A Splash of Colour

Upon receiving the newly re-designed WD My Passport 4TB, I was very surprised at how it stood out among my collection of portable hard disks. It wasn’t just the bright colours that threw me off, the boxy design with a textured pattern that made it look like an oversized Lego brick instead. I am all for the adding a splash of colour in my otherwise boring selection of hard disks, but I foresee that not everyone can appreciate this new look.

For the Paranoid

When comparing to its sister product, the My Passport Ultra, this particular My Passport 4TB model comes with the uber useful auto backup, which comes bundles together with the quintessential WD Backup Software. You can customise just how often you want the drive to back up your PC – a good alternative for those who don’t trust the cloud. It also comes with a 256-bit AES encryption, so you can be assured that whatever is inside is safe from prying eyes.

A Good All-Rounder

I’m happy to note that the new look for the My Passport hasn’t affected the performance of the model at all. If you are an ardent user of WD portable storage, you don’t have to worry about its aesthetics dulling its efficiency and performance. Beauty and brains all in one, this one. Of course, if you are not keen on the bright colour selection, the My Passport Ultra does a little better job with the transfer speed (but it’s slightly more expensive).

Highlights

1: Colour Me This
Even the USB cable matches!

2: Sharp Edges
Unlike the other My Passport range of hard drives, this model is particularly….sharp around the edges.

Specs

Price: RM709
Dimensions: 110 x 81.5 x 21.5mm
Capacity: 4TB
Interface: USB 3.0 / USB 2.0

Rating

Value  – 8
Performance – 8
Features – 9
Dessign – 9
Usability – 9

Total: 8.6

Verdict: A fun addition to your collection of portable storage

Byline: Nur Atifi