WD My Passport Ultra 20th Emerald Anniversary Edition Up to 6TB 2.5-Inch USB-C Portable HDD

Since its introduction in 2004, millions around the world have trusted WD My Passport drives to store and back up their lives’ memories and valuable data.

To commemorate this milestone anniversary of its most popular drive, Western Digital Corp. is launching the My Passport Ultra, 20th Emerald Anniversary Edition. Over the lifetime of the My Passport drives, it has provided approximately 180EBs ^(*) of storage for users WW ⁽¹⁾, equivalent to up to 18 billion hours of HD video, up to 46 trillion photos, or up to 35 trillion songs ^(†).

Prior to the initial introduction of the WD My Passport drive, users had limited options when it came to taking important files with them on the go, having to sacrifice a power outlet and downtime to add and transfer data. In 2004, My Passport delivered a streamlined solution: portable products that offered an amount of storage for many types of digital files – including videos, music, photos, and documents. What started as a simple solution with 40GB ^(*) capacity has increased by up to 150x to now having the world’s highest capacity 2.5” portable hard drive with 6TB ^(*) of storage, meeting the needs of the modern digital consumer.

“With 20 years, dozens of industrial designs, and approximately 130 million My Passport drives sold ⁽¹⁾, Western Digital is proud to honor this important milestone for one of our most popular product lines, and more importantly, to celebrate the significance of its innovation and how it has positively impacted the lives of consumers around the globe,” said Ravi Pendekanti, SVP, product management and marketing. “We are carrying forward the legacy of reliable performance with the addition of the My Passport Ultra, 20th Emerald Anniversary Edition and look forward to continuing to help people keep backing up the content that matters most in their lives for decades to come.”

Featuring an emerald color finish that traditionally signifies loyalty, peace, and security, the 20th Emerald Anniversary Edition drive continues the trusted legacy of reliability and durability, helping keep special moments safe.

2TB (left) and 6TB (right) models

Key features include:

• Sleek design – Enclosed with anodized metal in a commemorative bold emerald finish, the My Passport Ultra portable hard drive offers added durability and protection to take content on the go with confidence.
• Compatibility – Ready to use out of the box and universally compatible with Windows PC, Mac, mobile phones, tablets, and other USB-C devices.
• Expansive capacity – Vast storage possibilities with up to 6TB ^(*) capacity, providing plenty of space to store photos, videos, music, important documents and more.
• Enhanced Software – Smarter backups with included Acronis True Image for Western Digital device management software that also helps defend vs. ransomware. ⁽³⁾
• Password Protection – Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware encryption to help safeguard important files.

Featuring a 3-year limited warranty ⁽²⁾, the 2TB ^(*) (MSRP $89.99) and the 6TB ^(*) (MSRP $199.99) My Passport Ultra, 20th Emerald Anniversary Edition drives are available for purchase at the company webstore and authorized firm’s retailers, e-tailers, and distributors.

(*) 1EB = 1 quintillion bytes. 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. 1GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
^(†) Hours of HD video: Based on the 1920*1080 Full HD @ 30fps, 145MB/min, DV format. Photos: Based on a 13.75 MP, JPEG image with an average file size of 3.5MB. Songs: Based on MP3 songs with an average file size of 4.6MB, bit rate of 128,000b/s and an average duration of 4mn each. Actual user results will vary based on bit rate, resolution, content, file compression, file format, file size, host device, pre-loaded files, resolution, setting, software and other factors.
⁽¹⁾ Based on internal estimates.
⁽²⁾ The term of the limited warranty depends on the country in which the product was purchased. Visit the firm’s website for the detailed terms and conditions of our limited warranty and for a list of the specific countries in these regions.
⁽³⁾ Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply. User account registration may be required.