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Black slim portable hard drive, rectangular with rounded edges

Western Digital

Western Digital WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN My Passport 5TB portable hard drive

SKU CH-FA47-SQNN7 MPN WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN

A slim 5TB portable drive with USB 3.2 Gen 1, 256-bit AES hardware encryption and automatic backup software for Windows 10 and 8.1

  • Total capacity5 TB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (Micro-B)
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Setup requirementsFormatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1. Reformatting may be r
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresSlim style. The new My Passport drive has been redesigned fo

Capacity 5TB

  • 5 TB capacity for large media libraries
  • Slim 0.75 inch profile fits easily in a bag
  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
  • Automatic WD Backup software on Windows
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface compatible with USB 2.0

5 TB portable drive for everyday backups

The Western Digital My Passport 5TB portable hard drive connects through a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Micro-B port and stores photos, videos, music and documents in a slim 2.5 inch form factor. It ships formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1 and includes WD Discovery software for automatic backup scheduling and 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection.

Replaces smaller USB drives

Moving up from a 1 TB or 2 TB portable drive makes sense when your media library, project archives or full-system backups no longer fit. The jump is worth it if you regularly carry large video files or want a single device for complete computer images instead of splitting data across multiple volumes.

Check your ports and file-system needs

The drive uses a Micro-B connector, so verify your laptop or desktop has a matching USB 3.2 Gen 1 or USB 2.0 port and the correct cable orientation. macOS and Linux users must reformat the drive before use because the factory NTFS layout is read-only on those systems.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB Hard Drives, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $238.99
Pricier than about 84% of the 365 comparable items (median $108.99).
Total capacity 5 TB
Higher than about 90% of the 239 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $47.80 per TB
Cheaper than about 58% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineMy Passport
Model nameWDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN
Total capacity5 TB
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (Micro-B)
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Product dimensions0.75 in × 2.95 in × 4.22 in
Product weight0.46 lb (0.21 kg)
Shipping weight0.30 kg
Package size142 × 102 × 38 mm
In the box
In the boxPortable hard drive
SuperSpeed USB cable
WD Discovery software
Quick install guide

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Questions about this item

What physical space does the 2.5-inch drive need to fit?

The drive measures .75 by 2.95 by 4.22 inches and weighs .46 lb, so it fits in a bag pocket or laptop sleeve.

How is the drive installed and what step is often missed?

Connect the Micro-B cable to a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port; the drive arrives formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1, so macOS users must reformat before use.

What maintenance or replacement will the 5TB drive need later?

Mechanical drives can fail over time; keep a second copy of important files and plan to replace the unit after several years of heavy use.

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