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(Old Model) WD My Passport Ultra 2 TB Portable External USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Auto Backup, Black

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  • Automatic and cloud backup
  • Password protection and hardware encryption
  • Sleek, high capacity, storage to go
  • Secure your drive
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Storage Capacity
4.3
4.6
4.3
4.5
4.4
4.3
Portability
4.3
4.6
4.3
4.6
4.3
4.3
Tech Support
3.9
4.2
3.9
3.9
3.5
3.9
Durability
4.2
4.4
4.2
4.2
Quality of material
4.4
4.4
4.4
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2 TB
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usb3.0
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Product Description

My Passport Ultra – Ultra-compact, local and cloud backup to go.

My Passport Ultra portable hard drive features WD SmartWare Pro backup software that lets you back up to the drive itself or use Dropbox to back up to the cloud. Move files quickly with the blazing speed of USB 3.0 connectivity. Keep your data private with password protection and hardware encryption.

Automatic cloud backup.

Safeguard your memories with WD SmartWare Pro automatic backup software. Back up directly to this drive or back up to the cloud using Dropbox.

High-capacity, compact, storage to go.

Offering up to 2 TB in a compact design, My Passport Ultra is the ideal companion for your Ultrabook and other slim notebooks. Travel light with all your digital content.

Password protection secures your drive.

Use WD Security to set password protection and hardware encryption and protect your files from unauthorized use or access.

Ultra-sleek design with high capacity.
At just half an inch thin (12.8mm) for the 500 GB model, this drive is sleek and fast with plenty of capacity for your important digital content. The 1 TB model is a mere 0.60 in (15.3 mm), while the massive capacity of 2 TB is only 0.81 in (20.5 mm).

Ultra-fast transfer rates.
When connected to a USB 3.0 port, My Passport Ultra lets you access and save files in blazing speed. Reduce transfer time by up to three times when compared to USB 2.0 transfer rates.*
*Performance may vary based on user's hardware and system configuration.

USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility.
With this single drive you get compatibility with your USB 2.0 devices today and the ultra-fast speed of USB 3.0 when you're ready to step up to the to the next generation.

Automatic, continuous backup software.
WD SmartWare Pro automatic backup software works quietly in the background to help protect your data using minimal PC resources. Whenever you add or change a file, it's instantly backed up.

Local and cloud backup.
WD SmartWare Pro lets you choose where you back up your files. Back up files to your My Passport Ultra drive or back up your files to the cloud using Dropbox.

Secure your files.
WD Security utility allows you to set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to help keep your data private.

WD Drive Utilities.
Register your drive, set drive timer, run diagnostics and more using WD Drive Utilities.

Durable enclosure protects the drive inside.
We know your data is important to you. So we build the drive inside to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. Then, we protect the drive with a durable enclosure designed for beauty.

USB-powered.
Powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed.

Ideal for

  • Transferring files in blazing fast speed with USB 3.0
  • Connecting to the latest USB 3.0 devices and even backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices
  • Backing up your files to the local drive with automatic backup software
  • Backing up your files to the cloud using Dropbox
  • Adding extra storage for your videos, music, photos, and files.
  • Securing your files from unauthorized access with password protection and hardware encryption
  • Connecting and powering through your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 interface

What's in the box
Portable hard drive, USB cable, WD SmartWare Pro software, Quick Install Guide.

Compatibility
Formatted NTFS + Windows 8 or higher, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP operating systems
Requires reformatting for Mac OS X
Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.

Features at a glance

  • Ultra-compact design with plenty of storage
  • Blazing-fast data transfers with USB 3.0 interface
  • Automatic backup software for local backups
  • Cloud backup through Dropbox
  • Password protection and hardware encryption
  • USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility



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Premium Storage

My Passport Ultra My Passport Slim Perfect for Added storage and backup when you're on the go. Stylish storage and backup for your music, movies and photos. Available colors Black, White, Blue, Red, Titanium Silver Connection USB 3.0, USB 2.0 USB 3.0, USB 2.0 Capacity range 500 GB - 2 TB 1 TB - 2 TB High-capacity for all your photos, music and videos Automatic backup with WD SmartWare Pro Cloud backup with Dropbox Password protection 256 bit hardware encryption Metal design

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
14,678 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, quality and size of the computer drive. For example, they mention it works great with Macs, is well built and dependable. They appreciate the small size and the fact that it fits nicely in a hardshell case. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of use and speed, saying that the basic setup took less than five minutes and the transfer rates are roughly 3x faster than that of a USB 2.0 drive.

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3,477 customers mention2,805 positive672 negative

Customers like the performance of the drive. They say it works great with Macs and PCs, and provides excellent results. The drive is noiseless, does not compromise computer performance, and backs up your entire system. Customers also mention that they have not had any driver issues when connecting to PCs.

"...You can use the free Windows Backup included with the OS. It works fine, is very simple, and compacts files and folder structures into zip files in..." Read more

"...is my first portable, USB powered external and so far it has worked perfectly...." Read more

"...I have not had any driver issues when connecting to these PCs or needed to downloaded any separate drivers other than the ones Windows automatically..." Read more

"Have been using this since 2014, nearly 10 years now; working good. No issues so far, no reason to need tech support so no rating for that aspect." Read more

3,452 customers mention2,892 positive560 negative

Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They say it's well built, dependable, and fast. The hardware is great, and the finish is solid and attractive. Some customers also mention that it'll meet their needs and is the best external drive on the market.

"...The nice thing is you still leave the software on the hardware...." Read more

"...form factor, lighter weight, equal storage, similar price, best benchmarks, and I have had great luck with WD HDD's in the past...." Read more

"...It’s very sleek, the exterior feels like really good quality (not flimsy or made of plastic) but it feels like heavy metal, which makes me really..." Read more

"...Construction: Feels solid, nice little rubber pads on the bottom. Still a hard drive though, I wouldn't go dropping it...." Read more

1,770 customers mention1,709 positive61 negative

Customers like the size of the hard drive. They say it's compact, fits nicely in a hardshell case, and is small pocket size. The outer construction is small and sleek, and it compacts files and folder structures into zip files. Some mention that the drive has no real bloatware.

"...It works fine, is very simple, and compacts files and folder structures into zip files in a familiar hierarchy...." Read more

"...So why the Ultra? It fit all my requirements, had a smaller form factor, lighter weight, equal storage, similar price, best benchmarks, and I have..." Read more

"...Apart from this, I cannot find a single flaw in the amazingly small, handy and awesome Portable Hard Drive...." Read more

"...Pros:- Lots of storage in small, compact form factor.- USB 3.0 transfer speeds. Great for large media files!-..." Read more

1,706 customers mention1,426 positive280 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the computer drive. They say the basic setup took less than five minutes, the utility software is easy to use, and the drive can be encrypted. They also say the drive works perfect and as easy as working from a folder. The unit comes with a USB cord, instructions, and a small black pouch. Customers also mention that the drives are convenient since they are small and run off of USB.

"...It works fine, is very simple, and compacts files and folder structures into zip files in a familiar hierarchy...." Read more

"...If you want to disable that part, it's very easy and takes all of maybe 5 seconds. The nice thing is you still leave the software on the hardware...." Read more

"...you can access the help menu within the program, which is very user friendly...." Read more

"...the package was simple and the instructions was similarly so. Very to instal in less then a minute, after which i said "that was it"?..." Read more

1,638 customers mention1,633 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the speed of the computer drive. They mention that the transfer rates are roughly 3x faster than that of a USB 2.0 drive, it has great read/write speeds of up to 50-54 MB/s, and that it connects quickly to their laptop. Overall, the disk performance was satisfactory but certainly not excellent. That said, the throughput is reliable and the setup is fast.

"...If you want to disable that part, it's very easy and takes all of maybe 5 seconds. The nice thing is you still leave the software on the hardware...." Read more

"...Lots of storage in small, compact form factor.- USB 3.0 transfer speeds. Great for large media files!-..." Read more

"...This drive meets all those needs.The drive connects quickly to my laptop running Windows 8.1 and any of the computers at school running..." Read more

"...All that being said, the throughput is reliable. I have a 3.0 port in one of my laptops, and yes, it's faster then...." Read more

1,420 customers mention1,249 positive171 negative

Customers like the value of the external hard drive. They say it's an inexpensive backup solution and worth every penny. Customers also appreciate the size and speed for the cost.

"...had a smaller form factor, lighter weight, equal storage, similar price, best benchmarks, and I have had great luck with WD HDD's in the past...." Read more

"...tl;dr:+Great hard drive for a reasonable price.+Small enough to store in a safety deposit box...." Read more

"...drive, the speed with which files transfer via USB 3.0 and the price are all good, but as stated the software may be a bit buggy for you." Read more

"4.5/5PROS:- Great Price- No plugs!- Small (Can fit in your pocket)- USB 3.0 support- 1.81TB of storage..." Read more

1,120 customers mention1,091 positive29 negative

Customers like the storage space provided by the computer drive. They mention that it has a lot of storage, is great for large media files, and is reliable for backups. The drive is ready to supplement your storage and provides automatic backup and cloud storage support. It's handy for sharing large files with friends and storing huge backups, and the software is easy to use. Customers also say that it can take whatever you give it.

"...all my requirements, had a smaller form factor, lighter weight, equal storage, similar price, best benchmarks, and I have had great luck with WD HDD..." Read more

"...If you want something less expensive and abundant storage, definitely go for it!!!" Read more

"...USB 3.0 transfer speeds. Great for large media files!- Included pouch keeps away dirt and dust.-..." Read more

"...the drive and not installing anything, all I got was a nice big storage drive, which is exactly what I wanted.)..." Read more

1,030 customers mention992 positive38 negative

Customers find the portable hard drive pretty portable, light, and easy to use. They say it's a great portable backup for all of their pertinent files to be stored elsewhere. The carry bag is a toss in and will help keep your connectors clean. Customers also mention that the non slide little rubber feet are a really nice addition.

"...It fit all my requirements, had a smaller form factor, lighter weight, equal storage, similar price, best benchmarks, and I have had great luck..." Read more

"This is a good little portable drive. It is small (a little bigger than a pack of playing cards), quiet, and USB powered...." Read more

"...I really love how portable this device is, it's very small and easy to carry around...." Read more

"...I rarely remember that I'm even carrying it, it's really that light...." Read more

Software is buggy, but drive is good
4 Stars
Software is buggy, but drive is good
The low cost for the 1TB drive with USB 3.0 transfer speeds, and the small size of this drive are the reasons I decided to purchase one to backup my Windows 7 PC and store movies, music, photos and documents. I liked that it had an automatic backup feature and was excited to get started using it right away, as the directions were basically plug n' play.Unfortunately I found that after an easy setup; installing the software that is located on the drive, the auto-backup feature would not work for me. I made sure the USB 3.0 port on my PC was working, and I also changed out the USB 3.0 cable to make sure they were not faulty. I updated the software and was given WD SmartWare Pro version 2.4.12 software version as an update (setting it to automatically update in the future).You can set the drive to backup specific files or categories of files, on a scheduled frequency (daily, hourly, specific days and hours of the week) or whenever anything changes it automatically is supposed to update in the background. I was able to choose a specific category like 'music' and get it to quickly transfer via USB 3.0, but if I checked more than one category, the software stalled and wouldn't transfer files. Certain categories 'Documents' was one for me, would stall in the backup process, while others flew right through.You also have the option to backup to Dropbox, which works OK, but it's not as fast as the USB 3.0 transfer speeds even with 60 Mbps high speed internet.The Backup software does not work as expected, which is disappointing as it's such a great selling point for this drive. Despite the software issues, you've still got a compact, high-capacity drive at a great price. I intend to research a bit more about the software and try to solve my issues with this product. I'm going to try it out with a Windows 8 PC to see if there's a difference. Maybe the Pro version update is to blame? Whatever it is, it's a frustration and a the reason I dropped a star from my review.The build quality of the drive, the speed with which files transfer via USB 3.0 and the price are all good, but as stated the software may be a bit buggy for you.
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Robi388
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Reviewed in Germany on March 30, 2023
Fred G
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Reviewed in France on June 24, 2019
Capacity: 1 TBColor: BlackVerified Purchase
kraziexx
5.0 out of 5 stars great portable HD
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5.0 out of 5 stars great portable HD
Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2016
Initial Review:
the MP portable external HD came in a nice little package. It came in relatively quickly.
it came in with all the cables I need, and a little black pouch. It is even smaller than I anticipated which is a plus, for a portable device.
it is beautifully coloured, and in perfect condition.

Usage Review:
after using it for a few month, it still operates perfectly.
It is very quiet, and does not require external power.
in comparison to my old external hard drive(not to be named), which not needs external power, and is very loud, also trumps in transferring speed.
I used my external HD for pictures, music, and movies at times.
for a 1 TB device, it filled up quickly. In hind sight I should have purchased a large capacity device.

Overall Review:
the MP external HD is very pleasant to the eyes, small enough to be carried easily, and there are often sales or discounts on such units.
if you plan on using it for music and videos, I would recommend getting a larger one than the 1TB one I got. It tends to get filled up rather quickly.
It is extremely easy to use, just plug and go.
the transfer speed is very fast, and has held up over time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Triple B
Reviewed in Mexico on August 29, 2015
Capacity: 2 TBColor: BlackVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great back up!
Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2015
Capacity: 2 TBColor: BlackVerified Purchase