Western Digital

WD My Passport Ultra 500 GB Portable External USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Auto Backup, Black

Name: (Old Model) WD My Passport Ultra 500 GB Portable External USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Auto Backup, Black
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: B00EAS8AA0

Status: (Old Model) WD My Passport Ultra 500 GB Portable… (500GB hard drive): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-18 16:24 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 500GB hard drive): HWAYO 500GB Portable External Hard Drive Ultra…, $28.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-22 04:21 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The WD My Passport Ultra 500 GB Portable External USB 3.0 Hard Drive: USB 3.0 transfers, backward-compatible with USB 2.0 ports; main trade-off: older model; newer My Passport versions add higher capacities.

Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-18 16:24 UTC

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 3 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:

Same 500GB hard drive: HWAYO 500GB Portable External Hard Drive Ultra… — $28.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-22 04:21 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $28.99

Same 500GB hard drive: Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0… — $30.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-22 04:23 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $30.99

Same 500GB hard drive: Ezekers Portable 500GB External Hard Drive - USB… — $34.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-22 04:17 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $34.99

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ USB 3.0 transfers, backward-compatible with USB 2.0 ports
✓ Automatic local and cloud backup software included
✓ Hardware encryption plus password protection built in
✓ 3-year limited warranty from Western Digital

Cons

✗ Older model; newer My Passport versions add higher capacities
✗ 500 GB fills fast with modern game installs and 4K video
✗ Spinning HDD, slower than an SSD-based portable drive
✗ Backup software tuned for Windows 8, dated on Windows 11

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored WD My Passport Ultra 500 GB Portable External USB 3.0 Hard Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. Western Digital's external storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for external storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

USB 3.0 connectivity
Automatic and cloud backup
Password protection and hardware encryption
Works great with Windows 8
3-year limited warranty

Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Color	Black
Model Name	My Passport Ultra
Form Factor	Portable
Media Speed	625 MB/s
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	WDBPGC5000ABK-NESN
Built-In Media	USB Cable
Hard Disk Size	500 GB
Hard-Drive Size	500 GB
Mfr Part Number	WDBPGC5000ABK-NESN
Number of Items	1
Hardware Platform	PC;Mac
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Laptop
Data Transfer Rate	5000 megabits_per_second
Hard Disk Interface	USB 3.0
Warranty Description	3 year limited warranty
Hard Disk Description	Portable
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 inches

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Amazon shows no buyable offer for (Old Model) WD My Passport Ultra 500 GB Portable… at the last check. The closest in-stock match with the same 500GB hard drive is HWAYO 500GB Portable External Hard Drive Ultra…. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

View Current Price — $28.99