WD 2TB My Passport for Mac portable external storage, USB 3.0, Mac Compatible external hard drive, software for device management, backup and password protection, Time Machine Ready, Midnight Blue

5 Stars – Compact, Reliable, and Mac-Ready! I recently purchased the WD 2TB My Passport for Mac, and I couldn't be more pleased with its performance. Here's why I highly recommend it: Pros: Mac Compatibility: This hard drive is truly plug-and-play with Mac devices. It’s already formatted for macOS, and I had no trouble connecting it to my MacBook Pro. It also integrates seamlessly with Time Machine, making backups incredibly easy. Compact Design: The hard drive’s compact size and sleek midnight blue color make it portable and stylish. It easily fits into my bag without taking up much space, perfect for those always on the go. Fast Transfer Speeds: With USB 3.0, transfer speeds are impressive, and I was able to quickly move large files without any hiccups. It has made storing my media files, backups, and work documents effortless. Security Features: The built-in password protection is a great bonus for those who prioritize data security. The included software is easy to use and allows for efficient device management and backup. Storage Capacity: 2TB provides plenty of space, perfect for large files like photos, videos, and design projects. It’s ideal for someone who needs reliable external storage without worrying about running out of space too soon. Cons: Short Cable: The USB cable included is a bit on the short side. If you like to have more flexibility in where you place your drive, you might want to invest in a longer cable. Overall, the WD My Passport for Mac delivers everything I need: speed, security, and reliability in a compact package. Whether you’re using it for daily backups or transferring large media files, this hard drive is a fantastic choice! Would I purchase again ? "yes I would"

I bought this WD Passport to replace an old one that I'd had since 2009 that was developing problems. I paid roughly the same price as back then, but these days you get a heap more storage - 2TB as opposed to 320 GB. It's also more compact and much lighter. Very easy to plug in and play straight out of the box. Two cables are provided - USB-C and USB-A - very useful if you have an old Mac but may be upgrading in the future. I am not sure I will use 'WD Discovery' software to connect to social media and cloud storage services, as I just want a basic, easy 'drag & drop' external hard drive . But it's useful to have incase you change your mind. All in all - good value, easy to use and nice and portable.

Confusingly this product comes in a box which has a list of contents on the back saying [This box contains} the drive; a cable; additional software (if required); and a "Quick install guide". Now it could just be that mine was missing the install guide as a one off (which lead to me worrying in case it said something significant), but in any event I needn't have done so as I gather this is simply a bit of paper which says, in terms, 'plug it in'. Why they chose to mention it on the box at all is beyond me (and if they have stopped including it as a matter of course hen I think it's a pretty poor show that they haven't amended the packaging to suit). For anyone with a Mac who isn't au fait with the technicalities this is a very simple bit of kit to use - you do indeed just plug it in and open Time Machine (it may indeed even do that for you, I can't recall). Anyone who does know what they're doing however might just as well save a few bob by buying the plain My Passport or similar and formatting it themselves, or if the drive is too big partition the excess (1Tb would have been ample for me as I have <300Gb of data but wasn't available at the time, so I had to pay extra for the 2Tb one). I may know the terminology but that's the extent of it and I'd only end up in a cold sweat if I tried to fiddle! This is my third Passport for Mac - my back-up back-up [in the cupboard] is still going strong but the other which was plugged into my iMac and had been chugging away quite happily for the past year suddenly developed a fault for no apparent rhyme or reason and said it was useless, hence the need for a replacement. Moral - one back-up may not be enough!

Good value . I use it for back up and to save specific documents I want to work on or just keep. Be careful your back ups don’t take too long as a previous purchase alerted me that after a number of backups it may not work so efficiently but that is a personal query really. It may need replacing after 2.5 years? It’s excellent in terms of an easily portable product!

works well, good speed/capacity

This drive works great so far. I needed it to back up the Mac I use for my small business. It was really easy to use, no issues with setup or the backup.

Easy to install.

Does what it is supposed to do

Muy buen disco, a la fecha sin ninguna falla.

Produto Excelente

最初はこの小ささで2TB？！？！っと驚きましたが、本当に2TBでデータの取り入れも取り出しも問題無くできています！持ち運び用に買ったのですが、本当にコンパクトで電気もいらないので、使いやすいです。

Update: It stopped working and I ordered a replacement because I love it! First, let me say I love my MacBook Pro and it is my baby. Everything I hook up to has to be an item that I trust. I have completed a lot of research on external hard drives. The majority of them have to be formatted to even work with the MacBook. This WD 2TB My Passport for Mac Portable External Hard Drive does not need to be formatted. Also, I do not need an adapter for it to fit. This is specially designed for Mac and Time Machine and USB-C and USB-A compatible and Password protected. It is just so easy to use. It works straight out of the box. I use it to import and export movies. Also to store photos from my computer in order not to use up my storage or in case something happens to my computer. It is also small for me to carry on the go easily. This works so easily and I am happy I did not have to set up anything else to make it work.

Bought for my sister as a gift. She loves and it didn’t let her down on her last overseas holiday.