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WD WD My Passport 2TB Portable HDD

WD My Passport 2TB Portable HDD
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$79.97/TB
$159.95
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Price updated
Price accurate as of Sep 19, 2026, 08:30 AM
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The WD WD My Passport 2TB Portable HDD is a 2TB USB 3.1 External-HDD in new condition. It is in stock at $159.95 - $79.97/TB.

Same capacity, other options
DriveInterfaceCond$/TBPrice
WD WD Elements 2TB Portable HDDUSB 3.0Refurb$55.00$110.00Buy
WD WD Elements 2TB Portable HDDUSB 3.2 GEN 1Refurb$57.00$113.99Buy
WD WD My Passport 2TB Portable HDDUSB 3.1Refurb$57.64$115.28Buy
WD WD My Passport 2TB Portable HDDUSB 3.1 Refurb$58.28$116.56Buy

All 2TB drives we track, ranked by cost per terabyte.

Model context

Part of the WD line we track.

Quick Verdict

The WD WD My Passport 2TB Portable HDD is a 2TB USB 3.1 enterprise drive at $79.97/TB - Verify recording technology before use in RAID. New unit with full manufacturer warranty.

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Specifications

Capacity2TB
Form FactorPortable-External
InterfaceUSB 3.1
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Market context

Against every other drive we have an in-stock price for today, this one is cheaper per tb than 24% of them (14 of 58). The cheapest we can currently buy is $29.16/TB; the middle of the market is $48.78/TB.

Where the wider market has moved

These are third-party figures about the retail market as a whole, quoted and dated. They are not our own measurements and they do not describe this specific drive.

Compare against every 2TB drive we track โ†’Cheapest per terabyte, all categories โ†’
How it compares - 2TB USB 3.1
#1WD WD My Passport 2TB Portable HDD
$57.64/TB
#2WD WD My Passport 2TB Portable HDDTHIS DRIVE
$62.06/TB
#3WD WD My Passport 2TB Portable HDD
$65.50/TB
#4WD WD My Passport 2TB Portable HDD
$74.69/TB
#5WD WD My Passport 2TB Portable HDDTHIS DRIVE
$79.97/TB

Frequently Asked Questions

This USB 3.1 cartridge requires a compatible USB 3.1 tape drive. USB 3.1 drives can also read the previous LTO generation.

BaFe (Barium Ferrite) tape media has an archival life of 30+ years when stored in controlled conditions (18-26ยฐC, 20-50% humidity). Store tapes vertically and avoid magnetic fields.

Yes. LTO is an open standard. This cartridge works in any USB 3.1-compatible standalone drive or automated tape library regardless of manufacturer.

Use Case Scenarios

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Home & SMB NAS
Building a mid-range NAS for media, backups and file sharing.
~ Good fit
Verify CMR recording before using in RAID. New drives come with full warranty.
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Backup Server / Veeam Target
Dedicated backup storage for Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup.
โœ“ Excellent fit
2TB SATA drives are ideal for backup targets. SATA gives maximum $/TB for backup repositories.
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Virtualization Host Storage
VM images and snapshots on Proxmox, VMware or Hyper-V.
~ Good fit
Suitable for VM storage where workloads are not IOPS-intensive. SATA is fine for single-host VM storage. Consider NVMe cache for latency-sensitive VMs.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Maintenance Checklist

On installCheck SMART baseline on arrival
Run smartctl -a /dev/sdX and record: Reallocated_Sector_Ct, Power_On_Hours, Spin_Retry_Count. Establishes baseline for future comparison.
MonthlyRun SMART short self-test
smartctl -t short /dev/sdX โ€” takes 1-2 minutes, catches most developing issues. Schedule during off-peak.
QuarterlyRun SMART long self-test
smartctl -t long /dev/sdX โ€” full surface scan, takes 1 hours for 2TB. Any test failure is grounds for immediate replacement.
QuarterlyCheck RAID array health
Verify no degraded drives. A degraded array with no hot spare is one failure from data loss. Check mdstat or controller UI.
AnnuallyVerify drive firmware version
Check WD support site for firmware updates. Some versions have known bugs affecting integrity.
Every 3-5 yearsPlan proactive replacement
Enterprise HDDs have higher failure rates after year 4-5. At 2TB per drive, budget for replacements before failures occur.

Troubleshooting Guide

Cause: Loose SATA data or power cable, failed port, or drive not spinning up.
Fix: Reseat both cables. Try a different port. Listen for spin-up sound. Test with a known-good cable.