Western Digital My Passport Studio 2011 USB2/FireWire WDBALG / WDBK8A

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

4
Average:

0
Bad:

0

7.2

User Score

Based on 231 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Handsome, compact chassis.
Enormous 2 TB capacity.
Mac formatted.

Cons:

Does not support USB 3,0 or Thunderbolt.
Comes with shorter warranty than some competing products.

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Last revision on May 10, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Handsome, compact chassis
Enormous 2 TB capacity
Mac formatted
FireWire 800 and USB 2,0 cables included
Excellent dollar per gigabyte value
Equipped with dual interfaces
Offers good throughput
Rugged metal enclosure
Includes security software

Reviewers Didn't Like

Does not support USB 3,0 or Thunderbolt
Comes with shorter warranty than some competing products
Expensive

Expert reviews and ratings

Until recently the highest storage capacity that we’d seen in a portable hard disk was Seagate’s 1.5TB GoFlex drive. However, Western Digital has upped the ante even further with its new My Passport Studio, which weighs in with a full 2TB of...

By Macworld UK on May 17, 2012

It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but the WD My Passport Studio (2TB) gives users what they want—enormous capacity and fast performance, all in an attractive package that shares the MacBook aesthetic. ...

By PC Mag on May 03, 2012

This is a robust device that performs well and is designed for Mac users. It comes in 500GB and 1TB capacities.Related Tags: external drive, macworld, macworld australia, My Passport Studio, western digital Be Sociable, Share! Print this article...

By Macworld Australia on March 02, 2012

We’re almost inclined to excuse the 2011 WD My Passport Studio’s continuing omission of Thunderbolt. This sturdy example of high-tech engineering may stretch the pocket in more way than one, but it’s worth every pound and gramme of it....

By PC Advisor on October 13, 2011

Mac users who need a fast portable hard drive will find it in the new My Passport Studio. Windows users should look elsewhere for a better...

By cnet on September 22, 2011

The latest bus-powered compact drives are available in capacities up to 2TB. If there’s one thing that photo and video shooters can’t get enough of, it’s storage space for the growing file sizes we’re dealing with.The new...

By Photography Bay on May 24, 2012

When we looked at the lower-capacity My Passport Studio last year, we loved the redesign, which included a super durable machined alloy body and attractive two-tone finish. The latest version bumps the capacity offering up to 2TB, adding only a few...

By StorageReview on April 05, 2012

The My Passport Studio looks good and is overall a decent drive. But it lags in the speed department and has a security app that doesn't disappear without...

By Techworld on March 19, 2012

Western Digital’s latest My Passport Studio has a solid build and multiple connections, but slow transfer speeds and a preinstalled security app hamstring an otherwise decent drive. Complete Coverage Review: My Passport Studio 1TB Ratings Pricing...

By Macworld on March 16, 2012

The Western Digital My Passport Studio (1TB) is a capacious and speedy external hard drive for those who need quick, home studio?quality storage in a portable package, but don't want to wait for Thunderbolt drives to become affordable....

By PC Mag on January 31, 2012

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