Hard Drive | 2 TB Mechanical Hard Disk |
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Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
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WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN
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Price | $79.50 | |
AmazonGlobal Shipping | $9.80 | |
Estimated Import Fees Deposit | $0.00 | |
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Total | $89.30 |
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Digital Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 2.0/3.0 |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Brand | Western Digital |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Gaming Console |
Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
About this item
- High capacity in a small enclosure – The small, lightweight design offers up to 6TB* capacity, making WD Elements portable hard drives the ideal companion for consumers on the go.
- Plug-and-play expandability
- Vast capacities up to 6TB[1] to store your photos, videos, music, important documents and more
- SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)

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storage capacity | 2 TB | 2 TB | 2 TB | 2 TB | 2 TB |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb3.0, usb2.0 | usb | usb | usb3.2 gen 2 |
compatible devices | Desktop, Laptop, Gaming Console | Desktop | Laptop, Desktop | Desktop, Gaming Console, Laptop, Tablet, Television | Laptop, Desktop, Tablet |
form factor | 3.5-inch | Portable | Portable | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch |
write speed | 1 | 103 megabits per second | — | 400 megabytes per second | 1000 megabits per second |
From the manufacturer


Plug-and-play portable storage.
Connect this portable drive to your PC for an instant storage upgrade. WD Elements is the ideal companion for taking important files with you on the go.
- Available in capacities up to 6TB
- SuperSpeed USB-A cable for transfers up to 5Gbps
- 2-year limited warranty
- Comes formatted for Windows 10, 8.1, and 7.1. Compatible with Mac and other operating systems after reformatting

What's Included
Along with the portable hard drive, you get a quick install guide and a SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5Gbps) to effortlessly connect your device and transport your files.

Big capacity in a small device
Available in capacities up to 6TB, take your photos, videos, music and other files wherever you go.

Improve PC performance
Get your computer moving again by transferring files to your WD Elements drive.

USB 3.0/2.0 compatible
With USB 3.0 connectivity, transfer files to and from your WD Elements portable drive with ease.

Easy setup with fast rates
Simply connect the WD Elements Portable to your device with the included cable to start transferring your files.
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4.6 out of 5 stars 328,787
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4.4 out of 5 stars 13,118
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Price
| $169.07$169.07 | $449.99$449.99 | $469.99$469.99 | $171.97$171.97 | $189.99$189.99 |
Capacity Up To
| 6TB | 22TB | 22TB | 6TB | 6TB |
Backup Software
| ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Great for
| Plug-and-play storage | Plug-and-play storage | Secure back up | Secure back up | Secure back up |
Interface
| SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | USB-C and USB 3.1 compatible |
Compatibility
| Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat |
Hardware Encryption
| ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Password Protection
| ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Will this drive [Elements Portable] work with my Xbox or PS4? What about my Mac or PC?
Yes, however, it’s best suited for PC or Mac. For the best gaming experience, we recommend the WD_BLACK P10, which is designed for optimal compatibility with Xbox/PS5/PS4.
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I'm not computer savvy, is the set-up easy?
Setup is simple! Plug the drive into a USB Type-A 3.0 or 2.0 port using the included USB Type-A cable and open your device’s file manager, such as File Explorer or Finder.
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Do you need a battery for the drive to work?
The drive is powered by your PC. There is no battery or battery replacement to worry about.
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What needs to be done to format this device for mac?
To easily reformat to Mac, plug in the drive, open your Mac’s Disk Utility application, and follow the steps from there. Please note, this will erase any data on the drive.
Product information
Technical Details
Brand | Western Digital |
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Series | Elements Desktop |
Item model number | WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | PC; Mac |
Item Weight | 4.6 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 4.35 x 3.23 x 0.59 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.35 x 3.23 x 0.59 inches |
Color | Black |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Flash Memory Size | 2 |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 2.0/3.0 |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 5400 |
Power Source | Bus Powered |
Manufacturer | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
ASIN | B06W55K9N6 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 27, 2017 |
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Product Description
Western Digital 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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Customers find the external hard drive works well with PS4 and appreciate its large storage capacity. The drive is easy to set up and use, incredibly fast, and customers consider it good value for money. They like its compact size, with one customer noting it freed up a lot of space. While some customers say it runs strong, others report it failing within a year.
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Customers find that the external hard drive works well, particularly with PS4 consoles, and report no issues with its performance.
"Works great its a 16 tb external hard drive" Read more
"Looking for a large storage device to hold all of my media this works great...." Read more
"Lasted 3 years and stopped working, have a Stargate for more than 8 years and it's still functioning" Read more
"Works well and is small enough to Velcro behind my desk out of the way." Read more
Customers appreciate the hard drive's large storage capacity and reliability, with one customer noting its fast performance.
"Great storage and versatile moving from Mac to PC. The only problem is moving through pics on the Mac...." Read more
"Pros: * Excellent value * Lots of storage * WD reliability, 3yr warranty Cons: * Not particularly fast *..." Read more
"...Downloads were easy and very fast with lots of storage for me (16TB)." Read more
"...It has plenty of storage, seems like it is good quality. Small eanough it goes un-noticed, good design. Works great as a backup...." Read more
Customers find the external hard drive easy to set up and use, noting it's simple to plug in and connect.
"...Highly recommend Western Digital 8TB Elements Desktop because easy to use, reliable, fast transfer of data, and provides peace of mind." Read more
"...Easy to use. Huge storage and was a reliable companion during their studies." Read more
"...not very portable; home use only. The connectivity is wonderful; plug and play with each unit pre-formatted...." Read more
"Plug and play and then drag and drop files to it. Couldn’t be easier. I have a Mac, so it had to be reformatted to work with my computer...." Read more
Customers find the external hard drive to be a great unit that is very useful.
"Great product" Read more
"...Good product but remains to be seen how long it lasts." Read more
"Overall it is a good product, but the specifications are not accurate. It's absolute max read/write speed is 100 MBPS...." Read more
"...Thank you, it is a great product." Read more
Customers find the external hard drive offers good value for money, describing it as a great investment.
"...Lots of storage room at a good price." Read more
"Great external hard drive at a great price. Very happy to have everything backed up here and easily accessible...." Read more
"Works fine, easy plug and go. Great price to back up your work" Read more
"Good price for a good quality and speed. Is a HDD the speed is not super fast but the transfer speed is good. I like it!" Read more
Customers praise the external hard drive's speed, describing it as incredibly fast with great transfer performance.
"Excellent! Reliable, fast, no glitches. Best brand ever." Read more
"Quiet. Fast. I was worried about the flashing LED while the system was off, but it seems to have outgrown that...." Read more
"...Freezing. Unrecognizable by WD Software (day one problem). Slow. Crashes Explorer.exe a lot. Crashes everything a lot...." Read more
"...Transferring everything over (mostly my music) was quick and easy without problems. This new drive has plenty of room for additional files...." Read more
Customers appreciate the hard drive's compact size and portability, describing it as slim and portable storage.
"...Huge storage for the price, powered through USB only, NTFS formatted, small. Cons: None discovered yet...." Read more
"...Durability is amazing a d it's so small and compact!" Read more
"...Small, sleek, pretty straight forward to install for anyone who can use a smart phone. They seem to go on sale often." Read more
"...The WD 8TB is portable and is incredibly fast, taking 1hr 30min to back up my computer...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the hard drive's reliability, with some finding it well-made and running strong, while others report it being completely unreliable and failing within less than a year.
"Unreliable. Lost a massive amount of data." Read more
"...recommend Western Digital 8TB Elements Desktop because easy to use, reliable, fast transfer of data, and provides peace of mind." Read more
"...this for his xbox and works like a charm i guess this one was just defective..." Read more
"Excellent! Reliable, fast, no glitches. Best brand ever." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025Style: DesktopCapacity: 8TBVerified PurchaseWestern Digital 8TB Elements Desktop is a great external hard drive. Purchased WD 8TB Elements to backup my computer system. When I received the product, it was easy to install by following on screen instructions, it came with WD software to begin transferring my data immediately. Instead, I chose WD Acronis True Image software, which offers the ability to: Back up operating systems, applications, settings and individual files on Windows and macOS. Everything worked well together and there was no data loss on my windows 10 backup. The WD elements drive sits on my desktop and acts as add-on-storage to my computer. The WD 8TB is portable and is incredibly fast, taking 1hr 30min to back up my computer. WD 8TB Desktop External Hard Disk Drive-3.5 Inch, USB 3.0 with Automatic Backup, 256 Bit AES Hardware Encryption, Password Protection, Compatible with Windows & Mac, Portable HDD. Highly recommend Western Digital 8TB Elements Desktop because easy to use, reliable, fast transfer of data, and provides peace of mind.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2025Style: PortableCapacity: 1.5TBVerified PurchaseWorked perfectly right out of the box! I've been using this exact brand for over a decade and have another 1TB drive that still works flawlessly to this day. Couldn't be easier to use, would definitely recommend it to anyone in need of extra storage space or a way to transfer files.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020Style: PortableCapacity: 5TBVerified PurchaseFirst order of business: I ordered this drive (WD Elements 5tb) and received it in about 18 hours. I checked the shipping label, and it is their proprietary delivery service. USPS, take note.
The box it came in was pretty regular, no fancy presentation. Which is fine. I don't like paying for felt lining.
It has one port on the back, and comes with a USB cable. I plugged it into my laptop and checked it out.
Drive capacity actually reads 4.54 Tb. Which isn't unusual for larger volumes. It came formatted as NTFS. Which is great, because FAT32 has a file size limit of 4gb.
Next test: I plugged it into a 3.0 Anker USB Data Hub. The drive revved up, then started clicking. I recognized those clicks as motor failures from a power drop, so the USB hub is not going to do it. This beast of a portable drive needs a main-line. It can be used in USB 3.0 or 2.0 But I highly encourage 3 for faster speeds. Especially with a volume this size (You are buying it for a reason, right?)
Next test: A phone mount. Similar to a Samsung Dex setup, the device I used is a Baseus USB C mount. It connects my Note10+ phone to HDMI, and...for this test...a USB 3.0 port. I wasn't sure if it would work, because the hub charges the phone, and would have to "lend" some power to the 3.0 port to power the drive. It worked. I plugged it in, and my exFAT/NTFS app fired right up. It recognized the drive, mounted it, and was ready to go. For the technical folks out there, this was by powering the phone dock with a samsung travel adapter that came with my phone. It has a variable output, but can pack a whopping 11v-2.25a (24 watts) at its highest. This 24 watts was enough to fast charge my phone, AND have the drive running.
Final test: Directly into the note10+. I used a USB C - USB A adapter that came with my phone and connected them together. It worked. My phone was powering the darn thing.
So there we have it. This little pocket sized drive (seriously, my wallet is larger) can be plugged into 3.0, 2.0 or directly into my phone. It came formatted NTFS, just the way I prefer.
Description: I purchased a black one. As I said, it is wallet-sized. It has one port for the cable, and a small status light. The light appears to stay a solid color for both standby and active. A power failure results in a blinking status light. When the drive is spinning, you can feel a humming purr, barely audible. The casing is plastic, but solid and sleek looking. It has four non-slip dots on the bottom.
Pros: Huge storage for the price, powered through USB only, NTFS formatted, small.
Cons: None discovered yet.
Recommended Uses: This would be a perfect drive for home network storage, office/school/home work. It would also be ideal for gaming consoles even as modern as the XBox One X. Or a handy volume for torrents. Or a handy volume for backing up a system or family photos.
Possible Uses: It runs on 3.0. While Pro Gamers might chuckle at the idea, it could be used as a Steam Library. Initial load times might be slower than a built in solid state drive, sure. But so what? This is 5Tb. Portable. For under 120. It could also be used for beginner-level production. Again, it is slower than a dedicated solid state drive, of course. But for a new youtuber, or designer, or developer...this can store a lot of content.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2025Style: PortableCapacity: 2TBVerified PurchaseI've been using this drive for quite a while. And, although I do not use it all the time, I do use it to backup photos and documents, maybe four times a year. It works well for me, but it is a little slower than my SSD drive. Still, it's sturdy.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2025Style: PortableCapacity: 2TBVerified PurchaseA solid USB hard drive. Easy to use as plug and play without drivers, can handle what I throw at it with ease, and keeps my data safe when I need to carry it with me when I travel. Haven't dropped it or anything that would test the durability of it, but as long as you make sure to take good care of it, it should last a long while. One thing that does irk me about it is that it still uses USB Micro B 3.0. If they switched it to a Type C connector already, then I can finally put away the USB Micro B 3.0 cables into the storage bin until I inevitably need it again for a niche reason. Other than that and overall, solid drive for holding your data at a decent price point.
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- Dr S P VermaReviewed in India on March 30, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars For seller and for Amazon.....*****(5/5 stars)
Style: PortableCapacity: 4TBVerified PurchaseFrom a good seller....
Excellent performance....
*****(5 stars for Amazon)...?
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バンビReviewed in Japan on November 11, 2019
4.0 out of 5 stars いいですよ!
Style: DesktopCapacity: 8TBVerified Purchaseアンケートで耐久性について設問がありましたが、買ったばかりでわかるはずないとおもうのですが。
8TBでは良い製品だと思います。
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CHRISTIANReviewed in Brazil on July 9, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars o hdd é muito bom!
Style: DesktopCapacity: 20TBVerified Purchaseo hdd é muito bom, silencioso e rápido
- Mark AfterDarkReviewed in Australia on December 27, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Value and Performance
Style: PortableCapacity: 4TBVerified PurchaseI recently purchased the WD 4TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 High Capacity Hard Drive and I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. The drive is compact and easy to use - just plug it into my computer's USB port and I'm good to go. The 4TB of storage is more than enough for my needs, and the transfer speeds are reasonable for a standard 5400rpm HDD..
One thing that initially concerned me was the drive's tendency to get hot during use. However, I have used it extensively over the past few weeks and have not experienced any issues with overheating.
In terms of value, I believe the WD 4TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 High Capacity Hard Drive offers excellent value for the price and the high capacity and decent transfer speeds make it well worth the investment. If you need a lot of storage on the go and are looking for a reliable and high-performance option, I highly recommend the WD 4TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 High Capacity Hard Drive.
- Eveline van MeerReviewed in Germany on April 14, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Great equipment
Style: DesktopCapacity: 6TBVerified PurchaseFunctions super!