Western Digital 1TB My Passport SSD Portable External Solid State Drive, Gray, Sturdy and Blazing Fast, Password Protection with Hardware Encryption - WDBAGF0010BGY-WESN

I like how small and lightweight it is—it’s easy to carry around without even noticing it. The build quality feels solid too, not cheap at all. Setup was simple, just plug and play, and it works perfectly with my devices. Definitely a good buy if you need extra storage that’s quick and reliable

Storage Capacity, Interface, and Size Solid State Drives (SSD) are a welcome alternative to older, non-SSD hard drives. This Western Digital (WD) drive, in particular, has features that make it an attractive choice for anyone needing a high capacity USB drive with relatively fast read (1050MB/s) and write (1000MB/s) data transfer rates. The drive is available in four capacities (500GB, 1TB, 2TB, & 4TB) and designed with a native USB-C interface (USB 3.2, Gen-2), and it is supplied with an adapter that allows cross connectivity to legacy USB-A interfaces. These drives are larger than any thumb-size drives, but are smaller when compared to a WD My Passport Ultra Portable Hard Drive (see photo). An important consideration beyond size is the fact that SSD drives will be more durable to accidental drops/impacts that could easily corrupt data on non-SSD hard drives. No Excessive Heat Thumb-size (stick) flash drives are criticized for generating heat during read/write processes, but I did not notice a substantial problem when using this drive for everyday data transfers. Some warmth is noted when writing multi-gigabyte files but unnoticeable during read processes. Some heat release is to be expected, but it was not comparable to the higher temperature levels produced by thumb drives. As an added feature, this drive can remain attached at all times to a computer or wireless router without software forcing the drive into a “sleep” mode when not in use. Colors These drives are available in five colors, but not all colors are available in all storage capacities. If used for backup data storage, then color coding facilitates the backup rotation process, e.g., red, silver, and blue. Music Storage for a SONOS Wireless Music System I use this SSD to store iTunes/Music music files for playback using a SONOS app. After connection to a USB-supporting router, the music library stored on the drive was indexed, and the drive served as a NAS device to allow music playback to every room in the house that has a SONOS speaker. Music playback was responsive and done without unusual delays. As a general note, music playback was operated using SONOS apps on either iPad or Mac systems at various locations within the house. The convenience and performance of this SSD made it an attractive alternative in comparison with “noisy,” mechanical hard drives. Moreover, when portability is necessary, this SSD packs easily for trips to other locations where other SONOS systems are present. Drive capacity choice will depend on music storage needs. I use 2TB drives because these easily store hundreds of music files with substantial room leftover for future music additions. The USB 3.x read transfer rate (estimated at 1050MB/s) eliminated the playback “jitter” that was experienced in the past when using non-SSD, WD drives. Although for comparison accuracy, it should be noted that general data transfers and music playback reliability will be affected by a variety of variables unrelated to the drive itself–notably, all other facets of the wireless network and the physical environment where WiFi data are transmitted.

If you're looking for a portable and reliable storage solution, the WD 1TB My Passport SSD is an excellent option. This external solid state drive offers high-speed data transfer, a compact design, and exceptional durability. Here are some pros and cons to help you make an informed decision: Pros: Speed - The WD My Passport SSD provides lightning-fast data transfer speeds of up to 1050MB/s, making it ideal for professionals who need to transfer large files quickly. Durability - This SSD is designed to withstand shock, vibration, and drops of up to 6.5 feet, making it a reliable option for those who are always on-the-go. Compact Design - The My Passport SSD is incredibly slim and compact, making it easy to carry in your pocket, bag, or purse. It's smaller than most smartphones, making it a convenient option for those who need to work or travel light. Compatibility - The drive works with both PC and Mac computers and comes with USB Type-C and Type-A cables for easy connectivity. Security - The My Passport SSD comes with built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption to help protect your data. Cons: Price - The WD My Passport SSD is more expensive than traditional hard drives, but it's worth the investment if you need fast and reliable storage. Capacity - While 1TB is a decent amount of storage, it may not be enough for those who require more space for their files. Overall, the WD 1TB My Passport SSD is a high-quality and reliable storage solution that's perfect for those who need fast and portable storage. Its speed, durability, and compact design make it a top choice for professionals and creatives who are always on-the-go. If you're looking for a reliable and efficient external solid state drive, the WD My Passport SSD is definitely worth considering.

Is really compact, light and small so if perfect to carry anywhere. The files download and upload soooo fast, I think is a great purchase. The only thing that I saw and after investigating further with other customers, is that when you get the SSD and you connect it, there is like an app you need to install, there is no such info on the manual or anything but is there lol waiting to be downloaded. And the app just doesn’t work, seems there is an issue and everyone gets it until 18% and then stops, if you try to re-install the app, there will be an error. Hopefully this doesn’t affect the performance of the SSD so I’m cool with that, just a little confusing Edit: after using the SSD for a few weeks I’m soooo happy with the results overall, I need to say that I downloaded GTA V and I play it while the file is in there and the game works perfectly, so yes, I hope my review works for you guys, is a really good product tbh :)

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Super dysk jak za tę cenę. Prędkości zgadzają się z specyfikacją, jakoś wykonania też całkiem ok

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Ho acquistato questo hard disk WD My Passport SSD portatile 4 TB perché avevo esaurito lo spazio sul mio vecchio WD Passport meccanico da 2 TB, arrivato sigillato perfettamente ed integro l'ho messo subito alla prova e ho notato che collegato via USB A non è molto veloce, ovvero non raggiunge i 1.050 MB/s promessi, li raggiunge solo se collegato ad USB C (3.2 Gen). Io l'ho collegato alla mia porta USB 3.0 facendo attenzione al verso delle freccette. Per fortuna la Western Digital ha fatto un cavetto a senso unico nel senso che non si può sbagliare l'inserimento dell'adattatore USB C -> USB A perché ci sono delle scannellature nei connettori che ne impediscono l'inserimento nel verso sbagliato ed in ogni caso ci sono le freccette che indicano il corretto allineamento dei cavetti. Arriva formattato in exFAT il ché comporta che tutti i file copiati avranno 2 secondi in più rispetto all'origine e per ovviare al problema ho riformattato il disco WD My Passport SSD in NTFS. Adesso le date dei file sono integre e a poco a poco ho fatto la copia di 3 TB di dati avendo cura ogni 80 GB di dati copiati di fare una pausa di 10 minuti per permettere al disco WD My Passport SSD di rientrare nelle temperature normali. Il mio problema che ho avuto è che ho due hard disk WD RED con rotazione 5.400 RPM, dunque sono molto affidabili ma sono lenti e da qui l'effetto collo di bottiglia perché il WD My Passport SSD è molto veloce (circa 460 mb/s se collegato ad USB 3.0) ma viene rallentato dalla velocità di lettura del disco sorgente che come dicevo è un WD RED meccanico che non supera i 185 MB/s. Dunque il vero problema di cui ho letto nelle recensioni circa la lentezza non è addebitabile al WD My Passport SSD ma dal disco da cui si sta tentando la copia che limita la velocità in scrittura. Infatti copiando file dal mio disco di sistema Samsung 850 EVO PRO SSD fa esattamente 460 MB/s in lettura/scrittura sul WD My Passport SSD. Il guscio è in lega di metallo, resistente alle cadute, agli urti ed è talmente piccolo che sta comodamente dentro un taschino della giacca o della camicia. Arriva corredato dal seguente materiale: ✔ WD My Passport SSD ✔ Cavetto USB C -> USB C ✔ Adattatore USB C -> USB A ✔ Garanzia Procuratevi una prolunga USB altrimenti non potrete usarlo perché il cavetto è di circa 15 cm di lunghezza dunque impossibile da usare senza una adeguata prolunga USB. Sono piacevolmente colpito dalla solidità costruttiva di questo microscopico hard disk che altro non è che una memoria SSD inserita in un guscio di metallo. Nota del 25.04.2023: oggi pomeriggio ho ricollegato il mio WD My Passport SSD e dopo 3 ore di copiatura file ho scollegato l'hard disk che era diventato caldissimo (per fargli fare una pausa di raffreddamento) e dopo 30 minuti l'ho ricollegato, ad un certo punto mi sono accorto che la velocità era scesa a 40 MB/s fissa, non saliva nemmeno pregando, così ho scambiato le porte del mio PC ed ho scoperto che in un'altra porta USB 3.0 il disco era tornato a fare 460 MB/s di velocità, a questo punto decido di ispezionare la porta che va lenta con un programmino portabile che si chiama USBDeview e scopro che la porta USB 3.0 in questione era vista in modalità compatibilità, a questo punto mangio la foglia, ovvero con USBDeview disinstallo la porta USB 3.0 dove era collegato il mio WD My Passport SSD e così l'hard disk viene espulso, lo scollego anche fisicamente dalla porta in questione e lo ricollego alla stessa porta USB 3.0, faccio un test di velocità sulla stessa porta che prima non andava e il mio WD My Passport SSD torna come per magia a fare 460 MB/s!!! Si era sconfigurata la porta dove era attaccato l'hard disk!!! Incredibile ma vero e non so nemmeno perché ma l'importante è che ho risolto. Conclusioni? 5 stelle per adesso: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

かなり軽くてコンパクトです。PCのバックアップなどに使ってますが速度も問題ないです。見た目が赤でスタイリッシュで好みです。