Price History for WD 5TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN
This page shows the historical price changes available for WD 5TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN from the retailer Amazon, helping shoppers understand how the price has changed over time and whether the current price is a good deal. This can help you identify common predictable discount patterns, such as seasonal sales or clearance events, and the best time to buy to avoid overpaying.
From Thursday, May 19, 2022 to Sunday, February 08, 2026, this product’s price ranged from $104.59 to $159.86, with the lowest price occurring on Thursday, August 25, 2022. If you’re deciding whether to buy now or wait, reviewing historical pricing can help you determine if the current price is above or below the typical range of $114.53 on average in this case.
Glass It monitored this product’s price for 1 customer so far who requested we send daily alerts when the price drops below their target price. If you're waiting for a better deal, you can also set a price alert to get notified when the price falls below your target. The chart below shows every recorded price change for WD 5TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN over the last year.
Amazon price history
WD 5TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN
| Data size: | 113 records available |
| Lowest price: | $104.59 |
| Highest price: | $159.86 |
| Average price: | $114.53 |
| Earliest price alert: | Thu, May 19, 2022 |
| Latest price alert: | Sun, February 08, 2026 |
| Price increases: | 37 |
| Price Drops: | 32 |
| Price increase alerts: | 41 |
| Price Drop Alerts: | 72 |
| Back In Stock Alerts: | 0 |
| Out of Stock Alerts: | 0 |
| Postal Code(s): | nearest store |
| Product Locale: | US |
| Product Currency: | US Dollar |
| Users Tracking Item: | 2 |
| Data is based on price change notification settings from Glass It. | |
Price Trend Analysis
The price of the WD 5TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive has experienced fluctuations over the observed period from May 19, 2022, to January 1, 2026. The highest price recorded was $139.99 on April 25, 2025, while the lowest price was $104.59 on August 25, 2022.
From May 19 to July 5, 2022, the price trend showed a slight increase from $112.47 to $119.99, followed by a drop to $109.99 on July 5, 2022. The prices then fluctuated around this range until late October 2022, when they started to rise again to reach the peak price of $139.99 in April 2025.
After peaking in April 2025, the prices began to decline gradually, reaching a minimum of $104.59 on August 25, 2022, and gradually increasing back towards $130 by November 17, 2023. The prices stabilized at around $125 to $130 from November 2023 to January 2026.
Overall, the price trend indicates volatility with periods of both upward and downward movements, but there is a noticeable increase in prices toward the end of the observation period. The average price over the entire period is $114.12.
Is Now a Good Time to Buy?
The current average price for the WD 5TB My Passport external hard drive is $114.12. The most recent price recorded is $124.99 on January 1, 2026. Historically, the lowest price was $104.59 on August 25, 2022. Given this information, the current price of $124.99 seems relatively high compared to the historical lows.
Considering the recent trend, the price has been generally stable or slightly increasing since mid-2023. If you were looking to buy this product, it might be advisable to wait for a potential price drop or sale event before making a purchase. However, if you need the product immediately, purchasing now might not be the best time to save money.
It’s important to monitor future price movements and consider any ongoing promotions or discounts that might become available in the near future.
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