Western Digital

WD 512GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage - USB 3.1 - Black-Gray - WDBK3E5120PSL-WESN

Name: WD 512GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage - USB 3.1 - Black-Gray - WDBK3E5120PSL-WESN
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: B06XNPPRD9

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Bottom line: The Western Digital WD 512GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage: Up to 515 MB/s transfers over USB 3.1 Gen 2; main trade-off: USB 3.1 Gen 2 caps speed below USB 3.2/Thunderbolt SSDs.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Up to 515 MB/s transfers over USB 3.1 Gen 2
✓ Hardware encryption with password protection built in
✓ USB-C plus USB-A (USB 3.0/2.0) compatibility
✓ Shock-resistant, compact design for travel

Cons

✗ USB 3.1 Gen 2 caps speed below USB 3.2/Thunderbolt SSDs
✗ 512GB may be tight for large 4K video or game libraries
✗ SSD costs more than an equal-capacity portable hard drive
✗ 515 MB/s is a peak rating; small-file writes run slower

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

Brand	Western Digital
Color	Black
Model Name	My Passport
Read Speed	540 megabytes_per_second
Form Factor	Portable
Media Speed	<540.0 MB/s
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	WDBK3E5120PSL-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 512GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage - USB 3.1 - Black-Gray - WDBK3E5120PSL-WESN
Hard-Drive Size	512 GB
Mfr Part Number	WDBK3E5120PSL-WESN
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable, Shock Resistant
Hardware Platform	Mac
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	USB Type-C and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ready; USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB-A compatible
Data Transfer Rate	1000 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure Material	Metal, Plastic
Additional Features	Portable, Shock Resistant

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