Western Digital’s My Passport SSD is yet another innovative addition to its popular series of portable storage devices and the first of the series to use NVMe (nonvolatile memory express) technology. The NVMe is a new storage access and transport protocol for flash and next-generation solid-state drives (SSDs). It delivers the highest output and fastest response times for all types of workload. This innovation is fast becoming the standard choice for those who manage huge files or need a supplemental storage option.
Unboxing
The Western Digital My Passport SSD comes in a nicely packed box. It is secured in a plastic case and a sheet covering it to protect it from scratches. The back of the pack has the detailed product specification The box is housing the quick install guide, USB-C cable, and USB-A adapter. This device comes in a range of colors to meet the aesthetic needs of its users – red, grey, blue, silver and gold. It has a textured wave pattern design that covers most of the bottom and top of the drive.
The My Passport™ SSD has a bold, metal design that is tough enough to handle whatever comes your way. It is shock and vibration-resistant. It also has a drop-resistance of up to 6.5ft (1.98m) which makes it more durable for the user. This device has a dimension of 0.4 by 3.5 by 1.8 inches (HxWxD) and has rounded corners, weighing 0.048 kg (1.7 ounces).
Design and Performance
My Passport SSD has an out-of-box compatibility with Mac and PC devices. There is no setup process required for it, it is good to go as soon as it is plugged into the device. This storage device is equipped with USB 3.2 Gen-2 technology and comes with a USB-C cable and USB-A adaptor to work with old systems still in use. Through the USB-C 3.2 port, users can enjoy up to 1050MB/s read speeds and write speeds of up to 1000MB/s i.e., large files can be transferred within a short period of time. Western Digital My Passport SSD also has a storage capacity ranging from 500GB to 4TB which enables users to enjoy accelerated performance anywhere.
For adequate data security, the device has more to offer than speed. It comes equipped with password protection with hardware encryption. This feature helps to keep data safe with password-enabled 256-bit AES hardware encryption and simple backup.
Simple backups can be done using software included with the WD’s My Passport SSD, this allows users to automatically back up high-capacity files to a computer, separate drive, cloud service account or Dropbox account.
Specifications
- Capacity: 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB.
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen-2
- Connector: USB-C ™ cable and USB-A adapter.
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 3.94″ x 2.17″ x 0.35″
- Compatible with PC & Mac computers—no drivers needed.
- Works with Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Mac OS 10.6+.
Conclusion
The WD My Passport NVMe SSD is a great storage solution for individuals who need a reliable,extremely fast storage solution for huge files on the go, or those who are simply in need of an alternative backup solution to the Cloud.