WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows
WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready – WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN
- High capacity in a small enclosure – The small, lightweight design offers up to 6TB* capacity, making WD Elements portable hard drives the ideal companion for consumers on the go.
- Plug-and-play expandability
- Vast capacities up to 6TB[1] to store your photos, videos, music, important documents and more
- SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)
Western Digital elements portable hard drives offer reliable, high-capacity storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices to back up your photos, videos and files on the go. The small, lightweight design offers up to 5TB capacity.
| SKU: | B07X41PWTY |
| Weight: | 8.3 ounces |
| Dimensions: | 4.35 x 3.23 x 0.82 inches |
| Brand: | Western Digital |
| Model: | WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN |
| Colour: | Black |
| Manufacture: | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
| Colour: | Black |
From the manufacturer
Easy setup with fast rates
Simply connect the WD Elements Portable to your device with the included cable to start transferring your files.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars448 | 4.6 out of 5 stars329,567 | 4.4 out of 5 stars13,146 | 4.5 out of 5 stars112,474 | 4.2 out of 5 stars70 |
| Price | $149.99 | $349.99 | $469.99 | $159.99 | $169.99 |
| Capacity Up To | 6TB | 22TB | 22TB | 6TB | 6TB |
| Backup Software | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Great for | Plug-and-play storage | Plug-and-play storage | Secure back up | Secure back up | Secure back up |
| Interface | SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | USB-C and USB 3.1 compatible |
| Compatibility | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat |
| Hardware Encryption | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Password Protection | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Will this drive [Elements Portable] work with my Xbox or PS4? What about my Mac or PC?
Yes, however, it’s best suited for PC or Mac. For the best gaming experience, we recommend the WD_BLACK P10, which is designed for optimal compatibility with Xbox/PS5/PS4.
I'm not computer savvy, is the set-up easy?
Setup is simple! Plug the drive into a USB Type-A 3.0 or 2.0 port using the included USB Type-A cable and open your device’s file manager, such as File Explorer or Finder.
Do you need a battery for the drive to work?
The drive is powered by your PC. There is no battery or battery replacement to worry about.
What needs to be done to format this device for mac?
To easily reformat to Mac, plug in the drive, open your Mac’s Disk Utility application, and follow the steps from there. Please note, this will erase any data on the drive.