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Western Digital 1TB My Passport Portable HDD (Black)
WDBYVG0010BBK-WESN
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Product Overview
Key Features
- Portable hard drive 1TB storage Micro-B connection
- SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5Gbps) for fast transfers
- Compatible with Windows 10 and ChromeOST compact design
- Password protection software and lightweight at 0.12kg
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Western Digital
- Model Number:
- WDBYVG0010BBK-WESN
- Storage Capacity:
- 1TB
- Read Speed (mbps):
- 5000
- Connections:
- Micro-B
- Type:
- Portable Hard Drive
Connections
- Connection Type:
- USB-A
General Information
- Colour:
- Black
- System Requirements:
- Windows® 10+, ChromeOST
- What's In The Box:
- My Passport® portable hard drive, SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5Gbps), Software1 for device management and backup with password protection, Quick install guide
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 3 Year
Connections
- Connection Type:
- USB-A
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 3 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 13.46
- Product Width (mm):
- 74.93
- Product Depth (mm):
- 107.19
- Product Weight (g):
- 14
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 11
- Box Width (mm):
- 75
- Box Depth (mm):
- 107
- Box Weight (kg):
- 0
Product Reviews of Western Digital 1TB My Passport Portable HDD (Black)
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.6 out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
91% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Simple setup process with clear instructions and compact design
- Reliable performance for data backup and daily document storage
- Affordable pricing with solid build quality and ample storage
- Lightweight and portable, convenient to carry anywhere
- Consistent compatibility across devices, but some connection issues reported
- Suitable for both home and commercial use, highly recommended by repeat buyers
Pros
Easy (4)
Portable (4)
Quality (2)
Reliable (2)
Easy setup and sleek
Loved the easy setup and sleek look. Very reasonably priced with Good guys as always.
Subbu
Confirmed purchase 26 April 2026
Published on 25 May 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Anonymous
Confirmed purchase 18 March 2026
Published on 15 April 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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To soon to tell
Still waiting for my computer to be repaired. 3/3/26. Used on my husband computer worked ok. Then couldn’t use it on my husbands computer again:( Can’t recommend till I get my computer back:(
Sharon Fry
Confirmed purchase 3 March 2026
Published on 26 March 2026
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Great portable little drive.
I use this Dr for backing up my photos and documents and so far it has been absolutely perfect
Ben Foster-Brown
Confirmed purchase 19 February 2026
Published on 18 March 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Affordable quality product
Affordable quality product
Rodney Soo
Confirmed purchase 28 January 2026
Published on 24 February 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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My Passport Portable Hard drive
Very happy with the product. Does the job
Harsimranjit Singh
Confirmed purchase 8 January 2026
Published on 4 February 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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does everything i want it to do
easy to use
Fred Neal
Confirmed purchase 18 December 2025
Published on 13 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Great product, easy to use and reliable.
Great product, easy to use and reliable. I am getting another one for my staff.
PHJ
Confirmed purchase 13 December 2025
Published on 10 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Great product
Great product, reliable and easy to use.
PJ
Confirmed purchase 13 December 2025
Published on 6 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
Good value
I have found the WD 1Tb Portable Hard drives to be very reliable, over the years I have built up quite a library of them as I use a new one for every private and comercial project.
Arne Jespersen
Confirmed purchase 27 November 2025
Published on 24 December 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
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At a glance
The Western Digital 1TB My Passport Portable HDD is a compact external hard drive for everyday backups, photos, videos and documents. It suits students, home users and office workers who want simple portable storage with password protection and USB-powered convenience. Its main strengths are easy portability, straightforward setup and reliable general use. One limitation is that it is slower and less rugged than portable SSD alternatives.
What it’s great for
- Everyday Backup
- Personal File Storage
- Photo and Video Storage
- Home Office Use
- Travel-Friendly Storage
Where it works best
- Home Office
- Study Desk
- Small Office
- On the Go
- Travel Bag
Who it’s for
- University Student
- Home User
- Everyday Professional
- Remote Worker
- Traveller
Things to consider
This portable HDD is a practical value choice, but it will not match the speed, shock resistance or premium feel of portable SSD models.
Portability rating
9/10 - compact, lightweight and USB-powered, making it easy to carry and use almost anywhere.
Backup suitability
Very good for routine personal backups, document storage and media libraries
Durability vs category average
Average - suitable for normal portable use, but less resilient than rugged or SSD-based alternatives
Multi-device compatibility
Good - compatible with Windows 10 and ChromeOS, with USB-A connectivity for common devices
Ease of use score
9/10 - simple USB-powered setup and straightforward everyday operation for basic storage and backup tasks
Key benefits
- 1tb capacity: Stores a solid everyday library of documents, photos, videos and backups in one portable drive.
- Compact design: Small, pocket-friendly size makes it easy to carry between home, office and travel.
- Usb-powered operation: Runs directly from the USB port, so there is no separate power adaptor to pack.
- Superspeed usb connection: Supports up to 5Gbps interface speed for faster file transfers than older USB 2.0 drives.
- Password protection software: Adds an extra layer of privacy for sensitive files stored on the drive.
- Windows and chromeos compatibility: Works well for users moving files between common personal computing platforms.
- Portable backup storage: Well suited to routine backups of everyday files without taking up much space.
- 3 year manufacturer's warranty: Provides longer-term ownership confidence for daily storage use.
Q: Is this drive better for backups than editing large files?
A: Western Digital My Passport 1TB suits backups, documents, photos and general file storage. Its SuperSpeed USB connection helps with everyday transfers, but the HDD design is slower for large scratch files or heavier video editing than a portable SSD.
Q: Will it work with a USB-C laptop out of the box?
A: No, not by itself. This model uses a Micro-B connection on the drive and includes a SuperSpeed USB-A cable, so a USB-C-only laptop needs a compatible USB-C adapter or replacement cable before it can be connected.
Q: Can I use password protection on every device I connect?
A: Not always. Password protection relies on software support, and this model is documented for Windows 10 and ChromeOS. If you move the drive between different device types, basic file storage may work more broadly than the security features.
Q: Does this portable hard drive work with Mac computers?
A: Mac compatibility is not listed for this model. It is documented for Windows 10 and ChromeOS, so Mac use may need extra setup before the drive works as expected, especially if you want the bundled software features.
Q: How durable is it for commuting, travel and everyday carrying?
A: Western Digital My Passport 1TB is compact enough for a bag or pocket and suits normal day-to-day transport. As a portable HDD with moving parts, it needs more care around drops and knocks than a portable SSD, especially for frequent travel.