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WD 3TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4 & Xbox - WDBU6Y0030BBK-WESN

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  • 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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    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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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    8,684 global ratings

    Customers say

    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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    145 customers mention128 positive17 negative

    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

    49 customers mention46 positive3 negative

    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

    45 customers mention45 positive0 negative

    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

    44 customers mention35 positive9 negative

    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

    11 customers mention8 positive3 negative

    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

    64 customers mention23 positive41 negative

    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

    42 customers mention29 positive13 negative

    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

    11 customers mention0 positive11 negative

    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

    My old USB 2.0 WD Elements drive (640GB) needed an upgrade...
    5 Stars
    My old USB 2.0 WD Elements drive (640GB) needed an upgrade...
    I bought this during Prime Day for a sweet sale with the 3TB version that includes a 32GB flash drive. This will be my fourth WD Elements drive (none have failed on me yet and I can only hope it will continue to be that way!).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.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars My old USB 2.0 WD Elements drive (640GB) needed an upgrade...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2019
    I bought this during Prime Day for a sweet sale with the 3TB version that includes a 32GB flash drive. This will be my fourth WD Elements drive (none have failed on me yet and I can only hope it will continue to be that way!).

    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.
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