Western Digital My Passport 5TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.2 Gen 1, Black WDBPKJ0050BBK

For creative professionals and home users who need to carry large media libraries, the WD My Passport 5TB portable hard drive offers massive capacity in a sleek black enclosure that slips easily into a bag. Connect it to a laptop or desktop via USB 3.2 Gen 1 and transfer files at up to 5 Gbps.

Key specifications

• Storage capacity: 5 TB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch HDD
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0 compatible)
• Connector: Micro-B USB 3.0
• Data transfer rate: up to 5 Gbps
• Security: 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
• Power: USB bus-powered
• Colour: black
• Software included: WD Discovery
• Compatibility: Windows 10 or later, macOS (requires reformatting)

Why choose it

With 5TB of storage, you can back up an entire photo collection, video projects, and documents without worrying about running out of space. The built-in hardware encryption keeps your data safe if the drive is lost or stolen, and the compact design makes it easy to take on the go.

Ideal use cases

• Backing up a laptop or desktop computer
• Storing and transporting large video and photo files
• Expanding storage for gaming consoles or media players
• Secure portable storage for sensitive business data

Good to know

The drive is powered directly from the USB port, so no external power adapter is needed. It works with Windows out of the box, and for macOS users, reformatting is required. The included WD Discovery software simplifies backup and drive management.