Specifications
Storage Capacity5000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDInterface(s)Micro-USB Type B
Key Specs
Storage Capacity5000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDInterface(s)Micro-USB Type B
General
Product NameMy Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard DriveBrandWDModel NumberWDBPKJ0050BBK-WESNColorBlackColor CategoryBlack
Capacity
Storage Capacity5000 gigabytes
Performance
Storage Drive TypeHDD
Compatibility
Internal Or ExternalExternalExternal Hard Drive TypePortableInterface(s)Micro-USB Type BMinimum System RequirementsWindows 10+, macOS 11+, ChromeOS
Features
Security FeaturesPassword ProtectionData EncryptionYesEncryption Algorithm256-bit AESUsageEveryday computing, Backup
Power
Power SourceUSB port
Dimension
Product Height0.8 inchesProduct Width2.95 inchesProduct Weight7.4 ounces
Included
Included SoftwareDevice Management and backup software (separate download required)
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts3 yearsManufacturer's Warranty - Labor3 years
Other
UPC718037868448
Store, share and transport files with the lightweight Western Digital My Passport Portable Hard Drive. The SuperSpeed USB port lets you transfer large files in seconds and 256-bit AES hardware encryption helps keep your files secure. The My Passport provides enough space to store thousands of files and documents. Auto backup capability allows you to select the time and frequency of file transfers.
5TB storage capacity
Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface
Offers an easy-to-use connection to devices. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer. USB-powered.
Backup
Make sure everything you createon your own life journey - photos, videos, music, and documents - doesn’t get lost. My Passport drive comes equipped with backup software (download required) that can be set to run automatically to your schedule, just pick the time and frequency to back up.
Locked down
The My Passport built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps keep your digital life's contents secure.
Portable design
Lets you take your data on the go.
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*Reformatting is required for Mac OS.
**Features not compatible with Chromebook.
What's Included
WD My Passport WDBPKJ0050BBK - hard drive
USB 3.0 cable
Software
Manuals & Guides
Product Datasheet/Brochure (PDF)
Search
Q: QuestionWhat is the difference between the passport and the regular external hard drive?(3 answers)
A: AnswerIt's unclear what you mean when you say "regular" external hard drive. I'm going to assume you mean the WD Easystore 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, since it is so similar to the My Passport series. Other than slight differences in the physical dimensions of the drive, the major difference between them is that the My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive offers 256-bit AES Data Encryption and password protection with included WD Security software. The Easystore model does not.Answered by MPLumos
Q: QuestionWill this work with my Mac Pro?(2 answers)
A: Answeryes there is software on the drive for both Windows and Mac. No issues with MacBook Pro which I use it on.Answered by Rtowboats
- A: AnswerThe Western Digital My Passport hard drives will work as external storage for Play Station 4 and Xbox One. I have several connect to both of my consoles. Just remember to follow the on screen instructions to properly reformat the hard drives before using them as storage for the consoles.
Answered by LG51
- A: AnswerYes. You would simply need to format the drive to Fat 32/EX FAT. This would allow you to then use the external hard drive for practically ALL available platforms (Windows, IOS, Linux, etc.).
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionWill this 5TB WD Passport work with Windows 7?(5 answers)
A: AnswerPlease change the specs then because it says minimum system requirement Windows 8 & 10Answered by Michael
- A: AnswerDepends on how you set it up. You can set it up so that when it's attached to a particular computer, it automatically recognizes it and allows it to be accessed without a password. But if you attach it to a foreign computer, you will need to enter a password to access it. You can put in a password reminder as well.
Answered by hot2warm
Q: QuestionDo you need a special wire to hook to my MacBook Pro.?(3 answers)
A: AnswerNo everything comes in the box. Excellent.Answered by larrs
Q: QuestionWill this Hard Drive work on a 2.0 2.1 USB port on a PC?(2 answers)
A: AnswerIt should. I hooked it up to my 3-yrsr old Hi p and it works just fine.Answered by John123
WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
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Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2588 reviews
4.7Rating by feature
- 4.6Value
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- 4.7Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- 4.7Ease of Use
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Most stable HDD, portable, and best bang for buck
Largest hard portable hard drive I could find that didn’t need its own power supply from the maker of the safest drives. I’d never use anything other than Western Digital. I just wish I could get these in 10Tb or larger. I put a strip of Velcro on the bottom so I could mount it in my MacBook case, my MacBook will hold 4 on the screen before the weight gets to much. Would like to see USB-C only cords though with an adapter for USB-A instead of vice versa, but one can obtain cheap cords elsewhere.
Posted by FleetAdmiral
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good portable HD
Solid amount of storage I used for my media folder (music/movies) to have more free space on my main computer. Was easy to use and the portability/ability to interchange between computers allows me to listen to my music even at my office job.
Posted by Adam
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
WD 5Tb
Real easy connect. Good transfer rate. Plenty of room. You might find one on sales during Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Still good price.
Posted by KeithN
