 g
Format	NTFS (Windows)- reformattable for macOS
Warranty	3 years

 WD My Passport 5TB (USB 3.0) – Spacious & Secure Portable Storage

Massive Capacity in a Stylish- Pocket-Sized Form

The WD My Passport 5TB offers an ideal blend of high-capacity storage- sleek design- and built-in security for your digital life. Perfect for your favorite photos- videos- games- and backups- it combines simplicity- portability- and protection.

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 Key Features

• Huge 5TB Capacity – Enough to store over a million photos- 100 hours of 4K video- or your extensive music and document collection citeturn0search7turn0search4.
• Fast USB 3.0 (5Gb/s) – Delivers speedy file transfers- far faster than USB 2.0 citeturn0search2turn0search6.
• 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption & Password Protection – Safeguard your data with built-in security citeturn0search7turn0search4.
• WD Backup and Discovery Software – Automatically schedule backups and connect to cloud & social media services citeturn0search7turn0search6.
• Compact & Portable Design – Slim profile measuring ~107×75×19 mm and weighing just ~210g citeturn0search1turn0search8.
• NTFS formatted & plug-and-play for Windows; easily reformatted for macOS citeturn0search2turn0search8.
• Three-Year Warranty – Backed by WD’s standard warranty citeturn0search1turn0search6.

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 Real-World Feedback

• User praise: “Large capacity- easy to use- reliable… price is reasonable.” citeturn0search0turn0search3
• Minor drawbacks: Some users report occasional noise/vibration compared to smaller models citeturn0reddit16turn0reddit19.
• Expert take: Score ~127 MB/s read and ~128 MB/s write—solid performance but slower than SSDs citeturn0search9turn0search2.
• Gaming backup tip: Editors consider WD My Passport a top portable HDD choice for gamers seeking capacity over speed citeturn0news22.

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 Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Will it work right out of the box?
A1: Yes—formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows; macOS users can easily reformat or install WD's NTFS driver. citeturn0search2turn0search8

Q2: Can I store games or media files?
A2: Absolutely—large capacity and solid speeds (≈127 MB/s) make it ideal for media backups or PS4 game libraries. citeturn0search9turn0news22

Q3: Is the drive noisy or wobbly?
A3: It may run slightly louder or vibrate more than smaller-model HDDs—this is normal due to its larger size. citeturn0reddit16turn0reddit19

Q4: How secure is my data?
A4: Very secure- thanks to AES 256-bit hardware encryption and optional password protection. citeturn0search7turn0search4

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