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product_id: 165698052
title: "WD 5TB Elements portable external hard drive, USB 3.0 interface, portable external storage, Plug-and-Play, SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1, Formatted for PC and Mac, Black"
brand: "wd"
price: "€ 284.38"
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# USB 3.2 Gen 1 SuperSpeed 5TB massive storage Sleek compact black design WD 5TB Elements portable external hard drive, USB 3.0 interface, portable external storage, Plug-and-Play, SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1, Formatted for PC and Mac, Black

**Brand:** wd
**Price:** € 284.38
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Store More, Move Faster, Stress Less.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WD 5TB Elements portable external hard drive, USB 3.0 interface, portable external storage, Plug-and-Play, SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1, Formatted for PC and Mac, Black by wd
- **How much does it cost?** € 284.38 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/165698052-wd-5tb-elements-portable-external-hard-drive-usb-3-0)

## Best For

- wd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 5TB Storage:** Carry your entire digital life effortlessly.
- • **Cross-Platform Ready:** Pre-formatted for PC, easily reformats for Mac.
- • **Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** Instant setup—no tech headaches, just go.
- • **Ultra-Portable & Durable:** Lightweight, shock-resistant design for on-the-go pros.
- • **Blazing Fast USB 3.2 Gen 1:** Transfer HD movies in seconds, not minutes.

## Overview

The WD Elements 5TB portable external hard drive combines massive storage capacity with USB 3.2 Gen 1 SuperSpeed transfer rates in a sleek, lightweight design. Plug-and-play ready for Windows and easily reformattable for Mac, it offers reliable, shock-resistant portability to keep your essential files safe and accessible wherever your professional life takes you.

## Description

From the manufacturer Plug-and-play portable storage Quickly connect this portable drive to instantly add storage to your PC. WD Elements is an ideal companion for taking important files with you on the go. Up to 6TB capacity Extra storage for your photos, videos, music and files USB 3.0 connectivity for super-fast transfer speeds Big capacity in a small device With up to 6TB in a lightweight design, you can take your photos, videos, music and other files wherever you go. Improve PC performance Free up space on your slow-moving PC by transferring files to your WD Elements drive, and get your PC moving again. USB 3.0/2.0 compatible With USB 3.0 connectivity, you get maximum performance when transferring your files to and from WD Elements portable drive.

Review: “WD Elements: Because your files deserve a safe home.” - Quietly Does Its Job Like a Digital Hero This WD 2TB Elements hard drive is not flashy. It doesn’t light up, beep, or demand attention. It simply shows up, holds all your stuff, and asks for nothing in return—and honestly, that’s the kind of energy I need in my life. Setup was plug-and-play easy. I plugged it in, my computer immediately recognized it, and suddenly all my photos, videos, work files, and “I’ll organize this later” folders had a safe place to live. Transfer speeds over USB 3.0 are fast, it runs quietly, and it’s small enough to toss into a bag without feeling like I’m carrying a brick. It’s been reliable, stays cool, and hasn’t given me a single scare—which is exactly what you want from something holding 2TB of your digital existence. No drama. No nonsense. Just storage doing storage things very well. If you need extra space and peace of mind, this drive delivers.
Review: Good price and Reliable - Nice little HDD small size and fast enough for my picture collection This is the second one that I have

## Features

- The WD Elements external hard drive with USB 3.0 offers a high storage capacity of up to 5 TB and high transfer rates. The case is lightweight and compact, ideal for carrying on the go.
- With the external hard drive, you can transfer an HD film in full length. The WD Elements works seamlessly with the latest USB 3.0 devices and is compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
- Increase the performance of your PC. You no longer need to run files to get your PC back on the go. Transfer your files easily to the external hard drive 5TB.
- The stylish case use of the HDD hard drive is not only lightweight and compact, but also provides re protection and shock resistance. Pre-formatted for Windows and reformattable for macOS.
- Box contents: WD Elements Portable External Hard Drive 5 TB Black, USB Cable, Quick Installation Guide

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07X41PWTY |
| Best Sellers Rank | 404 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 7 in External Hard Drives |
| Box Contents | Portable hard drive, Quick Start Guide, USB 3.0 cable |
| Brand | WD |
| Brand Name | WD |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 5 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Formatted NTFS for Windows 10+. Reformatting may be required for other operating systems. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system. |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 283,489 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1 Megabytes Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 5 TB |
| Digital storage capacity | 5 TB |
| Enclosure Material | plastic |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Hard disk form factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard disk interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 5 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 11.1L x 8.2W x 2.1Th centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Portable External Hard Drive |
| Item Weight | 236 g |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital |
| Media Speed | 125 MB/s |
| Model Name | WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN |
| Model Number | WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN |
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Features | Portable |
| Product Warranty | 2 year manufacturer |
| Read Speed | 50 Megabytes Per Second |
| Special feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business, Multimedia, Personal |
| UPC | 718037871899 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** WD
- **Colour:** Black
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Digital storage capacity:** 5 TB
- **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** USB 3.0
- **Installation type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special feature:** Portable

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the warranty period ?**
A: Optional 2 year warranty for extra cost - if you put it in your shopping basket Amazon brings up a dialog box offering it, when I did it today the extra warranty was £57 something. Statutory warranty under the UK's Consumer Rights Act 2015: By law, goods are faulty if they're not of Satisfactory quality As Described Fit for purpose And last a Reasonable length of Time. This is true even if you buy items during a sale or with discount vouchers. You also have the right to return it for a full refund (but maybe less p&p) whether it's faulty or not under your 'automatic right to reject' within 30 days - do it by Amazon's self-service method (access via your account page, next to the order for the goods) or do LiveChat with Amazon.

**Q: Would this work on playstation 5  for ps4 games to be stored?**
A: Works perfectly fine on PS5 I've been using one on mine for months

**Q: would this work on an I Mac for downloading mainly movies and songs also photos .and would I be able to replay these items on my smart samsung tv ?**
A: Hi, This will only work with your Mac if you format to you MAC (Journaled) or buy a third party NTFS compatible software

**Q: Does this item have a still valid warranty? if so, how long? with wd or with whom? does it begin from the time i purchase the item or earlier?**
A: Regardless of the manufacturer's voluntary warranty they can't limit you to a fixed period - any manufacturer warranty is IN ADDITION to your legal rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 whereby, according to the Consumer Association which publishes 'Which?', goods are faulty if they're not of Satisfactory quality As Described Fit for purpose And last a Reasonable length of Time (aide memoire acronym SADFART). This applies even if you buy items during a sale or with discount vouchers. It's a bit more complicated: you are entitled to a full refund whether an item is faulty or not (and you don't have to return the packaging but if an item's not faulty it's expected/civil to do so) "due to what’s called your ‘short-term right to reject’. After that, only expect an exchange, repair or part-refund. Within 6 months: The shop must prove the item wasn't faulty when the transaction took place. After that, you must prove it was." (says the Consumer Association). The ultimate cut-off is 6 years as that's the limitation period for taking items to court - google this for the details. Under distance-selling regulations, customers are entitled to a full refund – including the basic delivery charge – as per the quoted regulations*, provided they cancel the order within 14 days. Amazon's voluntarily extended the "automatic right to reject" to 30 days, and this year their cut-off is 31.1.22 for many items; note that the timing of the delivery is immaterial, and that the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 state that delivery charges should be refunded. It sounds complicated but maybe Copy & Paste this info, verify it at the Consumers Association website, and keep it for future reference. Otherwise it's amazing how consumers are confused (possibly with encouragement from ignorant or unscrupulous sellers) into thinking that the warranty is 30 days online and 1 year's manufacturer's guarantee - the law doesn't limit the warranty to anything like as short as that!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “WD Elements: Because your files deserve a safe home.”
*by M***Y on 29 January 2026*

Quietly Does Its Job Like a Digital Hero This WD 2TB Elements hard drive is not flashy. It doesn’t light up, beep, or demand attention. It simply shows up, holds all your stuff, and asks for nothing in return—and honestly, that’s the kind of energy I need in my life. Setup was plug-and-play easy. I plugged it in, my computer immediately recognized it, and suddenly all my photos, videos, work files, and “I’ll organize this later” folders had a safe place to live. Transfer speeds over USB 3.0 are fast, it runs quietly, and it’s small enough to toss into a bag without feeling like I’m carrying a brick. It’s been reliable, stays cool, and hasn’t given me a single scare—which is exactly what you want from something holding 2TB of your digital existence. No drama. No nonsense. Just storage doing storage things very well. If you need extra space and peace of mind, this drive delivers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good price and Reliable
*by R***T on 15 December 2025*

Nice little HDD small size and fast enough for my picture collection This is the second one that I have

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Working Very Well Playing PS4 Games On My PS5
*by M***S on 27 January 2022*

Very compact and easy to use at a very competitive price for 2TB. I bought this specifically to take my PS4 games off the internal PS5 SSD but I didn't want to get a 'game drive' specific one as I would have more freedom if I wanted to partition it and backup some PC files as well. The setup couldn't have been easier, I took it out of the box, plugged it in and the PS5 recognised it instantly. I had to format the drive before I could use it which I thought might take a few minutes at most but only took 5 seconds, then I selected around 360GB of PS4 games/apps and started the transfer. After the format I had 1.8TB free which is more than enough and with all drives they need space for their base operating software which is usually a small fraction off the stated capacity, a lot of people clearly don't understand this from some of the reviews complaining they got less capacity than they purchased -_- The transfer was speed really good for a physical drive, better than I was expecting, it took just over an hour for it to finish moving the whole 350+GB to the external drive. My PS5 told me once that the drive wasn't removed properly after powering on after being in rest mode, I didn't remove the drive at all so I'm not sure why it said that. This error message has only come up once and happened the first time the console had been in rest mode with the new drive connected. The console has been in rest mode and turned off multiple times after this message and hasn't given me the error since so it may just be a one time thing. I'll update this review if I come across any issues. Loading PS4 games from the External as opposed to launching them from the internal SSD was a little bit slower. All times below were timed from the point of clicking resume on my game file to actually getting into the game. - Resident Evil 7 took 77sec to load which I'd played the day before on the PS5 SSD which probably took under 30 seconds. In-game the performance was perfect, no frame drop, no noticeable delay on textures rendering in. - Horizon Zero Dawn took 30-40sec which was actually quicker than RE7 despite being a huge open world game, the in-game performance was perfect too even with the 60FPS patch. - God of War took 29 seconds to load into the game. - Batman Arkham Knight took just 32 seconds to load my save and get into the game. - Mortal Shell took just 20 seconds to load into the game. - Call of Duty Modern Warfare took 56 seconds to load into the game from chapter selection.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*