Hard Drive | 3 TB External |
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Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
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Digital Storage Capacity | 3 TB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Brand | WD |
Special Feature | portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | External |
Compatible Devices | PC, Mac |
Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
About this item
- USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Compatibility
- Fast data transfers
- Improve PC Performance
- High Capacity; Compatibility Formatted NTFS for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7; Reformatting may be required for other operating systems; Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system
- 2 year manufacturer's limited warranty
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Tech Support | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Portability | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.1 | — |
Storage Capacity | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — |
Easy to use | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 3.9 | 4.7 |
Easy to install | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | — | — |
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storage capacity | 3 TB | 2 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 3000 GB | 3000 GB |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb | usb | usb | usb3.0 | usb3.0 |
compatible devices | PC, Mac | Laptop, Desktop | Desktop, Laptop | PC, Laptop, Camera | Gaming Console | Gaming Console |
form factor | 3.5-inch | Portable | Portable | Portable | 3.5-inch | Portable |
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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.
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Technical Details
Brand | WD |
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Series | Elements Portable |
Item model number | WDBU6Y0030BBK-WESN |
Hardware Platform | PC, Mac |
Operating System | PC; Mac |
Item Weight | 8.1 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 4.37 x 3.23 x 0.83 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.37 x 3.23 x 0.83 inches |
Color | Black |
Computer Memory Type | SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 3 |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 |
Manufacturer | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
ASIN | B06XG892ZH |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 14, 2017 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #368 in External Hard Drives |
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Customers like the USB cord and storage space of the computer drive. They say it has a capacity of 3TB and is easily capable of storing and backing up anything they have to give it. Customers also appreciate the portability and quality of the product. However, some customers dislike the data protection and have mixed opinions on durability, and value.
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Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They mention that it works well so far, has simple setup, and is durable. Some say that it's a great product and works straight out of the box. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the drive.
"...This is still a good drive and should be great for any laptop user. Just make sure you're getting the most out of it by using a USB 3.0 port...." Read more
"Still using it in my xbox console great product and durable, no more space problems" Read more
"...It backs up quite fast (not compared to an SSD drive), and works great with both my PC and Macbook. I'm using it now as an archive drive. Terrific." Read more
"Excellent little 3TB drive. Super simple WD on line instructions for reformatting the drive for use with a Mac...." Read more
Customers find the computer drive easy to unpack and use. They mention it's small and fits anywhere. Customers also appreciate the simple WD on-line instructions for reformatting the drive. They say the driver installed automatically once it was connected to computer. Customers say it'll plug in and transfer files easily.
"...It is truly plug and play and those that say moving from different Windows versions gives them trouble must be doing something different than me...." Read more
"...all around good feel in hand, scratch resistance shell, and it's not too finicky on which cable I use...." Read more
"You plug it in - the computer sees it - you store. No hassles, no promotions, no sign-ups, no formatting, nothing to go through...." Read more
"...Super easy to install, super easy to use, super nice looking. It arrived before expected delivery date...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the computer drive. They say it's a very convenient size, compact with large storage space, and fits anywhere. Some say it can be used to backup files on their computer.
"...It's compact and lightweight for portability." Read more
"...The size is also great, this one basically being the same as the 1TB model but thicker...." Read more
"I'm a fan of Western Digital. This unit is compact and sturdy. Nice to have 3 TB of member for my game downloads." Read more
"I use this daily as a graphic design student and it's super easy to put into my bag and go. This thing is a TANK as well...." Read more
Customers like the storage space of the computer drive. They say it has good space, it holds a lot of data, and is easily capable of storing and backing up anything they have to give it. Some say it's a perfect solution for Macintosh Time Machine storage, great for backup and storing videos and music, and a portable storage device that can be used to backup files on your computer.
"Still using it in my xbox console great product and durable, no more space problems" Read more
"...and has 3 times the capacity of the drive its backing up, so space is not an issue. My one regret is that I didn't buy more when they were on sale." Read more
"I just can't believe this tiny drive has a capacity of 3TB...." Read more
"...little USB symbol, right click and "eject device" or the data sometimes doesn't hold/doesn't show up on the disk after transfer...." Read more
Customers like that the hard drive is powered by the USB cord, which helps simplify its use. They also appreciate that it does not require a separate power supply. Customers also mention that the drive is easy to use, with the connection cord needed to transfer data.
"...USB bus-powered means no extra AC plugs (I've already filled up two surge protectors and I'm wondering what my electrical fire risk is now), which..." Read more
"...It arrived before expected delivery date. It came with the connection cord needed to transfer data...." Read more
"...encryption (compared to My Passport), the drive inside does not use a standard SATA connector and it will only be a waste of time outside of..." Read more
"...USB powered is really nice. If you need external storage but dont care about these 2 features, you can get way more space for the same price." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the computer drive. Some mention it's reliable, sturdy, and stable, while others say that it broke down after 18 months and all their data is gone.
"Good except brittle original chord" Read more
"Still using it in my xbox console great product and durable, no more space problems" Read more
"I have had this hard drive only 6 months and already it is failing...." Read more
"...This particular drive, a 3TB, failed after only six months of use. Ordered on on 2/1/20, put into use shortly thereafter, and died on 8/17/20...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the computer drive. Some mention it's a great value, while others say it'll waste your money.
"...Price was just right !" Read more
"...Great value!" Read more
"...To me, this was a very disappointing experience and waste of time." Read more
"...Great price! I recommend!" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the data protection of the computer drive. They mention that all their information is lost and it's impossible to recover the data on it. They are also frustrated that they have lost videos and photos.
"...This of course makes it impossible to recover the data on it." Read more
"This hard drive died in under a year and I cannot access any of the information. WD (Western Digital) does not offer any tech support...." Read more
"...I am very upset that I have lost my videos and photos. I guess I'll take out my frustration by putting a hammer to it before I get rid of it...." Read more
"...This is absolutely absurd. All of my information is lost and I was not given any option to try and recover it...." Read more
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For this review I'd like to point out a few things that could be relevant to the next person who considers purchasing it..
1. If you're considering the portable drive for the purpose of shucking it, DON'T BOTHER! While the Elements series do not contain hardware encryption (compared to My Passport), the drive inside does not use a standard SATA connector and it will only be a waste of time outside of curiosity. On top of that, the warranty will likely be voided.
2. Transfer speeds are 2-3x faster compared to USB 2.0. Because this portable drive receives all its power from the USB port, the transfer rates are a little lower compared to the desktop version. I tested with about 1 TB of files transferred over and was able to get between 50-90MB/s (desktop version can go as high as 140MB/s). All while remaining silent.
3. Try not to confuse TERABYTE with TEBIBYTE. Drive manufacturers tend to use the former for their storage capacity, while the operating system reports the latter. For example, actual space reported after formatting will be 2.72TB (for the 3TB model). But if you right click on your drive and go to Properties, under the General tab the capacity reports a little over 3,000,000,000,000 bytes (for the 3TB model).
4. You CAN plug in a micro-USB 2.0 cable to this thing and it will still power up normally. While I can't question the reason for this (since it will be limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds... on a large capacity drive), this should be avoided at all costs unless it is that really desperate moment (maybe you lost/damaged the original cable and needed a quick solution while a replacement is arriving, etc...). On the reverse side, you can plug the included cable with into a USB 2.0 port (only do this if you have no other choice at the moment). Computers made within the last several years comes with USB 3.0 ports so using that is pretty much a no-brainer.
5. If you did purchase the HDD + Flash Drive combo, it comes with a Sandisk Cruzer Blade 32GB flash drive (USB 2.0). Again, the combo was on sale during PRIME Day and it was a better deal compared to the other options.
This is still a good drive and should be great for any laptop user. Just make sure you're getting the most out of it by using a USB 3.0 port. It's compact and lightweight for portability.
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2019
For this review I'd like to point out a few things that could be relevant to the next person who considers purchasing it..
1. If you're considering the portable drive for the purpose of shucking it, DON'T BOTHER! While the Elements series do not contain hardware encryption (compared to My Passport), the drive inside does not use a standard SATA connector and it will only be a waste of time outside of curiosity. On top of that, the warranty will likely be voided.
2. Transfer speeds are 2-3x faster compared to USB 2.0. Because this portable drive receives all its power from the USB port, the transfer rates are a little lower compared to the desktop version. I tested with about 1 TB of files transferred over and was able to get between 50-90MB/s (desktop version can go as high as 140MB/s). All while remaining silent.
3. Try not to confuse TERABYTE with TEBIBYTE. Drive manufacturers tend to use the former for their storage capacity, while the operating system reports the latter. For example, actual space reported after formatting will be 2.72TB (for the 3TB model). But if you right click on your drive and go to Properties, under the General tab the capacity reports a little over 3,000,000,000,000 bytes (for the 3TB model).
4. You CAN plug in a micro-USB 2.0 cable to this thing and it will still power up normally. While I can't question the reason for this (since it will be limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds... on a large capacity drive), this should be avoided at all costs unless it is that really desperate moment (maybe you lost/damaged the original cable and needed a quick solution while a replacement is arriving, etc...). On the reverse side, you can plug the included cable with into a USB 2.0 port (only do this if you have no other choice at the moment). Computers made within the last several years comes with USB 3.0 ports so using that is pretty much a no-brainer.
5. If you did purchase the HDD + Flash Drive combo, it comes with a Sandisk Cruzer Blade 32GB flash drive (USB 2.0). Again, the combo was on sale during PRIME Day and it was a better deal compared to the other options.
This is still a good drive and should be great for any laptop user. Just make sure you're getting the most out of it by using a USB 3.0 port. It's compact and lightweight for portability.
My Tasks: I am attempting to back up all of my personal files as well as a few business ones so I am continually taking this external hard drive from one PC to the next. It is truly plug and play and those that say moving from different Windows versions gives them trouble must be doing something different than me. I did exactly as instructed and just plugged in the hard drive and then opened "This PC"/"My Computer" and it showed up just like a thumb drive does. I dragged and dropped my files and presto everything is good.
Background: I work daily off two HP's and one Surface Pro. I have one HP (work computer) that runs Windows 7 and the other HP (personal) as well as the Surface Pro (work) runs Windows 10. There was no lag and no delay in the different systems with regard to picking up the hard drive via USB. But, the one thing I did notice when connecting to my Windows 7 work HP is that it did not want to read when plugged in via "USB extender" (I have 2 USB ports on this computer and several items that run off USB connections so I picked up a generic USB extender from Amazon a while back) like a normal thumb drive does. Instead, it would only read when directly connected to the USB on the laptop. Maybe this is something some other people are doing (not giving it a direct connection). Now, I did not have to google, I did not have to install updates, I did not have to format, or change the drive in any way other than how it arrived in the box. I simply used my many years working on computers (I am 42 and worked on a computer since 2004 in an office setting with only On The Job Training/learning as you go) to employ my common sense and the mantra of "if at first you don't succeed consider that the problem might be 'user error' or a PEBCACK (problem exists between chair and keyboard) issue". In fact, I have discovered that most of the time when something doesn't work like its "supposed to" it is usually something I have done wrong by over thinking it.
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Velocissima e affidabile, con un pratico e robusto contenitore, che ne facilita il trasporto. Molto leggera e con una capacità di archiviazione molto ampia, ad un prezzo pazzesco.