Hard Drive | 2 TB Portable |
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Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
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WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.0, Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4 & Xbox - WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN
Digital Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 1.1 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Brand | Western Digital |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Portable |
Compatible Devices | PC, Mac |
Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
About this item
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility
- Extra storage for your photos, videos, music and files
- Formatted for Windows 8, 7, Vista & XP; Easily Reformat Drive for Mac
- WD quality and reliability
- Operating Temperature 5 Degrees Celsius to 35 Degrees Celsius
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From the manufacturer
WD Elements | My Passport | My Passport Ultra | My Passport SSD | |
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Customer Reviews |
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Capacity | Up to 4TB | Up to 4TB | Up to 4TB | Up to 1TB |
Ideal for | Basic backup and storage | Premium portable storage with auto backup | Premium portable storage with auto backup in a design that brilliantly pairs metal and matte finishes to create a sophisticated style | Portable storage with blazing-fast transfers |
WD Backup software | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware encryption | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Interfaces | USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) | USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) | USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) | USB 3.1 (USB 3.0/2.0 compatible) |
Limited warranty | 2 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
Plug-and-play portable storage
Quickly connect this portable drive to instantly add storage to your PC. WD Elements is an ideal companion for taking important files with you on the go.
- Up to 4TB capacity
- Extra storage for your photos, videos, music and files
- USB 3.0 connectivity for super-fast transfer speeds
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Big capacity in a small deviceWith up to 4TB in a lightweight design, you can take your photos, videos, music and other files wherever you go. |
Improve PC performanceFree up space on your slow-moving PC by transferring files to your WD Elements drive, and get your PC moving again. |
USB 3.0/2.0 compatibleWith USB 3.0 connectivity, you get maximum performance when transferring your files to and from WD Elements portable drive. |
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Storage Capacity | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Portability | 4.6 | 4.8 | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Easy to install | 4.6 | — | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Tech Support | 3.6 | 4.5 | — | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Durability | 3.8 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
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storage capacity | 2 TB | 1500 GB | 2 TB | 4 TB | 2 TB | 2000 GB |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb | usb3.0 | usb | usb | usb |
compatible devices | PC, Mac | Desktop | Laptop, Desktop, xbox, PS4 | PC, Laptop, Camera | Laptop, Desktop | Desktop |
form factor | Portable | Portable | Portable | Portable | Portable | Portable |
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Product Description
WD 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. Operating Temperature 5 Degrees Celsius to 35 Degrees Celsius .
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Technical Details
Brand | Western Digital |
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Series | WD Elements Portable |
Item model number | WDBU6Y0020BBK-EESN |
Hardware Platform | PC;Mac |
Operating System | Windows 8, 7, Vista & XP |
Item Weight | 4.6 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 4.4 x 3.2 x 0.82 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.4 x 3.2 x 0.82 inches |
Color | Black |
Flash Memory Size | 2 |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 1.1 |
Batteries | 6 Unknown batteries required. |
Manufacturer | WD |
ASIN | B00D0L5BH8 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 24, 2013 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #721 in External Hard Drives |
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Customers like the quality, portability, speed, performance, and value of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's well-made, dependable, and takes up very little space. That said, some say it works well and is good value for money.
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Customers like the performance of the drive. They mention that it works well, it works perfectly with their MacBook Pro, and it works flawlessly on the Xbox One X. Some say that it's a basic drive that works fine for simple file backup and that it hasn't broken yet. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and functionality of the product.
"I purchased the 2 TB model, and it's working perfectly in both Windows and Linux...." Read more
"...But it works well and is totally free.Anyway, this is a very good USB 3.0 drive (which is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 ports)...." Read more
"...Considered this as the unit to buy as it was listed as a reliable and compatible HDD companion to the Tablo...." Read more
"...For my purposes, the WD Elements 2 TB portable drive performs admirably and has exactly met my expectations, so it gets a solid four stars." Read more
Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They say it's well-made, durable, and reliable. Customers also say it runs strong after six years of use, is quiet, and smooth in operation. Overall, customers find it to be a great backup drive and a useful item to have.
"...Mechanically, my drive is so quite and smooth in operation that you have to really feel carefully to even tell if it is spinning...." Read more
"...I like this backup program for a few reasons. (1) It does not encrypt or compress backups, so if your system blows up, you don't have to try to find..." Read more
"...These are well made products but they do draw power. I am also replacing my 6 year old laptop...." Read more
"...The case on my Elements drive is unabashedly plastic, though it feels solid enough and is certainly functional...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the computer drive. They say it's incredibly compact, takes up very little space, and is easy to label. Some mention that it'll easily fit in a fireproof safe. Overall, customers are satisfied with the port ability of the product.
"...the lower capacity USB powered drives I have used, but is still incredibly compact at only a little over 3 by 4 inches by just over a half inch..." Read more
"...Fast, reliable, and plenty of space." Read more
"**XBOX ONE OWNERS**This is a nice, compact drive that is lightweight, and can safely be "stacked" on top of a console or PC with..." Read more
"Enough space, easy to take in a bag" Read more
Customers like the speed of the external hard drive. They mention that it is very fast, has decent transfer speeds, and read/write speeds are decent. It is instantly read by their desktop every time it's plugged in. It formats in about 10 seconds, and games load from the drive with no issues.
"...Mechanically, my drive is so quite and smooth in operation that you have to really feel carefully to even tell if it is spinning...." Read more
"...Fast, reliable, and plenty of space." Read more
"...While transfer rates are reasonable, backing up a computer with a lot of files (especially photos, video, and music) can take a few hours...." Read more
"...as primary and do a data transfer to the 500 GB drives which runs extremely fast I have a solid-state drive for my primary and do that...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the computer drive. They say it's good for its price, affordable, and the best money spent. Some mention that the drive works well and is totally free.
"...But it works well and is totally free.Anyway, this is a very good USB 3.0 drive (which is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 ports)...." Read more
"...viewing on our satellite-based TV service, but at much less than half the monthly cost...." Read more
"...Elements is a solid portable drive for those looking for good, no-frills value...." Read more
"...So far, so good, and at one of the most reasonable prices on Amazon in it's class." Read more
Customers find the setup of the computer drive to be easy. They mention that it's simple to install, use, and format. Some say that the drive does its job well at first and has no issues plugging it in.
"...It's quite easy...." Read more
"...My Toshiba HDDs were very easy to use and I could just plug it into my Blu-ray Player and watch them. Super easy...." Read more
"...Set up and use is extremely simple and straightforward. The unit itself is not very big and takes up very little space...." Read more
"...It was really simple to hook up and to reconfigure for my Mac and is working perfectly. The connection is a simple USB cable and that's it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the storage space provided by the hard drive. They mention that it provides plenty of extra storage, it holds data without any problems, and it has double the capacity compared to their old My Book. Some say that the drive is very compact and a nice 2TB hard drive, and that it has plenty of room for games.
"...Transfer speeds are decent and good storage medium that works across platforms...." Read more
"...Now he has installed everything he wants and there's still PLENTY of space for more. It's just like a giant thumb drive...." Read more
"...It works great with my XBox and provides plenty of extra storage so I am not having to remove games and apps in order to download new ones...." Read more
"...it's usb 3.0 which is pretty quick and I love the fact that I have so much storage...." Read more
Customers like the power supply of the computer drive. They mention it's small, portable, and does not need an external power supply. Some say that the USB drive holds 2TB and is powered by the USB cable. They also like that it does not have to be plugged in.
"...drive, but this little thing is tiny and best of all it doesn't need an external power supply!..." Read more
"...The connection is a simple USB cable and that's it.I am using it as secondary drive storage...." Read more
"This is a great portable hard drive. It is USB 3 so I am able to hook it up to my laptop and I can even edit directly from the drive with no issues..." Read more
"...Overall though it's not really a problem, since the cord is included and works with every device I've tried so far." Read more
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The drive came preformated for NTFS but can easily be reformatted for specialized Mac or Linux file systems using standard operating system utilities.
It didn't come with much in the way of a user guide, but it doesn't really need one, it just plugs in and pops right up as a standard storage device like a thumb drive.
Physically, this drive is a bit heavier and just a little thicker than some of the lower capacity USB powered drives I have used, but is still incredibly compact at only a little over 3 by 4 inches by just over a half inch thick (about the size of a pack of those larger sized bicycle playing cards). The plastic drive case isn't fancy, and probably won't fend off an attack from an angry bear, but it's adequate given the fact that, like any portable drive, you will want to be careful about severe shocks and drops anyway.
Despite the compact size, and lightweight plastic case, the drive weighs in at close to half a pound and feels pretty hefty and substantial.
Power consumption, even for the largest 2 TB model, is still low enough to work on a single 500ma USB port (no 2 port Y-Cable or external power needed). Not only that, but even after extended operation, transferring hundreds of gigabytes of data for example, the drives case barely even starts to get warm.
Mechanically, my drive is so quite and smooth in operation that you have to really feel carefully to even tell if it is spinning. You can feel very slight jogs internally when the drive is seeking, but it's barely noticeable, and if anything, smoother and quieter than most of my other portable hard drives.
I wasn't able to read the RPM with my hard drive utils, but if it is 5400 as some have reported, that doesn't concern me too much, because data transfer rates are still quite reasonable. For example, I can stream 1080 or even 4K HD video direct from the drive to my PC with no hiccups or buffering issues. These days, with the super high data density platers on these compact drives you can get reasonably fast data transfers without spinning at 7200, and if you don't absolutely need the faster RPM, then it's actually better to design the drive to run at a lower RPM, because it allows the drive to run cooler, use less power, and reduces wear, giving higher reliability and longer life.
I read a comment here about some kind of pouch being included, but my drive did not come with any accessories other than the required USB cable (but luckily I already had a small neoprene zippered pouch on hand to transport the drive when on-the-road).
Because the drive is powered by the USB, I'm extra careful to properly 'remove' the drive in the operating system before pulling the plug, because hard drives don't like to loose DC power while they are still writing, which could happen if you pull the USB plug out before properly removing the device in your O.S.
This isn't too difficult, but could be a little confusing given the way the indicator LED works on this drive. The 'Elements' drive has a simple single color white LED which does double duty to indicate both read/write access AND spindown/standby with a potentially confusing flashy-flashy code. Rapid flashing indicates the drive is busy reading or writing, where SLOWER flashing indicates that the drive has spun down and gone into a standby state.
So you NEVER want to remove the drive while it's QUICKLY FLASHING (and could be writing), but it's generally OK to remove the drive after it has spun-down and is SLOWLY FLASHING.
Expecting the user to be able to make this distinction based only on the flashing rate seems like a dumb idea. It would be better if the LED would change color in spin-down standby, and go out completely after you remove the drive in your O.S. like some other drives, but this is a pretty minor issue once you figure it out, so overall I still rate this drive a solid 5.
Tip: For a free backup program, I downloaded Karen's Replicator 3.6.9 from MajorGeeks.com.
I like this backup program for a few reasons. (1) It does not encrypt or compress backups, so if your system blows up, you don't have to try to find the same backup program to install on your new or repaired computer in order to restore - you can just copy your files back from the backup drive with Windows File Explorer. (2) The software's author has sadly passed away, but this means you won't be annoyed with offers to update the software. This program does not make disk images, however - it only backs up selected folders, and only to an attached drive. But it works well and is totally free.
Anyway, this is a very good USB 3.0 drive (which is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 ports). Fast, reliable, and plenty of space.
Because we delete programs right after we watch them, there should be no problem of gradually filling up the drive's capacity. It continues to give us a way to "preserve" the ability to record and time shift some of our TV watching...at least for all our OTA channels. This unit and the Tablo are networked to the Roku devices around our home, so we still can watch programs wherever we wish. Now, if we could find a way to record/time shift some of our favorite programs on TNT (now viewed on the SlingTV app on our Roku's), then all our bases would be covered. With cord cutting, you can't have everything, but one can wish just the same.
With our developing alternative TV system, we will be able to watch just about everything we have been viewing on our satellite-based TV service, but at much less than half the monthly cost. This is combined with changes made to our cable internet and telephone package too (we now have an Ooma telo unit [also reviewed separately] and have returned the rented cable modem). Now we're talking about even more money that stays at home each month. The WD Elements 2TB Portable Hard Drive definitely is a valued part of our complete new system.
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File transfer is very good, it seems to be quite quick both transferring to and from my laptop, even when stacking a large number of files and transfers. Your mileage will vary depending on your computer speed too, but I've been very pleased with the speed of this device. The storage size of 2TB is perfect for my needs and seems to be in the sweet spot for having a good storage capacity while also being reliable and portable. The current listed RRP is very good value for the quality of this drive.
Highly recommended.
Mit einer Kapazität von 2TB bietet diese Festplatte mehr als genug Speicherplatz für meine Bedürfnisse. Ich kann problemlos meine gesamte Musiksammlung, meine Lieblingsfilme und alle meine Fotos darauf speichern, ohne mir Gedanken über den Platz machen zu müssen. Die Festplatte hat mich noch nie im Stich gelassen und funktioniert einwandfrei.
Die kompakte Größe der Festplatte ist ein weiterer Pluspunkt. Sie ist leicht und handlich, sodass ich sie problemlos überallhin mitnehmen kann. Ob ich nun zu einem Freund gehe oder auf Reisen bin, ich habe immer meine wichtigen Dateien zur Hand. Die robuste Bauweise sorgt zudem für die nötige Langlebigkeit und Schutz der Festplatte.
Was ich besonders schätze, ist die Kompatibilität der Festplatte. Sie funktioniert nicht nur problemlos mit meinem Windows-Computer, sondern auch mit meinem Mac. Es ist keine zusätzliche Software oder Formatierung erforderlich, was mir viel Zeit und Aufwand erspart.
Die WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive hat meine Erwartungen übertroffen und ist zu einem unverzichtbaren Teil meines digitalen Lebens geworden. Sie bietet eine zuverlässige und geräumige Speicherlösung mit schnellem Datentransfer. Ich kann sie jedem empfehlen, der nach einer hochwertigen externen Festplatte sucht. Mit dieser Festplatte können Sie sicher sein, dass Ihre Daten sicher und zugänglich sind, egal wo Sie sich gerade befinden. Investieren Sie in die WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive und erleben Sie die Freiheit, Ihre Daten überallhin mitnehmen zu können!