SSD drive Western Digital 2TB portable USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 My Passport

The Western Digital My Passport SSD is a portable external SSD with 2TB capacity, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity and NVMe technology, offering high-speed file access with read speeds up to 1050 MB/s and write speeds up to 1000 MB/s. It combines a compact metal housing in red with shock and vibration resistance and drop protection up to 6.5 ft (1.98 m) for reliable portable storage.

Advantages

The drive delivers accelerated performance for large files and demanding workloads thanks to NVMe and USB 3.2 Gen 2, supports hardware-based 256-bit AES password protection, and includes backup software compatible with cloud services and Apple Time Machine (requires reformatting). The compact metal design provides enhanced durability while remaining lightweight and ready to use with both PC and Mac via included USB-C cable and USB-A adapter.

Suitable for

• Photographers and videographers transferring large media files
• Professionals needing fast, portable project storage and backups
• Users who require secure external storage with hardware encryption
• Anyone needing a compact drive for travel and on-site work

Key specifications

• Brand: Western Digital
• Model: My Passport SSD (WDBAGF0020BRD-WESN)
• Capacity: 2 TB (2000 GB)
• Interface: USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (includes USB-A adapter)
• Read speed: up to 1050 MB/s
• Write speed: up to 1000 MB/s
• Encryption: 256-bit AES hardware encryption (password protected)
• Dimensions / Weight: compact, approx. 0.0457 kg
• Housing: metal, colour: red
• Drop resistance: up to 6.5 ft (1.98 m)
• Compatibility: PC and Mac (Time Machine requires reformatting)
• MPN / EAN: WDBAGF0020BRD-WESN / 0619659184599

How to use

Connect the My Passport SSD to your computer using the supplied USB-C cable or the USB-A adapter for older systems. If you plan to use the drive with Apple Time Machine, reformat the drive first according to macOS instructions. Install or run the included backup software to configure automatic backups to the drive or to your cloud account, and set a password to enable 256-bit AES hardware encryption for data protection.

Recommendations

For best performance, connect the drive to a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port on your host device. Keep firmware and backup software updated, use the password protection feature to secure sensitive data, and avoid exposing the drive to extreme temperatures or severe impacts despite its shock and drop resistance.