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WD 1TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

BH #WEBUZG0010BW • MFR #WDBUZG0010BBK-WESN
 554 reviews
WD 1TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
Key Features
  • 1TB Storage Capacity
  • Micro-USB 3.0 Interface
  • Includes Micro-USB to USB Type-A Cable
  • Preformatted for Windows
Store and take your important information with you while on-the-go using the 1TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD. With a capacity of 1TB, it can be used for additional storage or for backing up your videos, photos, music, documents, and other files. The Elements drive connects to your computer with a USB 3.0 port at speeds up to 5 Gb/s, is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 at speeds up to 480 Mb/s, and is formatted as NTFS so Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 systems will recognize it right out of the box. For Mac users, the drive can be formatted to work with Mac OS.
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WD Portable Overview

Store and take your important information with you while on-the-go using the 1TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD. With a capacity of 1TB, it can be used for additional storage or for backing up your videos, photos, music, documents, and other files. The Elements drive connects to your computer with a USB 3.0 port at speeds up to 5 Gb/s, is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 at speeds up to 480 Mb/s, and is formatted as NTFS so Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 systems will recognize it right out of the box. For Mac users, the drive can be formatted to work with Mac OS.

The Elements drive quickly backs up and retrieves files by utilizing USB 3.0 technology and draws power from a USB bus-powered port on your device, meaning that it requires no other additional external power source. The WD Elements drive is protected by a limited 2-year worldwide warranty and a micro-USB to USB Type-A cable is included.

General Features
USB 3.0 and 2.0 Compatibility
With this single drive, you get compatibility with USB 3.0 and 2.0 devices. For reference, USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 3.2 Gen 1.
Fast Transfer Rates
When connected to a USB 3.0 port, this WD Elements portable hard drive delivers fast data transfer rates.
Improve Computer Performance
When your internal hard drive is almost full, your computer slows down. Don't delete files. Free up space on your internal hard drive by transferring files to your WD Elements and get your computer moving again.
High Capacity, Small Enclosure
The small, lightweight design offers up to 1TB of storage, making WD Elements portable hard drives a viable companion for consumers on the go.
WD Quality
WD knows your data is important to you. So, they build the drive inside to their demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. Then, they protect the drive with a durable enclosure designed for style and protection.
Formatted for Windows
Formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, and 7. It can also be reformatted for Mac
UPC: 718037855448

WD Portable Specs

Key Specs
Host Connection
Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Storage Capacity
1 TB SATA HDD
Read Speed
Maximum: 5 Gb/s
Power Source
USB Bus Power
Storage Capacity
1 TB SATA HDD
Read Speed
Maximum: 5 Gb/s
Write Speed
Maximum: 5 Gb/s
Buffer
No
Default OS Support
macOS, Windows, Requires Formatting Before Use
SSD Specs
SMART Support
No
TRIM Support
No
Reliability / Data Integrity
Encryption
No
External Enclosure
Material
Plastic
Cooling System
No
Environmental Resistance
No
Environmental Protection
No
Electrical
Power Source
USB Bus Power
Environmental
Operating Temperature
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C
Operating Humidity
20 to 80%
Storage Humidity
5 to 90%
General
Certifications
FCC-, CE, BSMI, RCM, VCCI, EAC, KC, UKCA
Dimensions
4.3 x 3.3 x 0.6" / 110.5 x 84.3 x 15 mm
Weight
0.29 lb / 0.13 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.75 x 4.8 x 1.7"

WD Portable Reviews

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Use with iPad?

Use with iPad?
Asked by: Carl
No
Answered by: Shalom
Date published: 2022-06-09

since it is windows formatted, will it not work ...

since it is windows formatted, will it not work for mac? or can it be reformatted?
Asked by: VINEETH
In order to use this for Mac, you would need to reformat it.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2020-04-01

will this work with Mac OS X 10.11.6?

will this work with Mac OS X 10.11.6?
Asked by: Warren
Yes. I ran it on lion
Answered by: Charles
Date published: 2022-02-08

how do you dump photos from a Nikon D500 straight ...

how do you dump photos from a Nikon D500 straight into this? does it need a special cord? and how do you do that process?
Asked by: Steve
The following item is not capable of doing so. Please review one of the following items that will allow you to transfer memory cards in the filed. https://bhpho.to/3QBxjat
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2022-08-09

Will this connect to USB 2.0 port?

Will this connect to USB 2.0 port?
Asked by: Richard
Yes, it is backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
Answered by: Daniel
Date published: 2021-07-12

Is this the thick one or the new one that is ...

Is this the thick one or the new one that is thinner?
Asked by: Zalman
Its not the same as pictures its thinner I got it 2 days ago
Answered by: Zalman
Date published: 2021-12-19

Can this hard drive be partitioned?

Can this hard drive be partitioned?
Asked by: ROB
Yes, it can be partitioned.
Answered by: Sagi
Date published: 2022-10-20

can this be used a plex drive on a Nvidia shield?

can this be used a plex drive on a Nvidia shield?
Asked by: Dennis
Yes, the WD 4TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive BH #WEBU6Y0040BW is compatible with the NVIDIA Shield.
Answered by: Miguel
Date published: 2021-04-12
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