WD Western Digital 2TB My Passport Ultra Portable Hard Disk Metal Drive, USB-C & USB 3.1 with Automatic Backup,Password Protection, Compatible with Windows&Mac, External HDD-Blue

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The media could not be loaded. Getting it out of the way first, the main reason speeds are low on this HDD out of the box is not because HDD is defective or of low quality but the provided cable! WD’s USB-C cable is pathetic & please don’t use it at all (it’s loose and doesn’t provide USB-3.0 Speeds). Using that, I was only able to get upto 40mbps max on this drive.Most people return the HDD then & there believing that it’s a poor quality product and give 1 star reviews showing poor data transfer speeds.But I did some research and found out that drive is perfectly modern and high quality with support upto 120mbps+ speeds, you just need to use USB 3.1 Gen 2 cable (see the video I uploaded) to extract most out of this HDD.So rest assured, everything else is great, premium build (top feels like metal), compact size for 5TB HDD, doesn’t heat up much, modern USB-C connectivity (especially useful for USB-C only Macs).It doesn’t have a rubber casing to protect itself from shocks/drops, etc, so do use a hard case to protect it at all times as HDDs have mechanical/moving parts which can damage if bumped/dropped.Apart from that pricing is great (I mean ₹10k for 5TB means you are getting ₹2k per 1 TB, what else one can want)! Go for it without hesitation.For MAC/iPad users, format the drive to exFAT to use it properly with your device (out of the box, it comes with NTFS, which is for windows only).Also, I’m reducing 1 star from the review as WD should have provided better USB cable out of the box, but now buyers have to spend another ₹500-600 just to buy the Gen 2 cable to extract proper speeds out of this thing. Otherwise it’s a great product and you can buy it no issues.PS: If you found this informative, do it “helpful” button!

I recently purchased the WD My Passport Ultra 5TB hard disk and I am absolutely happy with its performance. I managed to snag this incredible piece of technology for just 8799₹, and I must say it has exceeded all my expectations.One of the standout features of this hard disk is its impressive speed. Compared to other hard disks I've used in the past, the WD My Passport Ultra offers lightning-fast data transfer rates. Whether I'm transferring large files or performing backups, the speed is consistently remarkable. This has saved me a significant amount of time, especially when dealing with large media files and documents.What truly sets this hard disk apart is its noiseless operation. Unlike some other hard disks that produce distracting whirring or clicking sounds, the WD My Passport Ultra remains completely silent during operation. This is a huge plus, especially when I'm working in a quiet environment or watching movies from the hard disk without any interference.The storage capacity of 5TB is a generous amount of space for all my files, photos, videos, and more. The compact and sleek design makes it easy to carry around, and the compatibility with both Mac and PC systems ensures that I can use it seamlessly across various devices.I am thoroughly impressed with the WD My Passport Ultra 5TB hard disk. Its exceptional speed, noiseless operation, and ample storage capacity make it a reliable and convenient choice for all my data storage needs. At the price point of 8799₹, this purchase has proven to be a fantastic investment. Highly recommended!

Works fine. Both writing and reading speed is very fast

So far working perfectly. One of my friend had purchased the Seagate one and it failed in his laptop. And this is working great for me as of now. So would recommend this

There was no additional packaging from the seller, it came in a standard Amazon paper packet. Surprisingly, the product reached my home safely and works fine. But shockingly, there was dust inside the WD package, right on the surface of the drive. I have no idea how that’s even possible, which makes me question whether the drive is actually new or refurbished.That said, the drive functions well. The wire and connector look brand new and work perfectly. The build quality and material are good too. However, the speed is disappointing. On Type-C port, I get around 100–110 MB/s on average, and only 40–50 MB/s when using a USB-A 3.1 port.In fact, my slow 5400 RPM 4TB internal drive consistently delivers 160–180 MB/s.So, if you’re just looking for a large 6TB portable drive for storage, it’s a decent option. But if you plan to actively work on it, you’re better off going with the SanDisk waterproof portable SSD. It offers only 2TB at a similar price, but the speed is significantly higher.

It is working good but for some reason it had some kind of corruption, fortunately Windows' disk error checking was able to fix the issue.