Need more storage space? You might be in the market for a new hard drive.. But you don’t need a huge, honking one if you’re low on room or office real estate. A smaller and lighter (and less expensive) portable option is in the cards if that’s the case, and we’ve found one that’s not only reliable, but affordable, especially if you’re a Mac user: the WD 5TB My Passport Ultra for Mac. If you’re ready to buy your own, you can do so right now at a significant discount.
A compact hard drive with a massive 5TB capacity
You can snag your own WD 5TB My Passport Ultra for Mac today for $149.99, $20 off the regular price of $169.99. That’s a discount of about 12%. While it’s a bit of a smaller price drop, it’s nothing to sneeze at for this type of hard drive.
With an out-of-the-box macOS format, Time Machine compatibility, and a compact design that easily fits in a bag or sits on your desk, this hard drive means business. It has a massive 5TB of portable storage.
Another great aspect of the overall package is USB-C connectivity. Since many of the latest Mac models use USB-C ports, this compatibility is a big win. Additionally, it comes with a USB-C to USB-A adapter, so you’re not locked into a single connection type. It also supports USB 3.1 if you have older devices.
You don’t have to worry about installing anything on the drive when you get it. It ships pre-formatted for macOS and supports Time Machine, so you’re all set to start when it arrives. Plus, it has additional security features, like password protection and 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption, to keep your files protected without you having to do all the work.
That’s always useful, as are the included pieces of software: Acronis True Image for Western Digital, for one, which provides scheduled backups. You’ll never know you wanted backups until something happens to your hard drive and you can’t recover information. These are practical features for a portable drive that could contain sensitive information, such as work archives, personal files, and media.
A second way this drive feels easy to use is through its compact size (product dimensions = 4.33 x 3.21 x 0.83 inches / 106g), weighing only 8.1 ounces. The drive also includes a 3-year limited warranty, a USB 3.0 cable, and a Quick Start guide.
For $149.99, you get a Mac-compatible 5TB portable drive with USB-C connectivity, hardware encryption, and Time Machine compatibility, making it easier to rationalize than it would have been at the full $169.99. So be sure to grab yours and get backing up all those important files.