WD My Passport WDBYVG0020 Portable Hard Drive 2TB
- Digital Storage Capacity: 2 TB
- HardDrive Size: 2 TB
- Hard Disk Interface: USB 2.0/3.0
- Hardware Connectivity: USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.2 Gen 2
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A straightforward, affordable way to back up 2TB of files with password protection, provided you install WD's software to unlock the security features.
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ASIN: B07VTFN6HMModel: WDBYVG0020BBK-WESNCategory: External Hard Drives
Overview
A 2TB portable external hard drive with a slim, pocketable case, password protection and hardware encryption, plus backup software with ransomware defense. Connects over USB 3.0/3.1.
The product line spans capacities up to 6TB, but this specific listing is the 2TB version. The security features, password lock, hardware encryption and ransomware-aware backup, run through WD's companion software, which has to be downloaded and installed separately rather than working out of the box.
- 2TB capacity, USB 3.0/3.1 compatible
- Password protection with hardware encryption
- Backup software with ransomware defense
- 3-year limited warranty
Who it's for
Fits anyone wanting an affordable, portable backup drive with built-in password protection for photos, documents and video. Not the pick for someone who needs SSD-level speed or drop resistance, since it is a mechanical drive.
Pros and cons
- Password protection plus hardware encryption for stored files
- Slim, pocket-sized case for carrying between locations
- 3-year limited warranty
- Backup software includes ransomware defense
- Security and backup features require a separate software download
- Mechanical drive is slower and more drop-sensitive than an SSD
Performance notes
Hardware encryption and password protection are built into the drive, but activating them depends on installing WD's device management software first; the drive itself is a standard mechanical unit, so it runs slower and handles drops less gracefully than a solid state drive.
Where it stands among external hard drives
- #2 most-searched brand and model of the 58 external hard drives lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 159 external hard drives we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Digital |
|---|---|
| Model | WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| HardDrive Size | 2 TB |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 TB |
| Item Weight | 0.26 poundslower than 100% of 24 external hard drives |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 4.2 × 3 × 0.4 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 2 TBlower than 57% of 148 external hard drives |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 2.0/3.0 |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 2.0, USB 3.0, USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Microsoft Xbox 360 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Tablet |
| Included components | |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 inches |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1 Mbpslower than 95% of 21 external hard drives |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Additional Features | Hardware Encryption, Portable |
| Mfr Part Number | WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal, gaming, business |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the WD My Passport 2TB need software to use the password protection?
Yes, the password protection and hardware encryption run through WD's device management software, which needs to be downloaded and installed.
Is the WD My Passport 2TB an SSD?
No, it is a mechanical hard drive in a portable case, so it is slower and more sensitive to drops than a solid state drive.
What warranty comes with the WD My Passport 2TB?
It carries a 3-year limited warranty from WD.