Carry your important videos, photos, documents, and data files with you wherever you go with the gray WD 500GB My Passport SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Portablefrom WD. This gray portable solid-state drive connects to your compatible Windows or Mac computer through a high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connector and includes a USB-A adapter for convenience and compatibility. Featuring a fast NVMe solid-state drive inside a shock and vibration-resistant metal casing, the My Passport SSD is designed to deliver read speeds of up to 1050 MB/s and write speeds of up to 1000 MB/s. With it, you can edit videos and work on projects directly from the external drive. Or use it to quickly transfer files and back up your computer with the provided WD Discovery software. The software can also be used to password-protect your data with 256-bit AES hardware encryption.

This SSD works with the iPhone 15/15 Pro via the Apple Files App and supports direct HD video capture on iPhone 15 Pro. It does not support ProRes video.

500GB Storage Capacity    USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Interface    Read Speeds up to 1050 MB/s    Write Speeds up to 1000 MB/s    Bus Powered    256-Bit AES Encryption    Rugged and Compact Design    USB-A Adapter Included    WD Discovery Software Included    Works with Windows and Mac

Larger files and more content demand next-level performance. This My Passport SSD delivers read speeds of up to 1050 MB/s and write speeds of up to 1000 MB/s, and a capacity of 500GB so you can access your digital world as needed.

Your digital world is invaluable. Help keep your data safe with password enabled 256-bit AES hardware encryption and simple backup.

Carry your data with confidence. The My Passport SSD has a bold, metal design that is tough enough to handle whatever comes your way. It is shock and vibration-resistant, plus drop resistant up to 6.5' / 1.98m.

No setup is required, as this SSD is ready to use right out of the box and compatible with Windows and Mac. Equipped with 10 Gb/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 technology, the My Passport SSD comes with a USB-C cable and USB-A adapter to work with legacy systems.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I connect this to my iphone 12 promax and download all videos only as I take them and later connect to my macbook pro for FCP editing?

A: Sorry, this will not be able to connect to a phone. It is for a computer.

Q: 2. what are the Read/Write Speed?

A: The maximum read speed on this device is 515 MB/s. The maximum write speed on this device is 470MB/s.

Q: 3. How do you get the full 1000mb/s write speed? Do you need a specific cable?

A: The My Passport SSD comes with 2 Cables a.USB Type-C Cable b.USB Type-C to Type-A Cable Either cable supports the max transfer rate. The SSD may slow down a bit if it overheats due to high demand for a lengthy period. Make sure the Type C cables you use are for data transfer not just battery charging.

Q: 4. If I use two of these as a concatenated raid drive (Mac OS10.14.6), would I get a lower speed than when using a single drive?

A: In general RAID speeds can be faster than single drive speeds, but that is dependent on the level of RAID used and the interface type/bandwidth.

Q: 5. 2. Does the included cable go into the UBS port on my 2016 iMac desktop ?

A: Yes, the cable included with the WD 1TB My Passport SSD is compatible with your iMac.

Q: 6. Is this windows 11 compatible?

A: The WD 1TB My Passport SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Portable SSD is Windows 11 compatible.

Q: 7. Will this (WD 4TB My Passport SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Portable SSD (Gray)) work with Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+?

A: Yes the WD 4TB My Passport SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Portable SSD (Gray) would be compatible with a Samsung S8+.

Q: 8. What is the write endurance of the drive?

A: WD does not specify the drive endurance of this model.

Q: 9. Is compatible for playback using NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro HDR 4K UHD Streaming Media Player?

A: Yes, as it is formatted with exFAT.

Q: 10. What would the read/write speeds be with USB 3.1 (Gen 2)?

A: My Passport SSD is designed to deliver read speeds of up to 1050 MB/s and write speeds of up to 1000 MB/s.