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WD 2TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

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WD 2TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
Key Features
  • 2TB 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 2TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD. With a capacity of 2TB, 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 Elements Portable Overview

Store and take your important information with you while on-the-go using the 2TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD. With a capacity of 2TB, 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-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 2TB 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: 718037855363

WD Elements Portable Specs

Key Specs
Total Installed Storage
2 TB
Drive Type
Unspecified HDD 
Default OS Support
Windows
*Alternate OS Support via Re-Format
System Connection
Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Drive Type
Unspecified HDD 
Read Speed
Maximum: 5 Gb/s
Write Speed
Maximum: 5 Gb/s
Default OS Support
Windows
*Alternate OS Support via Re-Format
Encryption Support
No
External Enclosure
System Connection
Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Security Features
No
Material
Plastic
Fan Cooled
No
Impact Resistance
No
Environmental Resistance
No
Electrical
Power Source
Bus Powered
General
Operating Conditions
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C 
Storage Conditions
-4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C 
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 1.65"

WD Elements Portable Reviews

Good Cheap Drive

By Arthur
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-06-01

Great your backups

Does what it says on the tin

By Bathsheba
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-04-21

Perfectly good backup drives, have 4 no trouble. I put colored rubber socks on them, that I get on ebay, so I can tell them apart and to maybe give a little protection.

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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 C
Date published: 2022-10-20

How can I find out more about the backup and ...

How can I find out more about the backup and restore software?
Asked by: Kevin
The Western digital elements line does not come with backup software.
Answered by: jaime
Date published: 2020-06-30

I have a Dell laptop that only has micro USB ...

I have a Dell laptop that only has micro USB ports. Can I use this product with this machine?
Asked by: George
This item connects to most laptops, however a model number would be required to ensure compatibility.
Answered by: Darius
Date published: 2021-02-04

Can you transfer photos saved from a pc on this ...

Can you transfer photos saved from a pc on this drive to a Mac?
Asked by: Kathleen
Yes.. You can Do a Google search for the appropriate steps
Answered by: carlton
Date published: 2022-12-17

can I use this to store and play movies on my ...

can I use this to store and play movies on my computer, or is it just for backups?
Asked by: Arlis
Yes I use it with my iMac as the iTunes folder for my 5500 songs, 600 movies and 750 tv shows and I use another one to backup everything.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-06-30

Can this connect to the iPad Pro 2018 version?

Can this connect to the iPad Pro 2018 version?
Asked by: Lindsay Gloriana
If you have IOS 13 or later and the following adapter, you would be able to. https://bhpho.to/2NSDLhX
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2021-02-22

Is this hard drive HDD or SSD?

Is this hard drive HDD or SSD?
Asked by: Sumer
hdd. I haven't seen portable ssd drives advertised yet
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-09-13
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