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.

From the manufacturer

Plug-and-play portable storage.

Connect this portable drive to your PC for an instant storage upgrade. WD Elements is the ideal companion for taking important files with you on the go.

Available in capacities up to 6TB
SuperSpeed USB-A cable for transfers up to 5Gbps
2-year limited warranty
Comes formatted for Windows 10, 8.1, and 7.1. Compatible with Mac and other operating systems after reformatting

What’s Included

Along with the portable hard drive, you get a quick install guide and a SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5Gbps) to effortlessly connect your device and transport your files.

Big capacity in a small device

Available in capacities up to 6TB, take your photos, videos, music and other files wherever you go.

Improve PC performance

Get your computer moving again by transferring files to your WD Elements drive.

USB 3.0/2.0 compatible

With USB 3.0 connectivity, transfer files to and from your WD Elements portable drive with ease.

Easy setup with fast rates

Simply connect the WD Elements Portable to your device with the included cable to start transferring your files.

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.

Digital Storage Capacity	5 TB
Hard Disk Interface	USB 2.0/3.0
Connectivity Technology	USB
Brand	WD
Special Feature	Portable
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 Inches
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Compatible Devices	Laptop, Desktop, Tablet
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Color	Black

Weight	8.3 kg
Dimensions	3.23 × 0.82 cm
Brand	‎WD
Products Status	New
Application	Desktop
Series	‎WD Elements Portable Hard Drive
Model	WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN
Interface	‎USB 2.0/3.0
Capacity	5TB
Hard Drive	‎5 TB Mechanical Hard Disk
Hardware Platform	‎PC, Mac
Item Weight	‎8.3 ounces
Product Dimensions	‎4.35 x 3.23 x 0.82 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	‎4.35 x 3.23 x 0.82 inches
color	Black
Flash Memory Size	‎5
Hard Drive Interface	‎USB 2.0/3.0
Hard Drive Rotational Speed	‎1

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