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WD 4TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

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WD 4TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
Key Features
  • 4TB 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 4TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD. With a capacity of 4TB, 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 4TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD. With a capacity of 4TB, 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 4TB 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: 718037855981

WD Portable Specs

Host ConnectionUSB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Inputs/Outputs1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1)
Storage CapacityTotal: 4 TB SATA HDD
Pre-FormatNTFS
External Enclosure
Environmental ResistanceNone
Electrical
Power SourceUSB Bus Power
Environmental
Operating Temperature41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C
Storage Temperature-4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C
General
Dimensions4.4 x 3.2 x 0.8" / 111.8 x 81.3 x 20.8 mm
Weight0.52 lb / 0.24 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight0.7 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6 x 5 x 2"

WD Portable Reviews

bought for a friend

By Chancellor
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-06

great little drives, bout this one for a friend to back up his audio files, I also have a 5tb version I use in my trunk all around great dives, would , have and still recommend these drives and brand

BEWARE - TWO in a row died after light use

By Darren
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-09

This is my second Western Digital to die after light use. REPRO STEPS: - Back up iPhotos for the first time to a new WD disk - Try to use the disk again RESULT - Disk makes clicking sound of death and Disk Utility says the disk cannot be repaired

A MIGHTY MITE.

By Gerald
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-06

Small, compact and powerful. If you are using Mac, you'll have to reformat, but that's no big deal. So far it works perfectly and it arrived on time and in good shape as is usual with B&H.

Its works fast and easy

By Sherry
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-24

I do photos and wanted a place to store my raw shots. It works well. I don't use the program that comes in it, just use it like a stick.

0 Stars

By Barbara
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-13

This HD held photos i'd been working on. Many were also on another hd, but not all, when the drive went into failure. i was able to download a bit of the 3.5T as it was dying (which came on suddenly), but most is lost. I sent it in to a data recovery specialist, but they were only able to get less than 1/4 of the material, so I opted not to spend the $$$ to get a fraction of my material, which they warned, may have also been corrupt. I'm still trying to figure out if there is a way to recover the drive's contents, months later. This drive had minimal use; this is unacceptable. Now I'm leary to use my other 2 WD HD's, and am not sure what to use for reliable photo storage.

WD 5TB Excellent

By Alan J
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-30

Easy to connect and use. Perfect for my video and photo backup copies.

Excellent products and perfect service

By Alexander
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-23

I always rely on B&H Photo for any of my media projects.

Nothing Fancy, it just works.

By Nathaniel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-17

A nice small portable hard drive. Price was great for 4TB and I just need the drive for simple backups before putting on a NAS. I've had good luck with WD drives in the past so here's hoping that this one will last as well.

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