WD My Passport WDBPKJ0050BBK - Hard drive - encrypted - 5 TB - external (portable) - USB 3.2 Gen 1 - 256-bit AES - black

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For £130.74 ex-VAT, the WD My Passport 5TB is a decent value play **if you need a simple, portable, encrypted backup drive** and you don’t want to overthink it. The 256-bit encryption is the headline feature, but the real day-to-day benefit is peace of mind for files you move around—finance folders, client packs, project archives—without adding extra software hassle. Western Digital drives are also pretty reliable in typical SMB usage, and this one is “grab-and-go” in the way people actually use externals: plug in, copy, encrypt, done.

I’d avoid it if you’re expecting “fast” performance for heavy workloads or regular large transfers—external portable drives usually aren’t the best choice for sustained throughput, and you’ll feel that if you’re doing frequent media editing or backing up huge datasets all day. Also, check your workflow: if you rely on encryption being seamless across different PCs, make sure you’re comfortable with how it unlocks on each device. **Who should buy:** small firms, consultants, and teams doing occasional backups and secure file handovers. **Who shouldn’t:** anyone replacing a NAS for daily access or demanding top-end speed and durability under constant use.