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WD My Passport 5TB
Western Digital
$109.00 – $139.00
Compact portable drive with 5TB capacity, hardware AES 256-bit encryption, and password protection via WD Discovery software. USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface provides up to 5 Gbps throughput in a pocket-sized form factor.
9.4
Excellent
Consensus
Don't buy this if…
- The included cable is USB-A; if your laptop only has USB-C ports, you will need an adapter or a separate cable.
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