My Passport for Mac

Review from a non expert here. Difficult to know which to buy if you don't know anyone who knows about these things. This was my fourth one of these and mostly great. One of them stopped working with the motor going after a few years so I would always have backup copies and probably replace every few years. That being said, I've just purchased 2 more

This drive works great so far. I needed it to back up the Mac I use for my small business. It was really easy to use, no issues with setup or the backup.

The product itself is excellent, but I had substantial issues getting it to work correctly. In my experience (others may find differently) it was not Time Machine Ready out of the box and required a significant amount of research and experimentation to get it to work. When first connected it backed up 2 or 3 times, then said 'back-up failed'. Googling and experimentation ensued. I downloaded the more comprehensive WD Utilities software and used it to ensure the sleep function was not the cause of the failure. It would then back up once after restarting, and the next backup would fail as the first one still said 'in progress'. Restarting meant it would again back up once, then fail the second time. Further Googling found instructions posted by someone allegedly from Apple Support to use Apple's First Aid function after restarting the computer in Recovery Mode, the object of which was to ensure both drives were in the same state, and fix minor issues in one or other of the drives. The drive was then deleted. I did this twice as it did not work the first time, and the second time I did all the drives on my computer including the WD backup. The problem notification changed to something else, I forget the exact wording, but it still failed after the first backup. Then yet more Googling suggested removing all the WD Utilities (which I downloaded separately as part of problem-solving) and WD Discovery (came pre-installed) software. I searched my hard drive and deleted all WD software. Then restarted the laptop and it backed up flawlessly. It has functioned perfectly ever since, backing up as regular as clockwork. As I said, it's working great now, but it took more than two weeks to sort. I contacted Amazon support and they promptly offered to replace it (great service from Amazon), and that was the point at which I got it working. All in all it is fine now, but the key issue for me is it says 'Time Machine ready' (which is why I bought it) meaning in my book it should be plug and play. In my experience it was not. Still, a happy ending overall. EDIT: after a further two months of working flawlessly the problem returned. I returned it and got a refund.

5 Stars – Compact, Reliable, and Mac-Ready! I recently purchased the WD 2TB My Passport for Mac, and I couldn't be more pleased with its performance. Here's why I highly recommend it: Pros: Mac Compatibility: This hard drive is truly plug-and-play with Mac devices. It’s already formatted for macOS, and I had no trouble connecting it to my MacBook Pro. It also integrates seamlessly with Time Machine, making backups incredibly easy. Compact Design: The hard drive’s compact size and sleek midnight blue color make it portable and stylish. It easily fits into my bag without taking up much space, perfect for those always on the go. Fast Transfer Speeds: With USB 3.0, transfer speeds are impressive, and I was able to quickly move large files without any hiccups. It has made storing my media files, backups, and work documents effortless. Security Features: The built-in password protection is a great bonus for those who prioritize data security. The included software is easy to use and allows for efficient device management and backup. Storage Capacity: 2TB provides plenty of space, perfect for large files like photos, videos, and design projects. It’s ideal for someone who needs reliable external storage without worrying about running out of space too soon. Cons: Short Cable: The USB cable included is a bit on the short side. If you like to have more flexibility in where you place your drive, you might want to invest in a longer cable. Overall, the WD My Passport for Mac delivers everything I need: speed, security, and reliability in a compact package. Whether you’re using it for daily backups or transferring large media files, this hard drive is a fantastic choice! Would I purchase again ? "yes I would"

A well trusted brand. Easy setup and use, with useful features like password protection. Quality build, though slightly on heavy side for the 5TB Mac version.

Die WD My Passport for Mac (2 TB) ist für mich der ideale mobile Speicher am Mac. Sie ist gut verarbeitet, kommt ohne Netzteil aus und wird bei mir zuverlässig erkannt – anstecken und loslegen. Für eine HDD ist sie ausreichend schnell (Backups, Dateien, Fotos etc. absolut okay) und insgesamt stimmt das Preis/Leistungsverhältnis für mich richtig gut. Fazit: Solide, unkomplizierte Mac-Festplatte mit fairer Performance – klare Empfehlung.

Muy buen disco, a la fecha sin ninguna falla.

This hard drive is easy to use with no programming necessary for my Mac. Just connect it to the computer and let it do its job. Nice that it has the usb C adapter as well, it is very compact too.

It wasn't working 1st one. Keep disconnecting and very slow to transfer files. Returned and received replacement in 4 days. It is very fast and stable. Very good product. I recommend it.