Open Box WD My Passport 1TB Portable Hard Drive
The WD My Passport 1TB Portable External Hard Drive offers trusted, portable storage in a stylish, palm-sized design. It provides ample space to store, organize, and share your photos, videos, music, and documents. Featuring automatic backup and password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption, your data stays safe and up-to-date. The included Western Digital Discovery software enhances backup and drive management, while the superspeed USB port ensures fast data transfers.
$109.99
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Owner Satisfaction
4.1
/ 5
Category Rank
3725
/ 4074
#3725 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
-79%
Below average
Capacity
1
/ TB
Who it's for
- Significant Cost Savings
- Compact and Travel-Ready
- Built-in Data Security
Who should skip it
- Limited or Reduced Warranty Coverage
- Potential Cosmetic Imperfections
- Slower Transfer Speeds than SSDs
Key Specs
Capacity
1 TB
Interface
USB 3.0
Form factor
2.5 Inch
Drive type
HDD
Installation type
External
Hardware encryption support
True
Weight
0.56 lb
Height
0.4 in
Features
- Automatic backup for up-to-date data
- Password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption
- Includes Western Digital Discovery software
- High-speed data transfer via superspeed USB
- Compact and portable design
- Ample 1TB storage capacity
What customers say
The core appeal of this open box drive is its exceptional value. Customers are highly satisfied with the significant cost savings achieved by choosing this option over a new unit, especially when paired with reliable performance. Most users confirm flawless operation, fast transfers, and dependable plug and play functionality. The main trade-off involves aesthetics; some drives arrive with minor cosmetic scuffs or scratches that buyers accept for the discount. While performance is generally excellent, a small number of reviews noted early health issues, indicating inherent risk. Overall, for budget focused buyers prioritizing savings over perfect appearance, this drive offers outstanding value.
Know before you buy
An open-box item is a product that was returned by a customer, often because it was the wrong color or model, or simply unused. These drives are inspected to ensure they are fully functional and include all original components before being resold.
The drive comes formatted for Windows out of the box. If you are using a Mac, you will need to reformat the drive using Disk Utility to make it compatible with macOS.
The encryption is built directly into the drive's hardware, meaning your data is scrambled and protected by a password you set. Because it is hardware-based, it keeps your files secure without significantly slowing down your data transfer speeds.
Yes, the drive includes Western Digital Discovery software that allows you to set up automatic backups. Once configured, it will periodically save your selected files so you don't have to remember to do it manually.
No, this is a portable 2.5-inch drive that draws all the power it needs directly from your computer through the USB cable. You won't need to carry around a bulky power adapter.
Yes, the drive is backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports. However, you will experience significantly slower transfer speeds compared to using a USB 3.0 port.
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