Western Digital
Western Digital 1TB My Passport SSD Portable External Solid State Drive, Gray, Sturdy and Blazing Fast, Password Protection with Hardware Encryption - WDBAGF0010BGY-WESN
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| Capacity | 1TB |
|---|---|
| Security | Password protection with hardware encryption |
| Build | Sturdy |
| Form | External portable SSD |
Pros & cons
Pros
- Built-in hardware encryption and password protection lock your files at the drive itself, not just behind a login
- Well suited to backing up sensitive documents or client files you'd rather keep locked down
- A sturdy, portable build travels between office and home without babying
Cons
- The included encryption software adds a setup step that plug-and-play drives skip
- At 1TB, the fixed capacity fills up quickly if you're backing up large photo or video libraries
Skip it if
Skip it if you want a plug-and-play drive with no setup — the included encryption software adds an extra step before you can start backing up.
How we assessed it
We synthesized this
When the files you're backing up are sensitive, encryption stops being a nice-to-have. The My Passport SSD builds in hardware encryption with password protection, locking your data at the drive itself rather than behind a single login, and its sturdy, portable build travels between office and home without babying. For freelancers and professionals moving client documents they'd rather keep locked down, that security layer is the whole reason to choose it.
Two honest trade-offs. The included encryption software adds a setup step that plug-and-play drives skip, so you set aside a few minutes before your first backup, and at 1TB the fixed capacity fills up quickly if you store large photo or video libraries. Our read reflects Western Digital's documented specs and the line's reputation rather than a hands-on test — see how we test.