WD My Passport SSD

512 GB
4Ratings
BrandMore from WD
Test reportsGood based on 2 tests
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Product details

The My Passport SSD is a portable storage device for lightning-fast data transfers. With password protection and hardware encryption, your content is always secure. The compact, shock-resistant, and user-friendly storage solution also impresses with its cool, robust design.

Blazing Fast

The My Passport SSD is the fastest My Passport storage device to date, with data speeds of up to 515 MB/s (via USB Type-C). Its speed is ideal for running high-performance virtual machines on your computer.

Hardware Encryption

As data volumes grow, the My Passport SSD is the perfect expansion for limited internal storage. You can set up a password in the WD Security software to protect your content with the integrated 256-bit AES hardware encryption.

Cutting-Edge Technology

Designed for both Mac and PC, the My Passport SSD is compatible with traditional Type-A USB ports as well as the new USB Type-C connections. With USB Type-C, data transfer rates of up to 515 MB/s are possible. The SSD is also USB 3.1 Gen 2 capable and compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, and Type-A USB.

Key specifications

Interface
USB 3.1
Read transfer speed
515 MB/s
Item number
6279757

General information

Manufacturer
WD
Category
External SSD
Manufacturer no.
WDBK3E5120PSL-WESN
Release date
11/4/2017

Colour

Colour
Black, Silver
Exact colour description
Black, Silver

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
512 GB
Interface
USB 3.1
Read transfer speed
515 MB/s

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Instruction manual

Product dimensions

Length
9 cm
Width
4.50 cm
Height
1 cm

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.Samsung
    0,3 %
  • 3.Corsair
    0,4 %
  • 3.WD
    0,4 %
  • 5.Synology
    0,5 %
  • 6.Intenso
    0,7 %

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 7.SanDisk
    0,9 %
  • 8.Kingston
    1,1 %
  • 8.WD
    1,1 %
  • 10.Crucial
    1,2 %
  • 10.Seagate
    1,2 %
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingGood76/100
Good76/100
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Rank 7 out of 8Computer BildExterner Speichertest - SSDs 500 GBReleaseDecember 2018

Unter allen externen Festplatten war die Toshiba Canvio Premium der schnellste Prüfling - und der Testsieger unter den 2-Terabyte-Modellen. Im Testfeld der externen Festplatten mit 4 Terabyte setzte sich dank hohem Tempo die My Passport Ultra von Western Digital an die Spitze. Bei den SSDs ließ Samsung die versammelte Konkurrenz hinter sich: Die Portable SSD T5 500GB erreichte den Testsieg unter den...

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CT MagazinSieben externe SSDs mit USB- und USB-C-AnschlussReleaseJune 2018
  • Positivegünstig
  • NegativeSoftware fehlerhaft
  • Negativenur mittlere Schreibleistung

Die dritte SSD aus dem Hause Western Digital hat ein Gehäuse aus unterschiedlichen Materialien – durchaus chic. Die WD My Passport SSD gehört zu den günstigen Modellen in diesem Test, schwächelt aber etwas beim Schreiben mit nur 350 MByte/s. Das von der SSD gestartete Verwaltungsprogramm WD Discovery meinte, es wären keine WD-Laufwerke angeschlossen...