WD My Passport 2TB
Western Digital

WD My Passport 2TB

A portable hard drive with 256-bit AES encryption and a solid record, but only a Micro-B port.

  • External HDD
  • 2,000 GB
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Micro-B

PCPR score

6.5

Fair

Best price we’ve seen

$170Nov 9

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The short version

My Passport is WD's long-running portable hard drive, rated at up to 5 Gb/s over USB 3.2 Gen 1 through a Micro-B connector. It includes password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption and a three-year limited warranty, and weighs about 140 g. Tom's Hardware picks the line for backup work thanks to its track record and security while marking down the old port. It suits low-cost backup; WD also sells a native USB-C version.

Pros

  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
  • Three-year limited warranty
  • Slim shell weighing about 0.31 pounds
  • Named a strong external hard drive pick by Tom's Hardware

Cons

  • Uses an old Micro-B port, as Tom's Hardware points out
  • Limited to 5 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds
  • Tom's Hardware says it tends to skid on a desk

Best for

  • Low-cost portable backup
  • Buyers who want hardware encryption

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Full specifications

Core

Type
External HDD
Capacity
2,000 GB

Connectivity

Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Micro-B

Physical

Weight
141 g

Compatibility notes

  • Connects through a Micro-B port; WD's separate native USB-C model avoids adapters on USB-C-only laptops.
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 limits the drive to 5 Gb/s.

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Video reviews

Overview · Guide

WD My Passport | Product Overview

WD

WD's short official overview of the My Passport portable drive, focused on its pocket-sized design and storage capacity.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Hardware

    Positive

    The buying guide recommends the My Passport line for its track record, encryption and warranty, while faulting its older Micro-B connector and its habit of skidding on desks.

    2026-11-06

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Common questions

Does the WD My Passport have USB-C?

This model uses a Micro-B connector over USB 3.2 Gen 1. WD sells a separate My Passport with native USB-C for laptops that only have USB-C ports.

Is the data encrypted?

WD lists password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption for this drive, so data stays locked if the drive is lost.

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