They are small, robust and fast: SSD hard drives offer additional storage space for documents, photos and other data. We had 40 external SSD hard drives tested. 27 were awarded the test quality rating of Good. But it's worth taking a look at the details: We discovered significant differences in price and maximum achievable speed...
WD My Passport SSD powered by SANDISK
0.50 TBOnly 1 piece in stock at supplier
Colour3
Memory Size3
Product details
Larger files and more content require more power. The My Passport SSD offers read speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s, write speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s, and storage capacities of up to 2 TB. This allows you to access your digital universe freely anytime and anywhere.
Password protection with hardware encryption - Your digital content is valuable and needs reliable protection. That's why it features 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection, as well as straightforward data backup.
Durability that can handle anything - You can take the drive anywhere without worry. The My Passport SSD has a sleek metal casing with an impressive look that is robust enough for all eventualities. It is shock and vibration resistant and can withstand drops from heights of up to 1.98 meters.
Easy data backup - Integrated backup software makes it easy to back up large files to the drive or to the cloud – set it up once and you're done! Compatible with Apple Time Machine (requires reformatting).
SSD performance in a new look - Stylish design with a high-quality metal casing – available in various colors. The My Passport SSD impresses both inside and out with high-quality components and excellent craftsmanship. A hard drive with proven, reliable WD quality.
Comprehensively compatible and ready to use - No setup required. The drive is compatible with both PC and Mac and can be used immediately. The My Passport SSD features USB 3.2 Gen-2 technology, comes with a USB-C cable, and also includes a USB-A adapter for use with older devices.
USB ports | USB-C |
Read transfer speed | 1050 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 1000 MB/s |
SSD Features | AES encryption, Password protected |
Documents | Technical data sheet.pdf |
Item number | 13601961 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | External SSDs |
Manufacturer no. | WDBAGF5000AGD-WESN |
Release date | 5.8.2020 |
Colour | Gold |
Exact colour description | Rose gold |
Storage capacity | 0.50 TB |
USB ports | USB-C |
Interface | PCIe |
Read transfer speed | 1050 MB/s |
Write transfer speed | 1000 MB/s |
SSD Features | AES encryption, Password protected |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂ emissions | 18.55 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 0.44 |
Software included | WD Backup, WD Discovery, WD Drive Utilities, WD Security |
Scope of delivery | USB C to C cable, USB C to USB A Adapter |
Length | 10 cm |
Width | 5.50 cm |
Height | 0.90 cm |
Weight | 45.70 g |
Length | 15 cm |
Width | 10.40 cm |
Height | 3.40 cm |
Weight | 112 g |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «External SSDs» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 3.Samsung0.4 %
- 3.SANDISK0.4 %
- 3.WD0.4 %
- 6.Lexar0.5 %
- 6.Philips0.5 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- WDNot enough data
- 1.Corsair2 days
- 1.OWC2 days
- 3.Adata3 days
- 3.Intenso3 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSDs» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 5.Seagate1.1 %
- 5.Transcend1.1 %
- 9.WD1.2 %
- 10.Verbatim1.6 %
- 11.Adata2.1 %
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