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product_id: 228826328
title: "WD 5TB 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"
brand: "western digital"
price: "$473.72"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Western Digital"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/228826328-wd-5tb-my-passport-ultra-portable-hard-disk-metal-drive
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# USB-C & USB 3.1 fast transfer 5TB massive storage 256-bit AES encryption WD 5TB 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

**Brand:** western digital
**Price:** $473.72
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Secure your digital empire with style and speed!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WD 5TB 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 by western digital
- **How much does it cost?** $473.72 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/228826328-wd-5tb-my-passport-ultra-portable-hard-disk-metal-drive)

## Best For

- western digital enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Sleek Metal Design:** A premium anodized metal finish that complements your professional style.
- • **Massive 5TB Capacity:** Store your entire digital life without compromise.
- • **Military-Grade Security:** 256-bit AES hardware encryption keeps your data fortress-tight.
- • **Next-Gen USB-C Connectivity:** Seamless plug-and-play with modern & legacy devices.
- • **Automated Backup & WD Discovery:** Effortless, scheduled backups plus social media & cloud import integration.

## Overview

The WD 5TB My Passport Ultra is a portable external hard drive featuring a robust 5TB capacity, USB-C and USB 3.1 compatibility for fast data transfer, and a durable metal enclosure. It includes advanced 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection, automatic backup software, and WD Discovery for easy device management and cloud/social media content import. Compatible with Windows and Mac, it offers a sleek, professional design backed by a 3-year warranty.

## Description

From the manufacturer HOW TO SET UP Connect the USB cable to your My Passport Ultra and to your Windows PC. Open My Passport Ultra and install WD Discovery from the drive. Equipped with USB-C technology, the My Passport Ultra portable drive offers an easy way to expand your storage with a modern metal design that complements your PC. It’s Windows 10-ready out of the box to seamlessly deliver plug-and-play storage, while password protection with hardware encryption helps enforce the security of your content. USB-C ready, USB 3.1 compatible Innovative style Automatic backup software Password protection Windows 10-ready Featuring the latest in USB-C technology, the My Passport Ultra portable drive delivers quick and easy storage for your PC, while the included USB 3.1 adapter makes sure it’s compatible with older machines. Innovative style and function Fusing modern anodized metal and textures, the My Passport Ultra portable drive is available in silver and blue to seamlessly match your personal style and the latest computers. Get more out of WD Discovery Included WD Discovery software* makes it easy to back up your photos, videos and documents to the My Passport Ultra drive. To help preserve your online life, WD Discovery allows you to import your content from popular social media and cloud storage services, like Facebook, Dropbox and Google Drive. WD Discovery software can also be used to manage your drive settings like reformatting, LED control and more. *Internet activation required Easy-to-use auto backup software For your photos, videos or business documents, the WD Backup software included in WD Discovery makes it easy to help protect what’s important to you by automating your backup routine. Simply download WD Backup, plug in your drive and set your hourly, daily or monthly schedule. Password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption The WD Security function within WD Discovery helps keep your files private with a password you can choose, making it easy to enable password protection and 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption. High capacity With up to 5TB** of capacity, you have plenty of room to keep your photos, videos, music and documents with you, wherever you go and in your control. **As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.

Review: Good product brought down due to limited use of software... fishing for pennies... Dirty strategy! - Great product. Works really fast and very well... Only problem with the product is that the associated software from Acronis comes with a limited period of use... Too bad for both WD and the software org. That is crazy and pours water on the good experience provided by the product and the software... They seem to be fishing for pennies while losing out on the pounds... They will certainly lose market share due to their useless limits on usage of the software. Other competing products don't have this problem.
Review: Good - First Day Impression: Looks good and sturdy connection with Type C USB was really helpful Storage 3724 Gbs in 4 TB HDD purchase :(

## Features

- Digital Storage Capacity: 5TB
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch | USB- Type C compatible|USB-C to USB-A adapter- compatible with older machines. Material: Metal
- Formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows | Can be reformatted for Mac or other operating systems.
- Software for device management and automatic backup with password protection- 256-bit AES hardware encryption
- Warranty: 3 Year Warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07X46C64N |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,032 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #20 in External Hard Disks |
| Box Contents | My Passport Ultra Portable Storage |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Brand Name | Western Digital |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 5 |
| Color | Blue, 5TB |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Gaming Console, Laptop |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Microsoft Xbox SERIES S, Microsoft Xbox SERIES X, Sony PlayStation 5 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 11,126 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 2.5 Megabytes Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 5 TB |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00718037871790 |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.1 |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Hard Disk Type | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard-Drive Size | 4 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0, USB Type C |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Importer Contact Information | Ingram Micro India Pvt. Ltd.,5th Floor, Building A, Empire Plaza, LBS Marg, Vikhroli West, Mumbai 400083 |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Item Type Name | External Hard Disk |
| Item Weight | 132 g |
| Manufacturer | 60 Moo 8, Sethakij Rd., Klong Madeua Kratoom Bean, Samut Sakhon 74110, Thailand., Calcomp Electronics Public Co., Ltd. |
| Manufacturer Contact Information | 60 Moo 8, Sethakij Rd., Klong Madeua Kratoom Bean, Samut Sakhon 74110, Thailand. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WDBFTM0050BBL-WESN |
| Model Name | My Passport Ultra |
| Model Number | WDBFTM0050BBL-WESN |
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Packer Contact Information | Calcomp Electronics Public Co., Ltd. 60 Moo 8, Sethakij Rd., Klong Madeua Kratoom Bean, Samut Sakhon 74110, Thailand. |
| Product Features | Password Protection |
| Special Feature | Password Protection |
| Specific Uses For Product | Storage |
| UPC | 718037871790 |
| Unit Count | 1 Piece |
| Warranty Description | 3 Years Limited Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** WD
- **Colour:** Blue, 5TB
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Gaming Console, Laptop
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 5 TB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.1
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Password Protection

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How is it different from other WD drives sold for 99$?**
A: The 99 dollar models transfer on my computer at around 90 MB sec, bought this USB-c model without realizing it was different, only transfers at 35 MB sec on same computer, considerably slower for more money, stay away.

**Q: What cable will I need to get to connect this to a usb3 port?**
A: Requires a USB-C cable.  I purchased one for $10 at my local computer store.

**Q: Can I boot from this drive on a mac?  In other words, is it bootable?**
A: Yes, if you format the drive in Mac native format, and use a clone application like Bombich Carbon Copy Cloner (CCC), the external drive should be bootable on your Mac.   You have to have macOS copied over, for it to be bootable.  You hold down the option key when booting, to get a boot device selection menu during the boot.

**Q: Good to use with a crome pixelbook (chrome os) ?**
A: The short answer is YES. You will need to format the external hard drive  through your files (blue) folder. However, before doing that, connect the external drive to your USB port and try to save a file to the hard drive. If it works fine, then you don't need to reformat. Hope that helps.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product brought down due to limited use of software... fishing for pennies... Dirty strategy!
*by P***U on 31 October 2025*

Great product. Works really fast and very well... Only problem with the product is that the associated software from Acronis comes with a limited period of use... Too bad for both WD and the software org. That is crazy and pours water on the good experience provided by the product and the software... They seem to be fishing for pennies while losing out on the pounds... They will certainly lose market share due to their useless limits on usage of the software. Other competing products don't have this problem.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good
*by D***N on 27 February 2026*

First Day Impression: Looks good and sturdy connection with Type C USB was really helpful Storage 3724 Gbs in 4 TB HDD purchase :(

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice
*by S***N on 9 June 2026*

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*Last updated: 2026-07-06*