Western Digital My Passport Wireless external hard drive Wi-Fi 2 TB Black

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:80

Uk has collected 204 expert reviews for Western Digital My Passport Wireless external hard drive Wi-Fi 2 TB Black and the average expert rating is 80 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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gadgetsmagazine.com.ph

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2017-01-29 02:06:17

Average rating:80

As with its cousins from other WD product lines, the My Passport Wireless looks sleek and professional with its industrial color scheme, clean aesthetics, and curved edges. Its face is a black slate with the product marque and LEDs for power, Wi-Fi status...

Automatic backups with builtin SD card slot, Allaround performer, Simple to use once it's set up...
My Cloud app could be better...

klgadgetguy.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:17

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WD's range of Passport external hard drives have always been well received in the mass market all thanks to its reliability and sleek design. Now, meet the bulkier version of its Passport drive – the WD My Passport Wireless, a WiFi enabled hard drive that...

Great battery life, Easy to use configuration, Wireless convenience, Easy to use software, Built-in SD card reader...
Bulky, Slow hard drive for USB 3.0 transfers, iOS companion app needs improvement...

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thestar.com.my

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2017-01-29 02:06:17

Average rating:80

The WD My Passport Wireless lets you backup, carry and stream files to other devices.I am a frequent traveller who enjoys seeing the world. And whenever I'm about to embark on my journey, the last thing I do before I leave for the airport is check that I...

Carry your media library with you, access content from multiple machines simultaneously...
A tad large...
Perhaps the only real flaw I could find with the 1TB version of the Passport is that at 24.4mm, it is slightly thicker than your standard hard drive. Regardless, it's nothing back-breaking, and should fit into most bags with ease.All in all, I generally c...

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nasilemaktech.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:17

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There are certain things – tech accessories to be exact – in life that are essential for day-to-day use. We can't live without portable storage these days, and we have at least one USB flash drive with us. For those who wants larger storage will have to s...

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dpexpert.com.au

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

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LIKE: This device provides a massive add-on storage for a phone or padlet which typically have only a few gigabytes of memory. Photos can be mailed or uploaded to various cloud servers direct from the My Passport via the phone/computer or they can be open...

This device provides a massive addon storage for a phone or padlet which typically have only a few gigabytes of memory. Photos can be mailed or uploaded to various cloud servers direct from the My Passport via the phone/computer or they can be opened in a...
File transfer from SD card to hard drive is slow...
The WD My Passport is a good answer to the question “How do I backup and protect my photos while travelling?” Even if you were to exceed the drive capacity you can still transfer photos to a cloud service and free up space on My Passport. The only caveat...

technobaboy.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

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One of WD's more interesting products, the My Passport Wireless drive offers over the air transfers and an SD card slot. It's fast, its light and its portable. Our full review is up.WD My Passport Wireless key specs:Package Contents:The Review:The My Pass...

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moviesgamesandtech.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

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It's time to review the WD My Passport Wireless drive.This is how WD describe the My Passport Wireless:“This is the one wireless drive for all your devices. Free up space on your tablet and smartphone. Back up or transfer your photos and videos from your...

The WD My Passport Wireless is available in either 500GB, 1TB or 2TB (2TB is the one we have here for review.The My Passport Wireless is a little bigger and heavier than a standard external drive, but then it is doing a lot more. It also looks good with i...

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chip.com.my

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

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External hard disk drives have long been a staple to a roadwarrior's arsenal, especially for those who run around with an ultrabook that usually has very limited storage space. However, one of the major headaches when it comes to an external hard disk dri...

Wireless N with MIMO technology, USB 3.0, SD card slot, No more messy cables, Doubles as a WiFi hub...
2TB variant a little bulky, Battery life, Mobile app has limited file...
All in all, for their very first try, WD has actually done quite a good job with the My Passport Wireless. It may not be perfect but what it offers is still pretty good and will definitely be a worthwhile investment for those who are constantly travellin...

techradar.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:70

Western Digital introduced the My Passport Wireless 2TB drive in response to a perceived increase in demand for high capacity wireless storage devices. Seagate with its 2TB Wireless Plus drive and LaCie (a Seagate subsidiary) with the Fuel 2TB launched on...

Support for FTP, Bundled card reader, Power button, Two, year warranty...
Higher than expected price, Only average performance...
All in all, the My Passport Wireless offers average value for money. It's heavier and bulkier than the competition, and the drive's performance won't set the world on fire. If you are not interested in its advanced features, then there are other products...

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techradar.com/au/

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:70

Western Digital introduced the My Passport Wireless 2TB drive in response to a perceived increase in demand for high capacity wireless storage devices. Seagate with its 2TB Wireless Plus drive and LaCie (a Seagate subsidiary) with the Fuel 2TB launched on...

Support for FTP, Bundled card reader, Power button, Twoyear warranty...
Higher than expected price, Only average performance...
All in all, the My Passport Wireless offers average value for money. It's heavier and bulkier than the competition, and the drive's performance won't set the world on fire. If you are not interested in its advanced features, then there are other products...

goldfries.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

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The Wireless storage device was unveiled just 2 months ago , the device gained much attention from its wireless capability but just how good is it?The unit comes packed in a small sized box, no further description required I hope.Here's the package conten...

The WD My Passport Wireless is currently available at select retailer, MSRP being RM 599 for the 1TB variant, RM 699 for 2TB. I think this device is great for on-the-go storage clearing. Think about it, just bring a few cards along for your travel or a...

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techporn.ph

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

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Mobile and wireless connectivity are undoubtedly the stars of 2014 where almost every piece of technological releases from well known companies actually has something to do with them. For an instance, power banks simply exploded out of nowhere, and by the...

GOOD WIRED PERFORMANCE, GOOD STREAMING PERFORMANCE, LIGHT WEIGHT & VISUALLY APPEALING, MULTIPLE CAPACITY OPTIONS, SD CARD BACKUP ON THE GO, GOOD BUILD QUALITY...
WIRELESS TRANSFER SPEED...
The My Passport Wireless is a well thought out product aimed to deliver what it is promised without going overboard. Wireless performance wise, it is a good streaming device that is able to share media wirelessly and easily without much effort. A straight...

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back2gaming.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:84

WD is one of the most active storage company to push the cloud concept to consumers with their port folio of cloud storage solutions. While it is a great concept, the technologies involved would almost always leave some room for potential problems in this...

Large capacities available, SD Card slot, Very accessible to multiple devices, Long battery life...
Setup could be a bit complicated for novice users...
First off, we tested out the drive using our standard copy test (3.1GB of misc files and a large 12GB file). Connecting straight to the WD My Passport Wireless using our WIFI-AC system, we managed to draw an average of 2MB/s copy from the device and peak...

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wired.co.uk

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:70

WD's personal cloud product range -- MyCloud -- has grown since its initial debut, which WIRED.co.uk praised highly for its innovative approach to consumer data storage. The EX2 and EX4 extended capacity and data redundancy for professional users and now...

Good design, easy to use, supports lots of devices, builtin battery is useful, can be used as a regular hard drive...
Battery life not good enough for long journeys with multiple users, WiFi speeds may be too restricted for professional users, price is a little higher than we'd like...
The My Passport Wireless is an intriguing device. Its smart design, simplicity of operation and flexibility make it an attractive option for families in particular, not least because of its agnostic approach to compatible devices from rival manufacturers...

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techlife.net

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:80

Smartphones and tablets are a great way to consume media, but with limited storage space you can't exactly build up much of a library. Fortunately there are a range of storage options that can help you manage your media on the go. Wireless portable hard d...

fhm.com.ph

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

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In this age of digital dependence, one simple mistake could spell doom to a huge part of a person's virtual life. This is the biggest reason why a backup plan in the form of external hard drives is a must. How many times have you wished you didn't eff up...

tbreak.ae

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

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There are three versions of the drive available. The 500MB version measures 127 x 86 x 21 mm, with the 1TB measuring at 127 x 86 x 24.4mm and the 2TB going at 127 x 86 x 29.8 mm. Any of the three will fit comfortably in the back pocket of your jeans. The weight ranges from 250 grams to 350, which is quite light for a hard drive...

gizmodo.com.au

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

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In the age of the smartphone, it's becoming less important to be near a Mac or PC to get work done. But if you're a serious photographer or videographer, you still need a hard drive to back up your copious amounts of data. Western Digital's My Passport Wi...

Battery powered, Excellent companion app, Backs up from SD cards on the go...
Slow, Confusing indicators, Oddly designed in places...
Probably not. In the end, I never got comfortable using the MyPassport Wireless as a dependable way to offload SD card data wirelessly. Copying from the SD card took too damn long, and there were just too many vague signals coming from the device that le...

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goodgearguide.com.au

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:95

Storage companies are now pro-mobile as they release hard drives equipped with wireless smarts. Seagate released its Wireless Plus in August, which scored well in Good Gear Guide's review , and now rival Western Digital is adding its contribution to the c...

Wireless streaming to multiple devices, Great application, Fast transfers, SD Card...
More expensive than its rivals, Larger...

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techguide.com.au

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

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Our demands for memory and storage are steadily on the rise and the new WD My Passport Wireless makes it easier stream and view content on our devices anywhere.WD's My Passport Wireless offers all of the benefits of a regular portable hard drive but adds...

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itwire.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

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Hard disk maker WD has added a Wi-Fi version to its popular My Passport series of external hard disk storage devices.The My Passport Wireless drive broadcasts its own 80211.N dual stream 2 x 2 wireless network that allows up to eight devices to connect at...

HEXUS.net

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

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WD has become the latest manufacturer to enter the burgeoning wireless-storage market with the launch of the My Passport Wireless. Available in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities, the new addition to the popular My Passport line is effectively a wireless-enabl...

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cravingtech.com

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2017-03-16 05:30:54

Average rating:0

My Passport drive from Western Digital (WD) is a portable drive that can store massive amount of data (photos, documents, and media files) and comes with an auto backup program to back your system up. The one I have to review here is the massive 4TB versi...

WD My Passport (also available for Mac) is a portable storage solution that comes with all the software you need, and in a stylish package. With a range of storage space and colours, there is always that perfect one you can choose from.WD My Passport has...

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tweaktown.com

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2018-05-17 15:09:47

Average rating:79

WD is no stranger to storage and continues to add new pieces and companies to its portfolio. With the acquisition of SanDisk in early 2016, this opened up most of their portable solutions to a much-needed upgrade. Launching their Portable SSD last year, t...

WD has put together a great travel companion in the Wireless SSD with solid features including a UHS-I capable reader and USB 3.0 connectivity...

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au.pcmag.com

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2018-05-17 15:09:47

Average rating:70

Pocket hard drives such as the Western Digital Passport ($199.99 direct) are certainly handy for backing up your notebook or desktop hard drive. In cases where you don't want to shuttle your laptop back and forth to work, this 120GB, 5,400-rpm portable h...

Good bang for the buck, Protective rubberized exterior, Security features such as secure browsing and portable Microsoft Outlook access, 128-bit AES encryption...
Only single-headed mini USB cable...
Ruggedized for travel, the Western Digital Passport is a good companion for the desktop-bound commuter. With it, you can take your files home or back them up for posterity...

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gadgetguy.com.au

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2018-07-29 13:57:38

Average rating:80

The WD My Passport Wireless SSD is designed to go anywhere. The shockproof SSD is inside a rugged polycarbonate shell wrapped in rubber bumper. Its inbuilt power bank ensures backup and storage is always on-tap.GadgetGuy covered the launch, and it gi...

All-in-one SSD, Wi-FI and powerbank for the road warrior...
Needs USB-C to improve data transfer rates...

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cravingtech.com

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2019-12-07 11:52:44

Average rating:100

WD My Passport Wireless SSD Review – Backing up doesn't have to be a chore or unintuitive. For many years, our church's photographers & videographers would go to our yearly Easter camp and brought a laptop along – just for the sake of backing up all the m...

I really love how handy and versatile WD My Passport Wireless SSD is. It's not just a simple wireless drive to backup your files – I mean, I'd probably already be impressed by that. Transferring files and making a backup without cables? Cool. But, this dr...

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impulsegamer.com

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2019-12-07 11:52:44

Average rating:90

WD My Passport Wireless SSD FeaturesOut of the box, the WD My Passport Wireless SSD is quite a small portable drive and measures at 135mm x 135mm x 30mm which has a small footprint, particularly for photographers or those looking to travel. In terms of...

My Passport Wireless SSD is an ideal solution for those who need to transfer files wirelessly on the go, without too much input from the user. Ideally we would recommend this to photographers or holiday makers who need the convenience of a wireless SSD wi...

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thestreamingblog.com

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2019-12-07 11:52:44

Average rating:96

A photographer's job may seem like an easy task, but they face their own set of challenges especially when they work on the field. One of their usual concerns is to guarantee that their data is always completely backed up. And while they rely on keeping a...

The My Passport Wireless SSD from Western Digital is extremely versatile that allows you to backup media files without the need of a laptop or power supply. Its integrated slot for SD cards automatically copy the contents of your cards; plus, it lets you...

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audiotechnology.com.au

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2019-12-07 11:52:44

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Last issue, Simmo used the Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro in his transition from computer to iPad-based recording. This allowed him to wirelessly transfer audio and video between it and the iPad Pro straight from SD cards inserted into the drive...

maxit.com.my

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2019-12-07 11:52:44

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As its name suggests, the My Passport Wireless SSD is based around a fast solid-state drive. During our tests, we clocked it at blazing 350MBps read and 285MBps write speeds during sustained video file transfer, while folders of images shift at an equally...

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klgadgetguy.com

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2019-12-07 11:52:44

Average rating:64

WD is the only company that has consistently update its wireless hard drives, and I have been a fan of it since the first My Passport Wireless. I now own the My Passport Wireless Pro, which I have been lugging around in my backpack for over a year now, a...

Great battery life, Works well with video recording apps like FiLMiC Pro, Fast wireless connectivity, Shock bumper included...
Expensive, Cumbersome form factor, Mediocre data transfer speeds...

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techradar.com

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2019-12-07 11:52:44

Average rating:80

Storage giant Western Digital is no stranger when it comes to storage gear aimed specifically at pro photographers. Over the last few years, it's focused on this segment with a range of devices that make transferring and backing up photos while in the fie...

In-built SD card reader, Drop-resistant rubber bumper, Excellent USB transfer speeds, All-day battery...
Premium price, Extra SSD speed useless over Wi-Fi, Hard to use with USB C-only laptops...
The Western Digital My Passport Wireless SSD is a versatile device: not only does it make light work of image and video transfers while filming in the field, it's also a source of power for your handheld devices if they happen to run out of juice. With th...

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techguide.com.au

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2019-12-07 11:52:44

Average rating:85

The My Passport Wireless SSD is an all-in-one device that has a built in SD card reader so users can upload their photos and videos into the portable drive's memory on the go.You can even connect an external card reader and the drive will still ingest a...

Portable and rugged, Wireless connectivity, SD card reader built-in, Fast read/wrte speeds...
Doesn't have a USB-C port...
The WD My Passport Wireless SSD is a valuable piece of hardware for anyone creating content on the go. It's nicely designed and can be a lifesaver for anyone creating and working with large files in the field.Related PostsNew DJI Copilot and Fast SSD driv...

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toptenreviews.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:17

Average rating:0

My Passport Wireless provides external storage for smartphone and a lot more. This versatile device can wirelessly connect to your MAC, PC, tablet and smartphone so you can easily share files and stream media. It even has an SD slot so you can upload file...

maximumpc.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:60

The company claims up to six hours of video streaming before the battery dies, but adding Internet access to the mix will push that number down further. It's not easy to test definitively, because battery drain will depend a lot on the signal strength ach...

hardwarebbq.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

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WD tries to push themselves beyond a ‘storage manufacturer' image and don't seem to mind if they fail as long as it helps to evolve- at least that's the impression I get from their past products- their WD Blue SSD, WD Black², their wireless routers with o...

Large Portable Storage, Inbuilt Battery MiMo WiFi which allows the system connected to the drive to connect with the router for accessing the internet, SD Card Reader with ability to either copy or move data from SD to drive, Separate buttons for WiFi and...
Not having the option to use WiFi when the drive is connected to a system via USB 3.0, SD Card transfer speed could be quicker, especially with large MOV files...
The battery life is pretty decent. But if you plan on transferring something much larger via WiFi, prepare to wait. A 15GB Movie file transfer led to 50% drain in its battery power from its 100% state. Transferring a 1.34 GB assorted image folder from the...

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hothardware.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

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The Western Digital Passport Wireless is a member of a new class of storage devices that combine run-of-the-mill USB storage with wireless hotspot and media center functionality. These devices essentially marry what used to be two separate drives - an ext...

SD Card Slot, Good Software, Smooth Video Streaming, Highly Portable Backup Solution...
Photo Browsing Was Slower Than Expected, Battery Live Could Be Improved...
There is a lot to like about the WD My Passport Wireless. It stands out from its competitors -- devices like the LaCie Fuel and Seagate Wireless Plus -- by virtue of its SD card slot and slick software, making it an attractive option for people packing SD...

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computershopper.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:70

But what about on the road? If you're like most first-world mobile professionals, you travel with a gaggle of devices, including a laptop, a tablet, and a smartphone. All of these gadgets accumulate data over the course of being out of the home or office...

Less expensive per gigabyte than competition, Integrated SD-card reader, Compatibility with Wi-Fi cameras, Can serve as an access point...
Lackluster battery runtime, Five-user support crumbles for video streaming, Poky wired transfer speeds...
On-the-go photographers will be especially attracted to the My Passport Wireless, a Wi-Fi-enabled hard drive with a built-in SD-card slot. It's a fine backup solution for photos, though the battery life and multi-user video streaming left us wanting. Rea...

t3me.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:80

Hard drives have evolved from simple storage solutions to full blown entertainment hubs. I remember the time when a 128 MB hard drive contained all the school files I would need. Today, even a 1 TB drive isn't sufficient for everyone – especially those wi...

Builtin SD card slot, Easy to use...
Average battery life, Some hiccups when loading content...
The WD My Passport Wireless offers a decent solution for you to store content without having to directly place them on our mobile device. With up to 2 TB of storage available, it's a great option for users looking for more storage without sacrificing spac...

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anandtech.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:0

Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets have taken off in a big way. However, internal storage has remained at a premium. Screen and sensor resolutions have increased. The file sizes for images and videos of acceptable quality on them have also cor...

We find that the charging process with the supplied charger takes slightly more than 98 minutes to complete. During this period, the power consumption at the wall is around 7.55 W. This closely tracks the mAh rating (3400 mAh) of the Li-Po battery that we...

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gizmodo.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

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In the age of the smartphone, it's becoming less important to be near a Mac or PC to get work done. But if you're a serious photographer or videographer, you still need a hard drive to back up your copious amounts of data. Western Digital's My Passport Wi...

Being able to wirelessly back up my photos from SD without lugging around a computer is a fantastic idea. The MyPassport is slick looking and fairly compact. The iOS app is easy to navigate and operate...
Transferring data from the card slot takes ridiculous amounts of time that no human should ever have to endure. The drive's operations, as indicated by colored lights, are confusing to interpret. Battery life is so-so, Should You Buy It, Probably not. In...
Probably not. In the end, I never got comfortable using the MyPassport Wireless as a dependable way to offload SD card data wirelessly. Copying from the SD card took too damn long, and there were just too many vague signals coming from the device that lef...

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cdrlabs.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:0

As one of the biggest names in the storage industry, Western Digital doesn't need much of an introduction. Founded in 1970, the company got its start by manufacturing calculator chips. As time went on, Western Digital expanded into the PC market, adding f...

Available in 500GB, 1TB and 2GB capacities, Can connect to up to 8 devices wirelessly, Wireless N with 2x2 MIMO technology, Easy to setup and manage, Rechargable battery, Built-in SD card slot, DLNA media server, FTP server for wireless cameras, USB 3.0 p...
Battery life could be better when streaming media...
The WD My Passport Wireless is an excellent choice for the creative professional or tech enthusiast looking for a single storage solution for all of their mobile devices. Combining the benefits of the cloud with that of a portable hard drive, the My Passp...

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wegotserved.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:87

The WD My Passport Wireless offers a simple, yet powerful way to dramatically increase the storage available to your mobile devices. With unique features like automatic SD Card backups and a fabulous supporting mobile app for iOS and Android, families and...

While their competitors may have got to market first with wireless hard drives, Western Digital's debut is an accomplished device. The hardware may be a little chunky, but it works well. Wi-fi connectivity is stable and speedy, and a combination of a wire...

pcmag.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:70

The Western Digital My Passport Wireless ($179.99) looks just like a traditional portable hard drive, but it's actually a portable wireless media drive that stores 1TB of music, photos, videos, and any other document you'd like to carry around with you. I...

Compact chassis. SD card slot for downloading media. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button. Internet pass-through. Caches media lists.
Internal player doesn't resume playback. DRM-protected content better handled by iTunes. Only manual drag-and-drop copying to drive. No Kindle client. Gyroscopic effects while operating...
The 1TB Western Digital My Passport Wireless portable media drive lets you carry lots of movies, music, and photos with you, and it adds a few notable extras including an SD card slot...

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ilounge.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:70

Previous My Passport hard drives have been small and ready to take pretty much anywhere—except that they depend on your computer for both connectivity and power. As its name suggests, My Passport Wireless is capable of operating autonomously as a complete...

Wireless portable hard drives began to take off years ago, fueled by early solid-state options such as Kingston's Wi-Drive, then miniature conventional hard drives such as G-Technology's G-Connect and Seagate's Wireless Plus. Over the past three years, pr...

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pcworld.com_techhive.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:70

When you're late to market, you'd better have more features or a lower price tag than your competitors. Western Digital's My Passport Wireless has both. It's significantly less expensive per gigabyte than most competing drives, and it has a built-in SD ca...

Strong price/performance ratio, Built-in SD card reader, Light in weight...
Short-ish run time, Issues with streaming high bit-rate MKV files...
This Wi-Fi drive works well with mainstream formats such as AVI and MPEG, but it needs a longer-running battery...

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legitreviews.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:0

Wireless devices are growing in popularity and lets face it we are slowly cutting the cords on many of the electronic devices that we use daily. Over the past several years a number of companies have come out with small wireless storage drives that allow...

The WD My Passport appears to be a very solid product that advances what one should expect from a portable storage device. WD has created a wireless mobile storage device that allows you to cut the cords and transfer files between pretty much every popula...

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pcper.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:0

Today I'm going to talk to you about something you might not have thought you needed, but once you realize what this new device can do, you might just want one. Imagine a Western Digital My Cloud , but only smaller, battery powered, and wireless. You coul...

Portable, compact, efficient, silent, WiFi + pass through, with SD and USB 3.0 connectivity, FTP access and SD card offload, Easy out of the box setup / experience, PC or Mac not necessary for those pure mobile users, Good WiFi throughput. Excellent USB t...
Battery life may be an issue on long trips (but can power from a USB charger)...
The Western Digital My Passport Wireless is an extremely versatile WiFi connected mobile hard drive. 2x2 Wireless N MIMO enables fast throughput for such a small device, supporting up to 4 simultaneous HD video streams. WiFi pass through lets mobile devic...

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storagereview.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:0

WD has released the My Passport Wireless today, the newest addition to the company's vast portfolio of portable external hard drives and their first wireless storage solution to hit the market. Like all drives of its kind, the My Passport Wireless is idea...

Equipped SD Card Slot works very well, Competitive price point, Comprehensive yet easy-to-use management software...
All-metal body would have been nice to complete the package...
Coupled with its novel SD card slot and ease of use, the WD My Passport Wireless has a lot of offer to business travelers and media enthusiasts, while providing reliable wireless functionality with an additional 2TB of on-the-go storage for smartphones an...

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techgage.com

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2017-01-29 02:06:18

Average rating:0

WD is a company well known in the data storage market, from dorm-room dwellers, the weekend warrior, or the enterprise-level cloud network administrator. For many years, the company has had a formidable presence in the storage field, ever expanding its sc...

People nowadays create a ton of data. We all take lots of pictures of the kids, pets, vacation destinations, we collect recipes for home-cooked meals, and so forth – and all that eats up a lot of space. Sixteen GBs' worth of iPad storage doesn't really...

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thessdreview.com

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2018-02-07 01:56:10

Average rating:74

Probably the most exciting thing about the My Passport Wireless SSD is that it removes the laptop from the picture. It enables you to backup your pictures from your camera automatically by WiFi, or allows for one touch SD card backup on board, at the time...

I guess the only question that really matters would be whether I will find use and include this when I am using the camera. Of course it will. I am one of the countless photographers that backs up my media to my laptop as a first line of defense, which so...

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The-digital-picture.com

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2018-02-26 12:24:31

Average rating:0

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2018-03-17 12:29:37

Average rating:80

Modern smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S9 take stunning video and images, but if your life is frequently capture-worthy, you'll find yourself running out of space on your phone to store all of your photos and clips. That's where a portable hard drive...

Durable, Built-in SD card reader and USB port, Plex support, Doubles as a power bank...
Expensive, No Thunderbolt support...
The Western Digital My Passport Wireless SSD is pricey, but this feature-packed drive can do much more than just wirelessly transfer files...

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cameralabs.com

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2018-07-08 16:27:55

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The WD My Passport Wireless SSD is a portable drive with fast solid state storage, an SD slot for backing-up photos and videos without the need for a laptop, Wifi for wireless access, and a built-in battery allowing it to operate for ten hours without any...

The WD My Passport Wireless SSD is a highly versatile device that lets you backup your photos in the field without lugging around a laptop or power supply. Its built-in SD slot can automatically copy the contents of your cards before letting you browse th...

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topnewreview.com

Updated:
2018-07-29 13:57:38

Average rating:90

WD My Passport Wireless SSD ReviewThe humble portable hard drive, reworked for photographersAs its name suggests, the My Passport Wireless SSD is based on a fast SSD. We clocked it at a blazing 350MB/s-read and 285MB/s-write speeds during sustained vi...

The My Passport Wireless SSD is a refreshingly versatile and high-performing mobile storage solution. Having the ability to quickly back up SD cards on the go to a convenient self-powered drive is great during a long shoot...

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videomaker.com

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2019-12-07 11:52:44

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You're on a location and you fill up your SD card, but you still have two scenes to shoot. You don't have your computer. What do you do? The WD My Passport Wireless SSD is designed for these situations. Unfortunately, it isn't so great for those who shoot...

Automatically offloads SD cards and USB connected media, Thumbnails and preview for 10bit video...
Slow WiFi read and write speeds, Video does not play smoothly during preview...
The WD My Passport Wireless SSD offers performance improvements over the HDD version, though it comes with a huge price tag. The drive works well but has some quirks that take some getting used to. It performed as expected, but it just isn't fast enough f...

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hothardware.com

Updated:
2019-12-07 11:52:44

Average rating:70

Western Digital is one of the world's largest storage manufacturers with a wide array of products to meet their customer's unique needs. Its My Passport Wireless line of external drives offer more than just convenient storage. With on-board Wi-Fi, battery...

Convenient SD/USB backup, Solid-state durability, Wireless connectivity to phones, All-day battery life, Doubles as a power bank...
Pricier than standard external SSDs, Slow interfaces throttle SSD performance, Reliance on obsolete SMBv1, No option to secure FTP transfers...
While Western Digital's My Passport Wireless SSD is likely a niche product, it offers a valuable role in the right workflow. If ease of use, portability, and data redundancy are important to you, then the My Passport Wireless SSD deserves strong considera...

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camerajabber.com

Updated:
2019-12-07 11:52:44

Average rating:90

The Western Digital (WD) My Passport Wireless SSD is basically a solid state storage device with an SD card slot and a USB 2.0 (Type A) port. The SD slot allows you to download images and video directly while the USB port is for connecting devices like a...

Although I had a couple of wobbles in the early days, perhaps as a result of being in an area with a multitude of wireless devices trying to connect, I've subsequently had a flawless performance from the My Passport Wireless SSD.It's a useful device for l...

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digitalcameraworld.com

Updated:
2019-12-07 11:52:44

Average rating:90

As its name suggests, the My Passport Wireless SSD is based around a fast solid-state drive.During our tests, we clocked it at blazing 350MBps read and 285MBps write speeds during sustained video file transfer, while folders of images shift at an equall...

Fast transfer speeds, Rubber bumper for shock protection...
Somewhat thick, Price...
The My Passport Wireless SSD is a refreshingly versatile and high-performing mobile storage solution. Having the ability to quickly backup SD cards on the go to a convenient self-powered drive is great during a long shoot...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2020-08-23 08:53:37

Average rating:80

Modern smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S9 take stunning video and images, but if your life is frequently capture-worthy, you'll find yourself running out of space on your phone to store all of your photos and clips. That's where a portable hard drive...

Durable, Built-in SD card reader and USB port, Plex support, Doubles as a power bank...
Expensive, No Thunderbolt support...
The Western Digital My Passport Wireless SSD is pricey, but this feature-packed drive can do much more than just wirelessly transfer files...

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