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
Included Components: Portable hard drive, USB 3.0 cable, Quick install guide
Read Speed: 1 Gigabytes Per Second
Write Speed: 1
Cache Size: 1
Model Name: Elements Portable
Item Weight: 4.6 ounces
Product Dimensions: 4.35 x 3.23 x 0.59 inches
Number of Items: 1
Data Transfer Rate: 5 Gigabits Per Second
Form Factor: 3.5-inch
Material: Plastic
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Package Type: Standard Packaging
Manufacturer: Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Hardware Interface: USB 3.0
UPC: 718037855363
Hardware Platform: PC
Item model number: WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN
Operating System: PC; Mac
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 4.35 x 3.23 x 0.59 inches
Number of Processors: 1
Flash Memory Size: 2
Hard Drive Interface: USB 2.0/3.0
Hard Drive Rotational Speed: 5400
Power Source: Bus Powered
ASIN: B06W55K9N6
Country of Origin: China
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: February 27, 2017
Product Information
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.
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.