WD My Passport SSD 4TB Portable External Drive — NVMe Speed in Gray

Meet WD My Passport SSD 4TB, a portable external solid-state drive engineered for professionals and creators who demand speed, capacity, and reliability in a compact form. This gray, travel-ready drive puts extraordinary performance into your workflow so you can move large files without bottlenecks, back up projects on the go, and keep your content accessible wherever your work takes you. With NVMe technology at the core, you’ll experience rapid file transfers that transform how you edit, review, and share your content. The 4-terabyte capacity provides ample space for high-resolution media libraries, design assets, software backups, and personal archives, enabling you to consolidate your work into a single, portable device. Whether you’re transferring multi-gigabyte RAW photo shoots, 4K video projects, or sizable datasets, WD My Passport SSD is built to handle demanding workloads with confidence, durability, and a streamlined user experience.

• Blazing-fast NVMe performance: Take advantage of read speeds up to 1050 MB/s and write speeds up to 1000 MB/s, enabling quick transfers, faster backups, and smoother editing of large media files. This level of performance reduces wait times and keeps your creative flow uninterrupted.
• Massive 4 TB capacity: Store an expansive media library, full-resolution photos, multi-project archives, large software installers, and ongoing backups all in one compact device, so you never have to choose which files to keep.
• Portable, travel-ready design in Gray: A slim, lightweight form factor paired with a sophisticated gray finish makes it an unobtrusive companion for laptops, workstations, and fieldwork alike, whether you’re on-site, in the studio, or commuting.
• Versatile, plug-and-play connectivity: Engineered for easy use with USB-enabled devices, allowing quick setup and straightforward data transfers across Windows and macOS systems with minimal fuss.
• Reliable storage for creative workflows: Built to handle large files and frequent transfers, making it ideal for photographers, videographers, designers, and developers who rely on dependable portable storage for daily work and long-term projects.

Technical Details of WD My Passport SSD 4TB

• Capacity: 4 TB
• Technology: NVMe-based portable solid-state drive
• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 1050 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 1000 MB/s
• Color/Finish: Gray

how to install WD My Passport SSD

• Connect the WD My Passport SSD to a USB-C port on your computer using a USB-C to USB-C cable, or use a USB-C to USB-A cable if your computer has only USB-A ports.
• Once connected, your computer should recognize the drive automatically. On Windows, open File Explorer and locate the new drive; on macOS, open Finder to access it.
• If prompted, format the drive to your preferred file system. Choose NTFS or exFAT for Windows, or APFS/Mac OS Extended for Mac, depending on your workflow and cross‑platform needs.
• Begin transferring files or set up automatic backups using your preferred software or operating system tools. The drive is designed for quick data movement and reliable storage during ongoing projects.
• When you’re finished, safely eject the drive before disconnecting to protect your data and prevent potential file system issues.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the capacity of this drive? A: It offers 4 TB of storage.
• Q: How fast is this drive? A: It delivers sequential read speeds up to 1050 MB/s and write speeds up to 1000 MB/s thanks to NVMe technology.
• Q: What is it best suited for? A: Its combination of high capacity and fast transfer speeds makes it ideal for handling large media files, backups, and portable work environments for creators and professionals.
• Q: How do I use it across devices? A: It is designed for plug-and-play use with USB-enabled devices and can be formatted to suit Windows or macOS workflows as needed.