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product_id: 47190428
title: "WD 256GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage - USB 3.1 - Black-Gray - WDBK3E2560PSL-WESN"
brand: "western digital"
price: "€ 225.58"
currency: EUR
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# Up to 515 MB/s transfer speed USB 3.1 Gen 2 & Type-C compatibility Hardware encryption for secure access WD 256GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage - USB 3.1 - Black-Gray - WDBK3E2560PSL-WESN

**Brand:** western digital
**Price:** € 225.58
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Power up your productivity with speed and security in your pocket!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WD 256GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage - USB 3.1 - Black-Gray - WDBK3E2560PSL-WESN by western digital
- **How much does it cost?** € 225.58 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/47190428-wd-256gb-my-passport-ssd-portable-storage-usb-3-1)

## 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

- • **Automatic Backup:** Set it and forget it — safeguard your files with WD’s reliable auto backup system.
- • **Compact & Durable:** Ultra-lightweight and shock-resistant design fits your on-the-go lifestyle effortlessly.
- • **Ironclad Security:** Hardware encryption with password protection keeps your data locked down tight.
- • **Blazing-Fast Transfers:** Experience lightning-quick file moves at 515 MB/s — because your time is money.
- • **Universal Connectivity:** Seamlessly plug into USB-C, USB-A, and legacy ports without missing a beat.

## Overview

The WD 256GB My Passport SSD is a sleek, portable external drive delivering blazing-fast USB 3.1 Gen 2 speeds up to 515 MB/s. It features hardware encryption with password protection to keep your data secure, supports universal USB-C and USB-A connectivity, and boasts a shock-resistant, compact design ideal for professionals on the move. Automatic backup functionality ensures your files are always protected, making it a trusted choice for seamless, high-performance storage.

## Description

The My Passport SSD is portable storage with blazing-fast transfers. Password protection with hardware encryption helps keep your content secure. Easy to use, the My Passport SSD is shock-resistant, compact storage in a cool, durable design.

Review: Small, light weight, fast... - This is the neatest little external drive I've ever owned. I have it formatted with ExFat so that it works both with my Macs and with my Win 10 PC....and can hold files exceeding 4Mb. It is a delight to use and compared to other external drives I've used with laptops....almost weightless. It looks cool and it works flawlessly...what more can I say. ADDENDUM: I was trying to start a new review on the 2Tb version but the desertcart system knows I already bought and reviewed the 512 Gb version and won't let me start a new review. So what follows is about the new 2 Tb version which I just purchased. I bought it to replace a Thunderbolt 2.0 drive that runs hot enough to boil eggs and thus I believe it is only a matter of time until it fails since heat is the enemy of solid-state anything. I was surprised to find that the new 2 Tb SSD is exactly the same (diminutive) size as the 512. I bought the new drive on the strength of my very positive experience with the smaller drive. However, the new drive came formatted with ExFAT (which works well with either Mac or Win 10)...whereas I had to reformat the smaller drive to that format. It is now cloning the Thunderbolt drive (using Carbon Copy Cloner) which contains about 1.5 Tb of data, so I expect it to take much of the night. But I should report that it is fast, well designed (and manufactured), silent, and cool. I expect it to last indefinitely. My MacMini has a native 256Gb SSD which contains the Mac OS and the apps I use on the unit. I keep all data files on this external drive (which also gets backed up weekly)(as well as a Time Machine backup). Using this configuration I have never lost a single byte of data and the MacMini runs fast and efficiently all the time....it is a 2015 model. I expect this new external replacement drive to extend the life of the Mac by another 4 years...or perhaps indefinitely...it does all I need it to do.
Review: Great SSD for Gaming on the Xbox One, however will not work with 6ft+ cables. - I have bought this SSD for my Xbox One in order to game with a faster response rate on multiplayer, which did exactly that. No slight delays along with faster loading times, this is a great SSD for gaming. However, it does not work with any cables longer than 6ft in length. I tried using a 6ft ANKER PowerLine+ Type-C to Type-A cable and it would work. Yes, the company's cables were approved to be in spec. Yes, the Xbox did recognize the device. However, the problem is that the signal is too weak and cannot be utilized properly. So if you are going to use a good quality cable for your SSD, be sure to get a cable that is around 3ft in length. Besides the cable issue, the SSD performs as well as I hoped for. UPDATE 05/15/2018: I bought the same cable, but this time it is the 3ft version. There were a bit of software problems when the Xbox loaded it up, but that all had cleared out. I will write an update to this review after I used this SSD for some time.

## Features

- Blazing-fast file transfers with speeds up to 515 MB/s
- Password protection with hardware encryption
- USB Type-C and USB 3.1 Gen 2 ready; USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB-A compatible
- Trusted Drive built with WD reliability
- Automatic backup

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06XNN2WQM |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #806 in External Solid State Drives |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (603) |
| Date First Available | July 24, 2017 |
| Flash Memory Size | 256 GB |
| Hard Drive | 256 GB Solid State Drive |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.1 |
| Hardware Platform | Mac |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.5 x 1.8 x 0.39 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.44 ounces |
| Item model number | WDBK3E2560PSL-WESN |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Operating System | Windows 7+ or MacOs |
| Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 1.8 x 0.39 inches |
| RAM | 256 GB |
| Series | My Passport |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Western Digital
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Windows 7+ or MacOs
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 256 GB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Solid State Drive
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 1.8 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.1
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Portable, Shock Resistant

## Images

![WD 256GB My Passport SSD Portable Storage - USB 3.1 - Black-Gray - WDBK3E2560PSL-WESN - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+JV7jPP2L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this ssd come with a usb cable?**
A: The SSD comes with a 1ft/ 30cm Type-C to Type-C cable with an included Type-A adapter. However, the quality control on said cables are not as great as the drives themselves. If you wish to get a better quality Type-C to Type-C cable or a Type-C to Type-A cable, be sure it is no longer than 3 feet/ 1 meter for best performance.

**Q: Why is this better than an enclosure and a ssd inside? the software?**
A: The encryption/password protection firmware is built-in. This drive gets hot (I've seen 65c during sustained activity).  If your enclosure has cooling vents or fan that should be a consideration.

**Q: How much does it weigh?**
A: 1.40 oz (40 g) plus cable

**Q: Love the device.  however, i lost the cable that came with it.  anyone know of a short type c to type a cable they can recommend for this thing?**
A: look for any cable that supports 10gbps (you can type that in the search).

that's how I find my usb-c 3.1 gen 2 cables :)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small, light weight, fast...
*by J***N on August 7, 2018*

This is the neatest little external drive I've ever owned. I have it formatted with ExFat so that it works both with my Macs and with my Win 10 PC....and can hold files exceeding 4Mb. It is a delight to use and compared to other external drives I've used with laptops....almost weightless. It looks cool and it works flawlessly...what more can I say. ADDENDUM: I was trying to start a new review on the 2Tb version but the Amazon system knows I already bought and reviewed the 512 Gb version and won't let me start a new review. So what follows is about the new 2 Tb version which I just purchased. I bought it to replace a Thunderbolt 2.0 drive that runs hot enough to boil eggs and thus I believe it is only a matter of time until it fails since heat is the enemy of solid-state anything. I was surprised to find that the new 2 Tb SSD is exactly the same (diminutive) size as the 512. I bought the new drive on the strength of my very positive experience with the smaller drive. However, the new drive came formatted with ExFAT (which works well with either Mac or Win 10)...whereas I had to reformat the smaller drive to that format. It is now cloning the Thunderbolt drive (using Carbon Copy Cloner) which contains about 1.5 Tb of data, so I expect it to take much of the night. But I should report that it is fast, well designed (and manufactured), silent, and cool. I expect it to last indefinitely. My MacMini has a native 256Gb SSD which contains the Mac OS and the apps I use on the unit. I keep all data files on this external drive (which also gets backed up weekly)(as well as a Time Machine backup). Using this configuration I have never lost a single byte of data and the MacMini runs fast and efficiently all the time....it is a 2015 model. I expect this new external replacement drive to extend the life of the Mac by another 4 years...or perhaps indefinitely...it does all I need it to do.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great SSD for Gaming on the Xbox One, however will not work with 6ft+ cables.
*by T***S on May 13, 2018*

I have bought this SSD for my Xbox One in order to game with a faster response rate on multiplayer, which did exactly that. No slight delays along with faster loading times, this is a great SSD for gaming. However, it does not work with any cables longer than 6ft in length. I tried using a 6ft ANKER PowerLine+ Type-C to Type-A cable and it would work. Yes, the company's cables were approved to be in spec. Yes, the Xbox did recognize the device. However, the problem is that the signal is too weak and cannot be utilized properly. So if you are going to use a good quality cable for your SSD, be sure to get a cable that is around 3ft in length. Besides the cable issue, the SSD performs as well as I hoped for. UPDATE 05/15/2018: I bought the same cable, but this time it is the 3ft version. There were a bit of software problems when the Xbox loaded it up, but that all had cleared out. I will write an update to this review after I used this SSD for some time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PERFECT FOR MY MACBOOK ON THE GO!!!!!
*by G***Y on April 26, 2018*

I am a graphic designer and photographer with needs for significant amounts of data at hand. I wanted not only to expand the data-file capacity of my MacBook Pro that has a 1TB internal SSD, but also to have an easy way to carry the extra luggage with me on trips to remote locations. Of course, I leave all of my archives and backups at my home base, but I want all of my currently active files available with no need for remote connections to the base station. This little wonder was exactly what I needed. I actually mounted it to the outside of the MacBook's screen/cover with "industrial strength" Velcro, where it is semi-permanent and quite out-of-the-way. (Being a designer, I made sure that this does not look trashy -- looks technical and powerful, instead.) I found online a very short USB3 cable to keep the little drive, that I named "Backpack," constantly connected and available. Being an SSD with a fast connection, it operates plenty-fast enough for me, and never makes any moaning or other complaints. I use it to hold most of my data files, freeing up space on the internal SSD for current operations. Doubles my available drive space to 2TB of SSD! For cloud backup, I use Crash Plan Pro (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!) which backs up this little Backpack, along with the internal drive, at no extra cost to me. I do have to handle my own local hard drive backup, because I have not figured out how to put it into my Time Machine routine, but that is no problem for me and my good backup habits. A bonus for my mobile operations: my little Backpack is so small that I am able to leave it attached to my MacBook's cover when it is zipped into a neoprene sleeve and packed into my larger (real) backpack. (For rough handling, you might want not to use this packing technique, but it is good enough for airline carry-on.)

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