Hard Drive | 4 TB Portable |
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Wireless Type | Radio Frequency |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
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Western Digital 4TB Red My Passport Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - Western DigitalBYFT0040BRD-WESN
Purchase options and add-ons
Digital Storage Capacity | 4 TB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Brand | Western Digital |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Portable |
Compatible Devices | PC |
Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
Color | RED |
About this item
- Auto backup with included WD Backup software
- Password protection with hardware encryption
- Trusted drive built with WD reliability
- USB 3.0 port; USB 2.0 compatible. SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7. Requires reformatting for Mac OS X operating system
- 3-year manufacturer's limited warranty
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Storage Capacity | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Portability | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.8 | — | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Value for money | 4.4 | — | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.8 | — |
Durability | 4.3 | 5.0 | — | 4.5 | — | 4.3 |
Tech Support | 3.2 | — | 4.2 | 3.6 | — | 4.1 |
Sold By | MINHA-NY | MINHA-NY | Amazon.com | Nationwide Tech Biz | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
storage capacity | 4 TB | 3 TB | 1 TB | 3 TB | 1 TB | 1 TB |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb3.0 | solid state drive | usb3.0 | usb c | usb3.0, usb2.0 |
compatible devices | PC | PC | iPhone 15, Desktop PC, Gaming Console, Tablet, Android Devices | PC | Gaming Console, Laptop, Camera, Tablet | PC, Mac (reformatting required) |
form factor | Portable | Portable | Portable | Portable | Portable | Portable |
read speed | — | — | 1.05 gigabytes per second | — | 2100 megabytes per second | 5 gigabytes per second |
From the manufacturer
How To Set Up?
- Step 1: Connect the USB cable to your My Passport and to your Windows PC
- Step 2: Open My Passport and install WD Discovery from the drive
- Step 3: Activate WD Backup and WD Security to password protect your data
WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive and Auto Backup Software
The My Passport portable hard drive is trusted to store the massive amounts of photos, videos and music you love. Available in an array of vibrant, fun colors, the sleek style fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, so you can easily take your treasured content everywhere you go.
- Auto backup
- Password protection with hardware encryption
- WD Discovery software for WD Backup, WD Security and WD Drive Utilities
- Easy to use
- Trusted drive built with WD reliability
- USB 3.0; USB 2.0 compatible
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Back Up AutomaticallyEquipped with WD Backup software so you can automatically back up photos, videos, music and documents. Set it to your schedule. Just pick the time and frequency. |
Password ProtectionBuilt-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with WD Security software helps keep your content private and safe. Easily add a 'return-if-found' message as the password prompt in case your My Passport ever gets lost. |
Easy to UseMy Passport portable storage is ready to use outof the box so you can start transferring files, saving your memories and backing up. It comes with all the software you need to help protect all your data, including WD Backup and WD Security software. |
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Do More With WD DiscoveryIncluded WD DiscoveryTM software* connects to popular social media and cloud storage services, like Facebook, Dropbox and Google DriveTM. Import your photos, videos and docs to the My Passport drive to help preserve your online life**. WD Discovery can also be used to manage your drive with WD Drive Utilities. *Internet activation required **Social media or cloud account registration may be required. Social media and cloud services may be changed, terminated or interrupted at any time and may vary by country. |
Massive CapacityWith up to 4TB, you can take the massive amounts of photos, music and videos you love wherever you go, and have plenty of room for other important documents, too. |
WD Quality Inside and OutWD builds drives to demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability. |
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Customer Reviews |
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Technology | HDD | HDD | SSD (Up to 300MB/s) | SSD (Up to 540MB/s) |
Interface | USB 3.0/2.0 | USB-C/3.0/2.0 | USB 3.0/2.1 | USB-C/3.1/3.0/2.0 |
Password protection | Hardware Encryption | Hardware Encryption | Not included | Hardware Encryption |
Auto Backup | WD Backup for PC | WD Backup for PC | WD Backup for PC | WD Backup for PC |
PC/Mac Ready | PC | PC | PC and Mac | PC and Mac |
Shock resistant | - | - | Yes | Yes |
Great for | Backup & Storage | Backup & Storage | Travel, On-the-Go | High productivity |
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Technical Details
Brand | Western Digital |
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Series | My Passport |
Item model number | WDBYFT0040BRD-WESN |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7. Requires reformatting for Mac OS X operating system |
Item Weight | 8.6 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 4.33 x 3.21 x 0.85 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.33 x 3.21 x 0.85 inches |
Color | RED |
Flash Memory Size | 4 |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 |
Manufacturer | Western Digital |
ASIN | B01LQQH85G |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 25, 2016 |
Additional Information
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #804 in External Hard Drives |
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Product Description
My Passport is the trusted, portable storage that perfectly complements your on-the-go lifestyle. Designed to fit in the palm of your hand, there’s plenty of space to store a massive amount of photos, videos, music and documents. Perfectly paired with WD Backup software and password protection, the My Passport drive helps keep your files safe.
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Customers like the quality, speed, appearance, capacity and size of the computer drive. For example, they mention it works fine, has no problems and is reasonably fast. They appreciate the color coordinated USB cable and that it holds lots of games for PS4. That said, they say it's a versatile size for increasing external storage capacity.
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Customers like the quality of the hard drive. Some say that it works fine, is very happy with the performance, and has no problems with it at all. Some mention that it's a great product and works like a charm. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of the drive.
"...It's small enough to easily fit in almost any bag and the hard drives are laptop drives which are designed to get knocked around without issue...." Read more
"Perfectly new, nice, arrived earlier than expected, well packaged, works fine...." Read more
"...so well and I have had this for a we months using it,had no problems with it at all!" Read more
"...After a couple days, the computer would not detect the hard drive, even though I could hear the drive spinning and could see the light on the hard..." Read more
Customers like the speed of the computer drive. For example, they say it's reliable, works great, and has pretty fast writing speeds. That said, some say it helps their computer run faster, has seamless load times, and copies from NAS to HDD. That being said, they recommend it.
"...Speed for drives of this type is excellent, however they would not be my first choice as as the online storage for a project in production/post-..." Read more
"...No noises. No bad sectors. No corrupted data. Fast." Read more
"I love this drive! It is fast and enabled me to transfer well over 1000 movies from my Alienware laptop hard drive to this drive yo speed things up..." Read more
"On my Mac computers it takes about 1 hour to load. thats not exaggeration. On pc It leads immediately...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the computer drive. They mention that it is attractive, and has a vivid bright red color. They also appreciate the color coordinated USB cable, which makes it easy to figure out which one goes with the drive.
"...The red color is really vivid, and enabled me to tell my portable drives apart...." Read more
"Perfectly new, nice, arrived earlier than expected, well packaged, works fine...." Read more
"...: it was fast, had tons of storage, the price was great and the color was amazing...." Read more
"...I also love how they can come in several colors.. i know to grab the red one.. cus that's my move stuff between sites drive." Read more
Customers like the capacity of the computer drive. They mention that it has tons of storage, is versatile, and perfect for storing movies and files. It's also able to hold lots of games for PS4, and works great as extra storage. Customers also mention that the drive is easy to use and saves all their pictures.
"...Initially, I loved everything about it: it was fast, had tons of storage, the price was great and the color was amazing...." Read more
"...But, this is a lot of easy to use storage at a modest price. Who knows how many I'll get eventually?" Read more
"The new 4 terabyte drive is a versatile size for increasing external storage capacity...." Read more
"Love this hard drive. It’s quiet, fast and stores a A huge amount of data I hope it holds up for years to come...." Read more
Customers like the size of the computer drive. They mention that it's small enough to easily fit in almost any bag, and is great for offsite back ups. Some say that it is a bargain for the size. Overall, customers are satisfied with the portability and quality of the product.
"...It's small enough to easily fit in almost any bag and the hard drives are laptop drives which are designed to get knocked around without issue...." Read more
"The greatest feature of this product is its portability...." Read more
"I love my external hard drive. It not as bulky as I thought in comparison to the size of the 1TB so that's a plus...." Read more
"...than that, I see no difference in the new series and they are a bargain for the size - as long as you keep in mind that you need to keep everything..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the hard drive. They say it's a good bang for the storage buck, durable, and worth the investment.
"...Buy one of these. Buy two. They're small and inexpensive." Read more
"...Great value and security." Read more
"...loved everything about it: it was fast, had tons of storage, the price was great and the color was amazing...." Read more
"...It has a great price point, it was easy to setup, and I've had great success with Western Digital drives in the past - both internal and..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the hard drive. For example, they mention it's easy to setup, connect, and format. Some appreciate the password feature, which is easy to install and ensures that only you can access the drive. That said, most are happy with the product's reliability, size, and speed.
"...They serve me well beyond reliability by their simplicity, size and relative speed...." Read more
"...Best of all, the password feature is easy to install and ensures that only you can access the data on your external hard drive ensuring your data..." Read more
"...It has a great price point, it was easy to setup, and I've had great success with Western Digital drives in the past - both internal and..." Read more
"...I looked up some reviews, and this one was mentioned. It is very easy to set up, and the transfer of data took very little time...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the portable hard drive. They say it is excellent for travel, compact, and easy to carry around. They also say it's reliable, and perfect for a laptop. Customers also mention that it is easy to find in a bag and that it allows them to leave their laptop at home.
"...of you likely are, the Passport is an exceptional, all around, portable disk...." Read more
"...Additionally, it allows you to leave your laptop at home since all your information is on your device. Great value and security." Read more
"...That version fit nicely in the WD brand shock proof hard case and traveled well. This new version I purchased was the 4TB in red...." Read more
"portable and reliable. the ONLY WD usb desktop drive (out of 10) that has failed on me suffered a 3 foot drop while spinning...." Read more
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My backup regime is fairly rigorous, with multiple backups of every file, and I rely upon WD to keep my files safe.
Backup is the reason for my latest Passport purchase, which brings my total of these drives now to four. And there soon will be a fifth which will bring my total Passport storage to 15 terrabytes. They serve me well beyond reliability by their simplicity, size and relative speed. Speed for drives of this type is excellent, however they would not be my first choice as as the online storage for a project in production/post-production. For that need I use a 3TB WD Black (7200 RPM) drive which is their top line for speed and performance.
The Passport performance is at least a step lower than the Black. When I investigated what drives WD put inside their My Book products a few years ago, it appeared that they were using 3.5", 3600 RPM drives which is OK for HD video from a DSLR. I'm moving to working with 4K, RAW (uncompressed) video shortly. I suspect that the Passport would be too slow for my needs.
Bringing this discussion back to ground, where most of you likely are, the Passport is an exceptional, all around, portable disk. It's small enough to easily fit in almost any bag and the hard drives are laptop drives which are designed to get knocked around without issue.
Here's one final "top tip" that works for me. Each of my Passports are different colors which makes it easy to pick the drive that I need from the stack on my desk without having to look at the label. It might seem a little silly but anything that speeds up my workflow is a plus.
Buy one of these. Buy two. They're small and inexpensive.