Amazon Basics External Hard Drive Portable Carrying Case

As expected.

It protect

Good basic enclosure. However, NO cushioning. If using for a portable drive, I would highly recommend that you consider spending $1.50 more and get a case with cushioning such as

Fits my WD My Passport portable hard drive perfectly, provides a hard shell to throw in the backpack, and isnt bigger than it needs to be. Recommend.

Exactly what I wanted.

Portable hard drives arent exactly delicate, but are also not indestructible. This case provides protection to help prevent scratches and some protection against drops. It also has a pocket inside that will keep track of the specific cable that works with your drive, which just adds to the value.

I use this to store several small gadgets and it works great. Be sure you measure though - its smaller than you might realize. Definitely provides good protection. Recommended.

Great for storage

This case is exactly what I was looking for. It is not a 100% hard material like a metallic shield but I was not expecting it either. IMO, its pretty good guard for HD.

Just what I need, fit perfect