Western Digital

Western Digital WDBBKD0040BBY My Passport Ultra 4TB Portable Hard Drive

4.5 (1180 reviews)
USB 3.0

Reliable Portable Storage with Style The WD My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive combines secure storage with a sleek design. With 256-bit AES hardware encryption and automatic backup software, your files are protected on the go. Capacity: 4TB Interface: USB 3.0 Encryp...

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Overview

Reliable Portable Storage with Style

The WD My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive combines secure storage with a sleek design. With 256-bit AES hardware encryption and automatic backup software, your files are protected on the go.

  • Capacity: 4TB
  • Interface: USB 3.0
  • Encryption: 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption
  • Software: WD Backup Automatic Backup Software
  • Color: Berry

Key Features

Secure portable storage unto 4TB capacity

Ultra-fast transfer rates

Password protection with hardware encryption

Powerful, smart backup software

USB 3.0 connectivity

Specifications

Brand
Western Digital
Model
My Passport Ultra
Capacity
4TB
Connectivity
USB 3.0
Security Features
Password protection, Hardware encryption
Software Features
Smart backup software
Type
Portable Hard Drive

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Provides a massive 4TB of secure portable storage, ideal for backing up large collections of files
  • Delivers ultra-fast transfer rates, significantly reducing the time it takes to move large data volumes
  • Features password protection with hardware encryption, enhancing the security of your sensitive data
  • Includes powerful, smart backup software, simplifying the process of protecting your important files
  • Offers universal USB 3.0 connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices for quick transfers

👎 Cons

  • The physical size of the 4TB model might be slightly larger and heavier than lower capacity portable drives
  • Requires a USB 3.0 port on the host device to achieve its advertised ultra-fast transfer rates
  • While secure, data encryption can sometimes add a minor overhead to transfer speeds, though often imperceptible
  • The reliance on software for smart backups means the software needs to be installed and configured on the host computer
  • Being a mechanical hard drive, it is more susceptible to damage from drops or impacts compared to solid-state portable drives

Frequently Asked Questions

This model of the Western Digital My Passport Ultra offers a substantial 4TB of portable storage capacity.
Yes, it features password protection combined with hardware encryption to help secure your important files.
The device boasts ultra-fast transfer rates, especially when connected to a USB 3.0 port.
Yes, it comes with powerful, smart backup software to help you manage and protect your data easily.
It utilizes USB 3.0 connectivity, which is backward compatible with USB 2.0 but provides faster speeds with USB 3.0 ports.
While it's generally compatible, specific formatting for Mac might be required, and the included software is primarily Windows-oriented unless otherwise specified.