WD just released the latest version of their Passport Portable External Hard Drives in 1TB, 2TB, 3TB, and 4TB.
For the 3TB The old version was Model #WDBBKD0030BBK-NESN and this new version is Model # WDBYFT0030BBK-WESN.
I researched if there are any differences, so here is what I came up with...
Pros
• High Capacity Available - Up to 4TB (The older model when released had up to 3TB capacity, up until a 6/28/16 release of a short lived 4TB model)
• Testing suggests slightly faster data transfer rate
• Now available in 6 colors.
Same as Old Model Nothing Changed
• Automatic local and cloud backup
• Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• Comes in same 4 colors, they still offer black, blue, red and white (+ yellow and orange)
• USB 3.0 connectivity
• Formatted for Windows, reformatting required for Mac
• Same operating temperature
• USB 3.0 up to 5 Gb/s (max) / USB 2.0 compatible up to 480 Mb/s (max)
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C / Non-op. temperature: –20°C to 65°C
Cons
• Introduction of odd shape to part of the new casing
• Round corners are now replaced with sharp/pointy edges
• Fingerprints and scratching more visible on new model
• Some colors may be too bright for some, and previous version berry, became brighter red (note this con is highly subjective)
• Overall size of new model is not smaller. (Actually a tiny bit bigger, about 1.5 mm bigger)
• 1TB weight went a bit up from 0.34 lbs to 0.37 lbs, 2TB ,3TB & 4 TB weight went a bit up too from 0.50 lbs to 0.54 lbs
• Warranty dropped down from 3 Years to 2 Years
Package Includes
• My Passport hard drive
• USB 3.0 cable
• WD Backup™, WD Security™ and WD Drive Utilities™ software
• Quick install guide
Bottom Line - They are pretty similar, differences are mostly aesthetic, so get what is cheaper. (Unless you like one casing/shape over the other, or care enough about the loss of 1 additional year of warranty on the new 2016 model).
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
|---|---|
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
