Features
- Local and cloud backup – WD SmartWare Pro automatic backup software lets you chose when and where you back up your files.
- Ultra-fast transfer rates – When connected to a USB 3.0 port, My Passport Ultra lets you access and save files in blazing speed. Reduce transfer time by up to 3 times when compared to USB 2.0 transfer rates.
- Secure your files – WD Security utility allows you to set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to help keep your data private.
- Sleek design with high capacity – At just half an inch thin (12.8mm) for the 500 GB model, this drive is sleek and fast with plenty of capacity for your important digital content.
- Durable enclosure protects the drive inside – We know your data is important to you. So we build the drive inside to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. Then, we protect the drive with a durable enclosure designed for beauty and a 3-year limited warranty for your peace of mind.
- USB-powered – Powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed.
Specifications
| Interface |
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 |
| Data Encryption Support |
Yes |
| Serial Transfer Rate |
5 Gb/s (Max) |
| Capacity |
500GB/1TB/2TB |
| Dimensions (HxDxW) |
15.4 x 110.5 x 82 mm |
| Operating Temperature |
41° F to 95° F |
| Non-Operating Temperature |
-4° F to 149° F |
| Warranty |
3 years |
Packaging
The My Passport Ultra’s box outlines all the key features and specs of the drive that you would need to know. Inside the box you will find the drive itself along with a 1ft USB cable and a carry bag.
Closer Look
Our particular sample today is the blue 1TB version but 500GB and 2TB versions are available as well in red, black, blue, and titanium.
The whole drive has a very simple, sleek design with rounded edges and a slim profile. Small rubber feet on the underside help it stay planted on your desk and the included USB 3.0 cable plugs right in to the side.
Software
Included with the Ultra is WD SmartWare, a backup utility. You can schedule backups to either the drive or your Dropbox, choose what types or which specific files you would like backed up, and retrieve files that you have previously backed up.
While not particularly powerful, SmartWare is very easy to use and encourages regular backup practices, something we should probably all do more often. For a bundled software it is very nice.
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