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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
$219.17★ 4.5(24,414 reviews)
Mubboo Score 4.4/10
- 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
Mubboo Value Score: 4.4/10
Quality9.0/10
based on 4.5/5 customer rating
Popularity0.8/10
24,414 reviews, top 21% in External Hard Drives
Value3.6/10
priced below 36% of External Hard Drives
How it stacks up
Rated 4.5/5 — better than 64% of 28 External Hard Drives we track. Mid-tier pricing at $219.17.
Head-to-Head vs Category Leader
| WD | WD (Leader) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.17 | $234.28 |
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Reviews | 24,414 | 313,850 |
| Mubboo Score | 4.4/10 | 7.1/10 |
The WD 5TB My Passport, Portable External Hard offers comparable quality at 6% lower price.
Quick Specs
- Color
- Black
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Form Factor
- 2.5-inch
- Item Weight
- 7.4 Ounces
- Manufacturer
- Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
- Model Number
- WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN
- Hard-Drive Size
- 5 TB
- Mfr Part Number
- WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN
Rating reliability
Extensively reviewed — highly reliable rating
About WD
- 10 products in our database
- Average rating: 4.5/5 across all products
- Price range: $105.99 – $581.94
- Categories: External Hard Drives, External SSDs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the WD WD 5TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup sof worth buying in 2026?
It earns a Mubboo Score of 4.4/10, with a 4.5/5 rating from 24,414 reviews — better than 64% of External Hard Drives we track.
How much does the WD WD 5TB My Passport, Portable External Ha cost?
It is currently $219.17 — mid-tier pricing for External Hard Drives.
How does it compare to the top-rated External Hard Drives?
The WD 5TB My Passport, Portable External Hard offers comparable quality at 6% lower price.
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