Completely absent is the latest and greatest USB-C connection. When it’s wired up, however, don’t expect cutting edge connection tech, as the My Passport Wireless Pro uses only USB Type-B to Type-A. This lets the drive be used completely free of wires over 2.4GHz or 5GHz channels.
For photographers, this is the Wireless Pro’s killer app.įor everyone else, there’s a massive 6,400mAh battery built into the device. It resembles an external DVD drive, but considering the onboard SD card slot (and a dedicated SD transfer button), don’t worry about getting it confused with anything else. Instead, there’s now a more premium feel to the My Passport Wireless Pro.
The design, for instance, has been overhauled and no longer resembles the My Passport Ultra nor My Passport for Mac. Though our feelings were lukewarm on the My Passport Wireless of yesteryear, the 2016 “Pro” variant of the HDD restores faith in the Western Digital name.
No USB-C -Expensive due to Wi-Fi features
