Western Digital

WD 3TB My Passport Wireless Pro Portable External Hard Drive, Wifi USB 3.0 - WDBSMT0030BBK-NESN

Name: WD 3TB My Passport Wireless Pro Portable External Hard Drive, Wifi USB 3.0 - WDBSMT0030BBK-NESN
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: B01F5LVTPS

Status: WD 3TB My Passport Wireless Pro Portable… (3TB hard drive): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-18 04:26 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 3TB hard drive): WD 3TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive, $187.72 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 16:15 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

View Current Price — $187.72 🛒 Search eBay for this model

Bottom line: The WD 3TB My Passport Wireless Pro Portable External Hard Drive: Built-in SD 3.0 card reader with one-touch copy for laptop-free offloads; main trade-off: spinning hard drive, so less shock-tolerant than a portable SSD.

Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-18 04:26 UTC

As an Amazon Associate, SpecPicks earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure →

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

Same 3TB hard drive: WD 3TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive — $187.72 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 16:15 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $187.72

Same 3TB hard drive: Avolusion HDDGear Pro X 3TB USB 3.0 External… — $129.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:19 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $129.99

Same 3TB hard drive: Avolusion T8 Series 3TB USB 3.0 External Gaming… — $129.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 12:20 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $129.99

Original listing (currently unavailable) → Compare to similar external storage

By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-19

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For external drives and portable storage, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. About the author →

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Built-in SD 3.0 card reader with one-touch copy for laptop-free offloads
✓ 3TB capacity holds large RAW photo and 4K drone video libraries
✓ 802.11ac Wi-Fi streaming to iOS and Android via the My Cloud app
✓ Battery rated up to 10 hours of HD streaming
✓ Doubles as a power bank for phones and action cameras (up to 1.5A)

Cons

✗ Spinning hard drive, so less shock-tolerant than a portable SSD
✗ 10-hour battery rating assumes 720p streaming to one device on 2.4 GHz
✗ 4K streaming depends on your phone's native player and codec support
✗ 1.5A power bank output charges devices slowly

Manufacturer description

The Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro is a 3TB portable external hard drive for photographers and drone pilots who need to offload, store and review footage in the field without a laptop. A built-in SD 3.0 card reader and one-touch copy button move your RAW photos and video clips straight from a memory card to the drive, so you can clear a card and keep shooting. Once your files are on the drive, 802.11ac Wi-Fi lets you stream 4K video and browse photos on iOS and Android phones and tablets through the My Cloud mobile app. 4K playback needs a native player and codec support on your…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored WD 3TB My Passport Wireless Pro 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

Can I copy photos from an SD card to the My Passport Wireless Pro without a computer?

Yes. The drive has a built-in SD 3.0 card reader and a one-touch copy button, so you can offload photos and video straight from the card to the 3TB drive without a laptop.

How long does the battery last on the WD My Passport Wireless Pro?

Western Digital rates it at up to 10 hours, measured streaming 720p video at 3 Mbps to one device over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. You will get less with 4K files, more connected devices or other settings.

Can I stream 4K video from the drive to my phone?

Yes. It streams over 802.11ac Wi-Fi to iOS and Android devices through the My Cloud mobile app. 4K playback needs a native player on your device that supports the 4K codec, and it depends on your device's hardware and software.

Can the My Passport Wireless Pro charge my phone?

Yes. It has a built-in power bank with up to 1.5A of output, enough to charge a phone, an action camera or similar USB-powered devices.

What warranty comes with the WD 3TB My Passport Wireless Pro?

It comes with a 2-year manufacturer's limited warranty from Western Digital. Check the product listing or WD's support site for the full warranty terms.

Key Features

SD 3.0 card reader for fast media offloads
Wireless 802.11ac to stream 4K videos and view photos with the My Cloud mobile app on iOS and Android* |*4K streaming requires native player on mobile device with codec support for 4K video files and is subject to mobile device capabilities, hardware and software components and configurations.
All-day battery (up to 10 hours)* |*Based on streaming HD 720p, 3 Mbps video to one device over Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz single band only. Actual battery life depends on file size, type, format, bitrate, devices connected, Wi-Fi connectivity, settings and other factors.
Built-in power bank to charge your phone, action camera and more (with output up to 1.5A).Operating temperature: 0°C to 35°C
2-year manufacturer's limited warranty

Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Color	Black
Model Name	My Passport Wireless Pro
Read Speed	130 megabytes_per_second
Form Factor	Portable
Connectivity	Wireless, USB, WiFi, 2.4GHz
Model Number	WDBSMT0030BBK-NESN
Compatibility	Android, iOS
Built-In Media	Drive^Manual
Connection Type	Wireless
Hard-Drive Size	3 TB
Mfr Part Number	WDBSMT0030BBK-NESN
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Built-in SD 3.0 card reader, Built-in power bank
Item Part Number	WDBSMT0030BBK-NESN
Hardware Platform	PC;Mac
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Camera
Data Transfer Rate	140 megabits_per_second
Additional Features	Built-in SD 3.0 card reader, Built-in power bank

Ready to buy?

Amazon shows no buyable offer for WD 3TB My Passport Wireless Pro Portable… at the last check. The closest in-stock match with the same 3TB hard drive is WD 3TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

View Current Price — $187.72