Western Digital

WD 1TB Black My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBGPU0010BBK-NESN

Name: WD 1TB Black My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBGPU0010BBK-NESN
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: B00W8XXRPM

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Bottom line: The WD 1TB Black My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive: 1TB capacity in a 4-inch portable body, no external power brick needed; main trade-off: ships NTFS-formatted; Mac users must reformat before first use.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 1TB capacity in a 4-inch portable body, no external power brick needed
✓ USB 3.0 transfer speeds with backward compatibility to USB 2.0 ports
✓ Hardware-based encryption backs the password protection, not software-only
✓ WD Backup schedules automatic local backups plus Dropbox cloud copies

Cons

✗ Ships NTFS-formatted; Mac users must reformat before first use
✗ Spinning platter drive, so slower and less shock-tolerant than an SSD
✗ No carrying case included; WD sells drive cases separately
✗ USB 3.0 rather than USB-C, so modern laptops may need an adapter

Manufacturer description

The WD My Passport Ultra 1TB puts a terabyte of portable storage in a 4-inch shell that slips into a laptop bag without adding bulk. Western Digital pairs it with a USB 3.0 interface, so backing up a photo library or a project folder finishes far faster than the USB 2.0 drives it replaces, and the connection stays backward compatible with older ports. Security is handled on the drive itself: password protection runs on hardware encryption rather than a software layer you can uninstall, which matters if the drive travels with you. The bundled WD Backup utility schedules automatic local…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored WD 1TB Black My Passport Ultra Portable External 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the WD My Passport Ultra work with a Mac?

Yes, but not out of the box. The drive ships formatted NTFS for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 and requires reformatting for Mac OS X. Refer to WD's Application Guide for the reformatting steps.

How much storage does this My Passport Ultra hold?

1TB, in a 4-inch form factor portable enclosure. It draws power over the included USB cable, so there is no separate AC adapter to carry.

Is the data on this drive encrypted?

Yes. The drive supports password protection with hardware encryption, so the protection lives on the drive itself rather than in a software utility on the host PC.

What backup software is included?

WD Backup is included, and it can back up to the drive on a schedule or to Dropbox using cloud services. A Quick Install guide and USB cable are also in the box.

What warranty does Western Digital provide?

A 3-year limited warranty. Check the product listing for current terms and regional coverage before you buy.

Key Features

4-inch Form Factor, 1TB Storage Capacity
Formatted NTFS for Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 operating systems. Requires reformatting for Mac OS X operating systems. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.
USB 3.0, Password Protection with Hardware Encryption
WD Backup, Option to backup to Dropbox using cloud services, Includes Quick Install guide and USB Cable
3-year limited warranty
Formatted for Windows. For Mac compatibility this Hard Drive requires reformatting. Refer to Application Guide for guidance on this

Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Color	Black
Model Name	My Passport Ultra
Unit Count	1 Count
Form Factor	Portable
Media Speed	625 MB/s
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	WDBGPU0010BBK-NESN
Compatibility	Mac
Built-In Media	Quick Start Guide, USB Cable
Hard-Drive Size	1 TB
Mfr Part Number	WDBGPU0010BBK-NESN
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable
Hardware Platform	PC
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Laptop, Television
Data Transfer Rate	5000 megabits_per_second
Enclosure Material	Aluminum/Glass
Additional Features	Portable

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