--- product_id: 48744639 title: "My Passport for Mac" brand: "western digital" price: "NZ$760" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Western Digital" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/48744639-my-passport-for-mac store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # USB 3.0 fast interface 1TB portable storage 256-bit AES hardware encryption My Passport for Mac **Brand:** western digital **Price:** NZ$760 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💼 Backup like a boss — secure, sleek, and Mac-ready. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** My Passport for Mac by western digital - **How much does it cost?** NZ$760 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/48744639-my-passport-for-mac) ## Best For - western digital enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted western digital brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Stylish:** Sleek, palm-sized design that fits your on-the-go lifestyle without bulk. - • **Reliable Durability:** Built to withstand shocks and backed by a 3-year limited warranty for peace of mind. - • **Rock-Solid Security:** 256-bit AES hardware encryption plus password protection keeps your data private and safe. - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Just connect via USB 3.0 and drag & drop files instantly with Finder—no hassle, no fuss. - • **Seamless Mac Integration:** Ready out-of-the-box with Time Machine compatibility for effortless backups. ## Overview The My Passport for Mac is a 1TB portable external hard drive designed specifically for Mac users, featuring seamless Time Machine backup compatibility, 256-bit AES hardware encryption for data security, and a compact, stylish design. It connects via USB 3.0 for fast data transfer, offers durable shock resistance, and comes with a 3-year limited warranty, making it the perfect reliable companion for professionals who demand secure, effortless storage on the go. ## Description Buy Review: As described, up and running without bother. - Thanks to all previous buyers who kindly answered my question about the power source for this external hard drive. As the last time I bought a terrabyte hard drive was in 2009 I was pleasantly surprised how compact this WD is. It arrived well packed, a day earlier than anticipated and is now functioning as expected, as my iMac Time Machine backup, replacement. Plug it in --- off it went. First download about four hours, but after this it will be just topping up. Simplicity itself. And quiet. Looks like a very satisfactory piece of kit, but as with all these things, time will tell. Review: Works Right Out Of The Box. - Hooked this up to an IMac via a USB 2 port (even though the USB port on the drive is USB 3, it is backward compatible with USB 2) and it worked perfectly right out of the box. There's a single LED showing drive activity which is located at the back of the drive where you cannot see it. Hmm! Somebody didn't think that through did they. I cannot comment of the speed of the drive when it is connected to a USB 3 port on a Mac since I have it connected to a USB 2 port. What I can say is that copying about 1.8TB of files onto it took about 20 hours. As a backup drive it's superb and it is also pretty quiet. Thoroughly recommended. ## Features - The My Passport for Mac portable drive is trusted to store the massive amounts of photos, videos and music you love; its sleek style is fun and fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, so you can easily take your treasured content everywhere you go - Designed for Mac, time machine-ready: Ready to go with your Mac straight out of the box, the My Passport for Mac drive helps protect your files with Apple time machine backup software and you can quickly drag and drop files to and from the drive with finder - Password protection with hardware encryption: Built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with WD security software helps keep your content private and safe; add a “return-if-found” message as the password prompt in case your My Passport for Mac drive ever gets lost; even minds like yours can accidentally leave things behind - WD reliability: WD builds drives to demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability and we back up (pardon the pun) the trusted My Passport for Mac drive with a 3-years limited warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01LQQH83I | | Are Batteries Included | No | | Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. | | Best Sellers Rank | 196,736 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 670 in External Hard Drives | | Brand | Western Digital | | Colour | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,222) | | Date First Available | 11 Oct. 2016 | | Form Factor | Portable | | Guaranteed software updates until | unknown | | Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk | | Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 | | Hard Drive Size | 1000 GB | | Hardware Platform | Mac | | Item Weight | 168 g | | Item model number | WDBFKF0010BBK-WESN | | Lithium Battery Energy Content | 3400 Watt Hours | | Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment | | Lithium Battery Weight | 0.7 Grams | | Manufacturer | Western Digital | | Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 4 | | Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 8.15 x 11 x 1.63 cm; 167.83 g | | RAM Size | 1 TB | | Series | My Passport | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Western Digital - **Colour:** Black - **Compatible devices:** Mac, Desktop, Laptop, Smartphone - **Connectivity technology:** Wired - **Digital storage capacity:** 1 TB - **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk - **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches - **Hard disk interface:** USB 3.0 - **Installation type:** External Hard Drive - **Special feature:** LED indicators^Operating temperature range:5 - 35 °C^Security algorithms:256-bit AES^USB powered^Yes ## Images ![My Passport for Mac - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jPaBsJvuL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: come with cable?** A: It does come with a 15in cable which I find OK when I want the drive right next to the Mac. The cable is a USB 3.0 A to Micro B. It's easy enough to get a longer USB 3.0 cable and I have a 3ft cable that works well for me. Hope this helps. **Q: Can I automatically backup using Time Machine?** A: Yes. I use my Passport for Mac as my MacBook Pro backup device and it uses Time Machine automatically. It's seamless, simple and a perfect device. Well worth it. **Q: Is this an SSD or spinning hard drive?** A: This is a conventional spinning hard drive inside the case. Hope this answers your question finally... **Q: My mac laptop pro is older. does it work on 10.7.5?** A: I also have this question ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As described, up and running without bother. *by A***E on 17 December 2016* Thanks to all previous buyers who kindly answered my question about the power source for this external hard drive. As the last time I bought a terrabyte hard drive was in 2009 I was pleasantly surprised how compact this WD is. It arrived well packed, a day earlier than anticipated and is now functioning as expected, as my iMac Time Machine backup, replacement. Plug it in --- off it went. First download about four hours, but after this it will be just topping up. Simplicity itself. And quiet. Looks like a very satisfactory piece of kit, but as with all these things, time will tell. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Right Out Of The Box. *by S***R on 4 July 2017* Hooked this up to an IMac via a USB 2 port (even though the USB port on the drive is USB 3, it is backward compatible with USB 2) and it worked perfectly right out of the box. There's a single LED showing drive activity which is located at the back of the drive where you cannot see it. Hmm! Somebody didn't think that through did they. I cannot comment of the speed of the drive when it is connected to a USB 3 port on a Mac since I have it connected to a USB 2 port. What I can say is that copying about 1.8TB of files onto it took about 20 hours. As a backup drive it's superb and it is also pretty quiet. Thoroughly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Backing up and Achieving *by P***. on 18 September 2017* I like using these external drives as a backup and archive for my Mac and PC. It is best though, to keep a dedicated WD passport to be used with Time Machine. Also Time Machine does try to back up to one of my other drives, you just need to say no to it, but you do need to re-select Passport again afterwards re-intiate automatic backups. Backup is easy, you just plug the Passport into the Mac and wait. What could be simpler. But always allow backup to complete before doing anything else. The Passports works well with my PC laptop too, when I render films to them. I do keep my Mac and PC drives separate though. I use USB memory sticks to pass files between my PC and Mac. I do stress, I buy the right format Passport drive for my Mac or PC. One most important golden rule; always eject the drive with the computers software before disconnecting. If the drive won't eject, turning off the computer has always worked for me. Over all I well satisfied with the WD Passport drives, and so far have five of them for different purposes and will buy more of them in the future. ## Frequently Bought Together - WD My Passport for Mac Portable External Hard Drive - Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive HDD — USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PlayStation, & Xbox -1-Year Rescue Service (STGX2000400) - WD 2TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/48744639-my-passport-for-mac](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/48744639-my-passport-for-mac) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*