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product_id: 159446976
title: "WD 5TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN"
brand: "wd"
price: "KSh47931"
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# USB 3.1/3.0 fast transfer 5TB massive storage hardware encryption & password protection WD 5TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN

**Brand:** wd
**Price:** KSh47931
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Secure your digital empire with style and speed!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WD 5TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN by wd
- **How much does it cost?** KSh47931 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/159446976-wd-5tb-my-passport-portable-external-hard-drive-black-backup)

## Best For

- wd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Next-Level Security:** Built-in hardware encryption and password protection guard your data from ransomware threats.
- • **Massive 5TB Capacity:** Store up to thousands of photos, videos, and documents without compromise.
- • **Peace of Mind Warranty:** Backed by a 3-year limited warranty to keep your investment protected.
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Plug-and-play with USB 3.1/3.0 for lightning-fast transfers across PC, Mac, and Linux.
- • **Carry Your Digital Life Anywhere:** Slim, pocket-ready design fits seamlessly into your on-the-go lifestyle.

## Overview

The WD 5TB My Passport is a sleek, portable external hard drive designed for professionals who demand reliable, high-capacity storage. Featuring hardware encryption, password protection, and ransomware defense, it ensures your data stays safe. Compatible with USB 3.1/3.0, it delivers fast transfer speeds and broad device compatibility, all backed by a 3-year warranty.

## Description

Every journey needs a passport. The My Passport drive is trusted, portable storage that gives you the confidence and freedom to drive forward in life. With a new, stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand, there’s space to store, organize, and share your photos, videos, music, and documents. Perfectly paired with backup software* and password protection, the My Passport drive helps keep your digital life's contents safe. (*Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply. User account registration may be required.)

Review: Great WD Hard drive - Free Software Sucks - You can't go wrong with Western Digital. Very small package for huge storage. Plug and Play - connected the USB cable, (included) and my computer immediately recognized it. The portable drive is larger than the drive on my laptop, so I partitioned it into 2 virtual drives. One partition for an Image/Backup and a second partition for file backup & storage. The partitioning process was flawless and now my computer recognizes two separate drives. I am super happy with the WD SSD portable drive. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a portable drive. I'm even thinking about buying another larger drive and partitioning into more virtual drives for backup of other computers. My only complaint and major disappointment with WD, is that the free "WD Backup" software is no longer supported by WD and hasn't been for a few years. They offer a free version of Acronis, which doesn't work. Installed the Acronis software, created a bootable disk on a USB Flash (thumb) drive, then rebooted the computer from the thumb drive and created a full backup/ disk image to the new WD drive. The software seemed to run perfectly, and said the backup was successfully created. I felt really good that I had a full backup of my 2015 laptop, in case I ever need to replace the mechanical HDD. But it was a false peace of mind. Only 2 weeks after using the Acronis backup software, my computer was crashing shortly after bootup, which it had never done before. So I thought I would test the new drive and backup. After rebooting with the Acronis USB Boot drive, it asked for the location of the image file. The computer recognized the WD drive with all of the Acronis backup folders. But then the Acronis software said all of the folders were empty and there was No Image found. WTF?! Acronis said it successfully made a full disk copy. But then the software could not find its own image. DO NOT USE the ACRONIS software. I was fortunately able to fix the boot/crash problem using other software. But if my hard drive had completely failed, I would not have a usable backup copy to restore to a new drive. I would have been screwed. It would have been better if I never attempting to create a backup. At least I would known that I didn't have a backup copy to rely on, rather than falsely thinking I was protected. In addition, the "free" software isn't really free. It's only a 30 day free Trial version. So if you make a full backup within 30 days, and later have a critical problem, you will be forced to purchase the full version to perform the restore. The backup file versions are propitiatory, so you can't use another brand of software to do the restore. They've got you! You can make a free backup/copy (if you can even get the software to work properly). But then you have to pay for the software to actually use the Backup in order to Restore. This is akin Ransomware. I have since purchased other backup/imaging software and made a full (working) backup to my new WD drive. I'm very happy about that.
Review: Good drives. Have used before. Reliable - Have used many of these in the past. They’re pretty reliable. With the increasing price of solid state memory these have been inching up as well. Using it as a Time Machine drive on a Mac. Working flawlessly.

## Features

- Slim durable design to help take your important files with you
- Vast capacities up to 6TB[1] to store your photos, videos, music, important documents and more
- Back up smarter with included device management software[2] with defense against ransomware
- Help secure your important files with password protection and hardware encryption
- 3-year limited warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07VP5X239 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | WD |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (116,315) |
| Date First Available | August 26, 2019 |
| Flash Memory Size | 256 |
| Hard Drive | 5 TB Portable |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 2.0/3.0 |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 1 |
| Hardware Platform | Linux, Mac w/ Reformat, PC |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.22 x 2.95 x 0.75 inches |
| Item Weight | 7.4 ounces |
| Item model number | WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
| Product Dimensions | 4.22 x 2.95 x 0.75 inches |
| Series | My Passport External Hard Drive |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** WD
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop, Tablet
- **Connectivity Technology:** HDMI
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 5 TB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Portable
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 2.0/3.0
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Hardware Encryption, Portable

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great WD Hard drive - Free Software Sucks
*by J***F on December 30, 2023*

You can't go wrong with Western Digital. Very small package for huge storage. Plug and Play - connected the USB cable, (included) and my computer immediately recognized it. The portable drive is larger than the drive on my laptop, so I partitioned it into 2 virtual drives. One partition for an Image/Backup and a second partition for file backup & storage. The partitioning process was flawless and now my computer recognizes two separate drives. I am super happy with the WD SSD portable drive. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a portable drive. I'm even thinking about buying another larger drive and partitioning into more virtual drives for backup of other computers. My only complaint and major disappointment with WD, is that the free "WD Backup" software is no longer supported by WD and hasn't been for a few years. They offer a free version of Acronis, which doesn't work. Installed the Acronis software, created a bootable disk on a USB Flash (thumb) drive, then rebooted the computer from the thumb drive and created a full backup/ disk image to the new WD drive. The software seemed to run perfectly, and said the backup was successfully created. I felt really good that I had a full backup of my 2015 laptop, in case I ever need to replace the mechanical HDD. But it was a false peace of mind. Only 2 weeks after using the Acronis backup software, my computer was crashing shortly after bootup, which it had never done before. So I thought I would test the new drive and backup. After rebooting with the Acronis USB Boot drive, it asked for the location of the image file. The computer recognized the WD drive with all of the Acronis backup folders. But then the Acronis software said all of the folders were empty and there was No Image found. WTF?! Acronis said it successfully made a full disk copy. But then the software could not find its own image. DO NOT USE the ACRONIS software. I was fortunately able to fix the boot/crash problem using other software. But if my hard drive had completely failed, I would not have a usable backup copy to restore to a new drive. I would have been screwed. It would have been better if I never attempting to create a backup. At least I would known that I didn't have a backup copy to rely on, rather than falsely thinking I was protected. In addition, the "free" software isn't really free. It's only a 30 day free Trial version. So if you make a full backup within 30 days, and later have a critical problem, you will be forced to purchase the full version to perform the restore. The backup file versions are propitiatory, so you can't use another brand of software to do the restore. They've got you! You can make a free backup/copy (if you can even get the software to work properly). But then you have to pay for the software to actually use the Backup in order to Restore. This is akin Ransomware. I have since purchased other backup/imaging software and made a full (working) backup to my new WD drive. I'm very happy about that.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good drives. Have used before. Reliable
*by R***? on January 31, 2026*

Have used many of these in the past. They’re pretty reliable. With the increasing price of solid state memory these have been inching up as well. Using it as a Time Machine drive on a Mac. Working flawlessly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently purchased a 1TB storage device, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision
*by U***W on November 28, 2025*

I recently purchased a 1TB storage device, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision. This portable powerhouse has transformed how I manage my digital world. With ample space, I can easily store my entire media library, important documents, and countless photos without worrying about running out of room. The setup was a breeze; I just plugged it in, and it was recognized immediately by my devices. The transfer speeds are impressive—backing up files is swift and efficient. I especially appreciate the compact design, making it easy to toss in my bag and take anywhere. Overall, this 1TB storage device has made organization a snap and has provided peace of mind, knowing my data is secure and portable. I highly recommend it to anyone in need of reliable storage!

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