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WD 256GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage - USB 3.1 - Black-Gray - WDBK3E2560PSL-WESN

Name: WD 256GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage - USB 3.1 - Black-Gray - WDBK3E2560PSL-WESN
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: B06XNN2WQM

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Bottom line: The Western Digital WD 256GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage: Fast SSD transfers up to 515 MB/s over USB 3.1 Gen 2; main trade-off: 256GB fills fast for large game or video libraries.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Fast SSD transfers up to 515 MB/s over USB 3.1 Gen 2
✓ Hardware encryption with password protection built in
✓ USB Type-C ready, plus USB-A compatibility for older PCs
✓ Shock-resistant, compact design for travel

Cons

✗ 256GB fills fast for large game or video libraries
✗ USB-C to USB-A adapter needed on legacy-only ports
✗ 515 MB/s trails Gen 2x2 and NVMe portable rivals
✗ Backup software is Windows/Mac desktop-oriented

Manufacturer description

The My Passport SSD is portable storage with blazing-fast transfers. Password protection with hardware encryption helps keep your content secure. Easy to use, the My Passport SSD is shock-resistant, compact storage in a cool, durable design.

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Blazing-fast file transfers with speeds up to 515 MB/s
Password protection with hardware encryption
USB Type-C and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ready; USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB-A compatible
Trusted Drive built with WD reliability
Automatic backup

Full Specifications

UPC	718037854120
ASIN	B06XNN2WQM
Brand	Western Digital
Color	Black
Model Name	My Passport
Read Speed	540 Megabytes Per Second
Form Factor	Portable
Item Weight	1.44 ounces
Media Speed	270 MB/s
Manufacturer	Western Digital
Model Number	WDBK3E2560PSL-WESN
Built-In Media	Portable SSD drive, Quick Start Guide, USB Type-C to Type-A adaptor, USB Type-C to Type-C cable (supports USB 3.1 Gen 2), WD Discovery for WD Backup™, WD Security™ and WD Drive Utilities™ software
Item Type Name	WD 256GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage - USB 3.1 - Black-Gray - WDBK3E2560PSL-WESN
Hard-Drive Size	256 GB
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable, Shock Resistant
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Windows 7+ or MacOs
Data Transfer Rate	1000 Megabytes Per Second
Enclosure Material	Metal

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