WD 2TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive, Red - with Automatic Backup, 256Bit AES Hardware Encryption & Software Protection (Renewed)

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Amazon Renewed WD 2TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive

Name: WD 2TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive, Red - with Automatic Backup, 256Bit AES Hardware Encryption & Software Protection (Renewed)
Brand: Amazon Renewed
SKU: B084DSBWW6

Status: WD 2TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive (2TB hard drive): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 10:27 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 2TB hard drive): WD 2TB My Passport, $129.80 on Amazon as of 2026-10-08 12:20 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Amazon Renewed WD 2TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the external storage category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 10:27 UTC

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

Same 2TB hard drive: WD 2TB My Passport — $129.80 on Amazon as of 2026-10-08 12:20 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $129.80

Same 2TB hard drive: WD 2TB My Passport for Mac — $174.45 on Amazon as of 2026-10-08 04:20 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $174.45

Same 2TB hard drive: WD 2TB My Passport Ultra — $178.50 on Amazon as of 2026-10-08 04:20 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $178.50

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-06

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Automatic backup - Easy to use
✓ Backed by Amazon Renewed's warranty and support channels

Cons

✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Amazon Renewed WD 2TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. Amazon Renewed'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

This Certified Refurbished product is tested to work and look like new with minimal to no signs of wear & tear; the product comes with relevant accessories and is backed by a minimum six month supplier backed warranty; box may be generic
Automatic backup - Easy to use
Password protection + 256-bit AES hardware encryption
Western Digital Discovery software for Western Digital backup, password protection and drive management
Superspeed USB 3.0 port; USB 2.0 compatible

Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Color	Red
Model Name	My Passport
Unit Count	1 Count
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	WDBYVG0020BRD-WESN-cr
Built-In Media	Hard Disk Drive, USB 3.0 Cable, Quick Start Guide
Hard-Drive Size	2 TB
Mfr Part Number	WDBYVG0020BRD-WESN-cr
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Hardware Encryption, Portable
Hardware Platform	MAC(re-formating required), PC
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Transfer Rate	140 megabits_per_second
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Additional Features	Hardware Encryption, Portable
Hard Disk Interface	USB 3.0
Warranty Description	90 days limited warranty
Full listing title	WD 2TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive, Red - with Automatic Backup, 256Bit AES Hardware Encryption & Software Protection (Renewed)

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Amazon shows no buyable offer for WD 2TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive at the last check. The closest in-stock match with the same 2TB hard drive is WD 2TB My Passport. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

View Current Price — $129.80