WD My Passport SSD *2017*

256 GB
6Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 3 tests
Currently out of stock

Product details

The My Passport SSD is a portable storage device designed for lightning-fast data transfers. With password protection and hardware encryption, your content is always secure. This compact, shock-resistant, and user-friendly storage solution also impresses with its cool, robust design.

Blazing Fast

The My Passport SSD offers data speeds of up to 515 MB/s via USB Type-C, making it the fastest My Passport storage device to date. Its speed is ideal for running high-performance virtual machines on your computer.

Hardware Encryption

As data volumes grow, the My Passport SSD is the perfect extension of limited internal storage. You can set up a password in the WD Security software to protect your content with the built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption.

Cutting-Edge Technology

Designed for both Mac and PC, the My Passport SSD is compatible with traditional Type A USB ports as well as the new USB Type-C connections. With USB Type-C, data transfer rates of up to 515 MB/s are achievable. The SSD is also USB 3.1 Gen 2 capable and compatible with USB 3.0, 2.0, and Type A USB.

Key specifications

Interface
USB 3.1
Read transfer speed
540 MB/s
Item number
6279728

General information

Manufacturer
WD
Category
External SSD
Manufacturer no.
WDBK3E2560PSL-WESN
Release date
11.4.2017

Colour

Colour
Black, Silver
Exact colour description
Black, Silver

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
256 GB
Interface
USB 3.1
Read transfer speed
540 MB/s

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Software included
WD Drive Utilities, WD Security
Scope of delivery
USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter

Product dimensions

Length
9 cm
Width
4.50 cm
Height
1 cm

Package dimensions

Length
13 cm
Width
10 cm
Height
3.50 cm
Weight
120 g

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Seagate
    0.2 %
  • 2.Samsung
    0.3 %
  • 3.WD
    0.4 %
  • 4.Corsair
    0.5 %
  • 4.Synology
    0.5 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 3.Adata
    1 day
  • 4.Crucial
    2 days
  • 4.WD
    2 days
  • 6.LaCie
    5 days
  • 6.Samsung
    5 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «External SSD» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 8.Verbatim
    1.1 %
  • 11.Seagate
    1.2 %
  • 11.WD
    1.2 %
  • 13.LaCie
    1.8 %
  • 14.Adata
    2.1 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good93/100
Very good92/100
PC Magazin Logo
PC MagazinSingle testReleaseOctober 2017

Die neue WD My Passport SSD überzeugt mit sehr guter Leistung und einem guten Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Sie ist schick, klein, funktional und auch mit 512 GByte zu empfehlen.

Very good92/100
PCgo Logo
PCgoSingle testReleaseOctober 2017

Die neue WD My Passport SSD überzeugt mit sehr guter Leistung und einem guten Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Sie ist zudem schick und auch mit 512 GByte zu haben.

Very good96/100
SFT Logo
Rank 1 out of 7SFTIntelligente Speicherlösungen für unterwegs und daheimReleaseAugust 2017
  • PositiveAnsprechende Aluminium- und Kunststoffhaut
  • PositiveViel Speicherplatz
  • PositiveUSB-Typ-A- und -Typ-C-Konnektivität
  • PositiveFixe Übertragungsraten

    Auch wenn Western Digital als einer der größten Namen im Speichergeschäft gilt, bringt der Hersteller mit der kürzlich erschienen My Passport SSD seine erste externe SSD-Platte auf den Markt. Dabei wollen die Amerikaner direkt beim ersten Anlauf alles richtig machen. Die Mini-Platte kommt in einem robusten Gehäuse, das jeweils zur Hälfte aus einer Kunststoff- und Metallhaut besteht...