Western Digital’s New WD Brand My Passport SSD Built for Speed & Productivity

Western Digital has introduced the new WD brand My Passport SSD in capacities up to 2TB.

Western Digital says the new My Passport SSD allows creators can move and edit high-quality content nearly twice as fast compared to the previous version of the drive, saving time.

With a compact metal design and fast speeds the new palm-sized drive is powered by NVMe technology that read speeds of up to 1050MB/s1 and write speeds of up to 1000MB/s1.

It’s also Password enabled with 256-bit AES hardware encryption to help protect valuable content.

The new My Passport SSD is also robust featuring shock and vibration resistance and drop resistant up to 6.5 feet (1.98m).

It boast USB 3.2 Gen-2 technology with a USB-C cable and a USB-A adaptor and is compatible Mac and PC.

Ghassan Azzi, Africa Sales Director at Western Digital says the new My Passport SSD delivers the speed, reliability and functionality consumers demand.

 “It is a powerful and sophisticated solution for the everyday content creators, curators and hobbyists who need to move files quickly. The rounded corners, waving ridges and soft edges enhance the My Passport SSD’s portability and make it easy to carry.”

While it is available in a range of colors including Gray, Blue, Red and Gold, consumers can also choose the drive to fit their style.

Pricing and Availability

The My Passport SSD is backed by a five-year limited warranty and is now available in the 500GB and 1TB capacities in Gray worldwide at select e-tailers and retailers, with additional colors and capacities available later this year.

The new drive is expected to retail in the US for  $119.99/500GB and $189.99/1TB.

Finalized local pricing for South Africa is expected to be announced soon.