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WD 6TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

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WD 6TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
Key Features
  • 6TB 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 6TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD. With a capacity of 6TB, 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 6TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from WD. With a capacity of 6TB, 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 6TB 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: 718037904313

WD Elements Portable Specs

Key Specs
Total Capacity
6 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
Total Capacity
6 TB
Drive Type
Unspecified HDD
Performance
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
4.4 x 3.2 x 0.9" / 111.8 x 81.3 x 23.7 mm
Weight
0.51 lb / 0.23 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.715 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.7 x 5.3 x 1.7"

WD Elements Portable Reviews

Great for Backups

By Craig
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-08-15

I have used multiple NAS drive enclosures in the past. Many have failed, making me restore my backup from the cloud. I have used an older version of this drive for my work backups. Figured out that drive is 13 years old and still going strong. I decided to move my personal photo backups to these drives and the cloud. They are not the fastest drives compared to SSD, but they are darn good compared to other HDD and faster than the NAS. The only thing that WD needs to do is start using a USB-C cable. I have purchased this drive before, and will continue to get more as needed.

Nice little drive

By M Alexander
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-08

I needed a physical disc (not SSD) for more reliable longer term backups. This drive is very nice sized, works as expected. the data rates are a bit slow, but hey.. its not SSD for a reason.

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Is this a CMR drive?

Is this a CMR drive?
Asked by: Edward
The manufacturer doesn't state specifically whether or not the WD 6TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is a CMR drive, but it's highly likely that it is as most HDD drives these days are.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-08-04

Can this drive work with a Mac and a PC - at the s

Can this drive work with a Mac and a PC - at the same time. In otherwords, can files be read by MAC and PC - backing up two different OS's?
Asked by: stephen
The WD 6TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive comes out-of-the-box preformatted just for Windows compatibility, but it can be reformatted to exFAT for Mac and Windows compatibility. However, note that exFAT has a higher risk of data corruption and is only recommended for transporting data between devices, not for long-term data backups. Also note that the drive can only be connected to a single host system at a time, so while formatting the drive in exFAT will allow it to be used with Macs and PCs, it cannot be connected to multiple computers simultaneously.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2026-06-25

how long is the included cable?

how long is the included cable?
Asked by: Edward
Information on the length of the cable included with the WD 5TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive has not been provided by the manufacturer.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2024-03-25

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

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 M
Date published: 2021-04-12

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

What is the difference between a 5TB Elements ...

What is the difference between a 5TB Elements drive and a 5TB Passport drive?
Asked by: Edward
ELEMENTS DOES NOT HAVE HARDWARE PASSWORD ENCRYPTION. PASSPORT = ONBOARD HARDWARE PASSWORD ENCRYPTION+ WD UTLIITIES 1 QUICK TEST HARD WARE FAILURE 2 LONG TEST HARD DRIVE FAILE TEST.
Answered by: jason
Date published: 2026-07-03
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