This is a great hard drive. I previously had a 1 TB hard drive of WD and that worked really fine. That is why I decided to go for a 2TB hard drive of WD. Though, Seagate hard drives are much better than WD because they are thinner and they sustain for a long time like WD. I purchased it @Rs. 5599. Pros- 1. WD is a very reliable name in the field of hard drives. So it is reliable. 2. 2-year warranty. 3. small in size. 4. Reading speed is amazing. I got around 150 MBps/ 1.2 Mbps while reading. (Data was a movie and USB port was USB 3.0) 5. Writing speed is also great. I got around 55 MBps/ 440 Mbps while writing on the hard drive. (Data was a movie and USB port was USB 3.0) 6. The speed of reading and writing on USB 2.0 ports is also great. 7. USB 3.0 cable is already included in the package. So you don't need to purchase a USB 3.0 cable separately. 8. The length of the cable is enough for normal usage. 9. The product is original. So you can get is registered on WD website. You will also get your warranty from there. 10. Cheaper than Seagate models. (in general) Cons- 1. If you are in need of a long USB 3.0 cable then you will be disappointed. The length of the cable is just enough for normal usage. 2. The hard drive is somewhat thick. You will get a Seagate hard drive of the same capacity to be slimmer. Final comment- If the price is not a big issue for you and you want a slimmer hard drive then go for Seagate hard drive. Else this is certainly one of the best choices. Read more

My laptop was running out of space between work/games/school/etc, and I needed a big hard drive to keep all of my movies/shows/videos, and to be able to move/transfer/play them from somewhere else easily. This has worked perfectly for that so far. It's no flash drive, but it's portable enough to be able to put in a backpack and take wherever I need. Plug+play, and haven't really noticed any lag in the folders like I have with other WD Elements HDD's I've bought before, and it's been a year since I bought this. 3.5/4.5 TB used so far without issues, doesn't even make much noise/heat up a ton like others. If you need to hoard a bunch of data or have a lot of shows/movies you want all on one big drive, then this is a great option. Simple and effective, relatively cheap too. Would definitely recommend! Read more

I got it, plugged it in to my (2.0) USB, and just used it. It showed up instantly on my comp like I'd always had it. It's completely silent, small, very well built from what I can tell, and retrieves my movies or songs instantly. I can't think of anything that could be improved or that I would change. Just what I expect and have always received from Western Digital. Read more

Utilisateur, depuis plusieurs décennies, d’informatique et par voie de conséquence de disques durs ; dans cette catégorie, je considère les WD comme le top des disques « classiques » à plateaux. Leur fiabilité et leur durée de vie sont parmi les meilleures du marché ( je n’ai jamais eu un disque dur WD crashé !). Cette version « Elements » est compacte, légère et silencieuse, et ne nécessite pas, comme les gros disques 3.5 pouces, d’alimentation externe. Commandé et reçu très vite (Bravo et merci Amazon pour le service). L’emballage du disque est parfaitement d’origine, scellé et protégé, accompagné d’une notice et du câble USB 3. Ce type , micro B, étant surtout utilisé avec ce type de disque dur, je recommande de le laisser connecté en permanence au disque, ce qui évitera de l’endommager. Sitôt reçu, testé : Déjà formaté en NTFS Windows, il y a juste à le brancher. Attention, si destiné au MAC, il faudra le formater par le MAC avec l’utilitaire disque si on ne l’utilise qu’avec un MAC. Si destiné à être utilisé à la fois sur PC et sur MAC, il faudra un logiciel de « conversion NTFS » sur le MAC (comme Paragon ou Tuxera) et le laisser en NTFS (c’est ce que je fais). Les tests : vérification état du disque avec outil Windows, du SMART avec AIDA, et des vitesses avec CrystalDiskInfo. Tous les tests sont OK, on voit que le disque n’a été allumé que 2 fois, ce qui prouve le contrôle des disques après fabrication (NB : made in Thailand et non China !). Pour la vitesse en USB3, les valeurs sont de 120 MB/s, ce qui est très correct. J’ai sauvegardé 580 Go de photos en 3 heures, en silence total et sans échauffement important. Je voudrais ici, apporter quelques informations complémentaires, contre-vérités destinées à certains utilisateurs insatisfaits, notamment concernant les capacités de ces disques. J’ai vraiment l’impression que certains « découvrent » les disques durs externes ! Il ne s’agit en aucune façon de tromperies, mensonges ou arnaques. Il faut simplement savoir qu’il s’agit d’une différence de langage et de mathématiques ! Tous les fabricants de disques ( classiques, SSD, clés USB…) comptent la capacité en DECIMAL ( Base 10 ). Un Téraoctet (To) est l’équivalent de 1 000 000 000 000 octets. Les programmes, comme les système d’exploitation, cas de WINDOWS, utilisent les système de numérotation binaire ( Base 2) . Dans ce système, 1 To est équivalent à 1 099 511 627 776 octets. En fait, les 2 équivalent à la même capacité réelle. C’est comme si on mesurait une distance en Km et en Miles : les valeurs sont différentes, mais la distance réelle est la même. Pour les usagers MAC, les valeurs sont bien indiquées en décimal, Base 10, ce qui fait que la capacité donnée par le fabricant se retrouve réellement sur le MAC. C’est surtout Windows qui aurait dû modifier son « Go » dans l’unité standardisée en 1998 : le Kilo Binaire. Exemple : Un Gibioctet (Gio) = 1 073 741 824 octets Un Tébioctet (Tio) = 1 099 511 627 776 octets Si cela avait été modifié en Gio et Tio, il n’y aurait plus d’interrogation et de doute. En fait, si on regarde dans les « Propriétés » des disques la valeur en octets est donnée et correspond bien à la capacité du disque. Pour confirmer ceci, par exemple un fichier de 25 Mo sur MAC, devient 23,4 Mo sous windows. Autres bizarreries dans les commentaires : Une dizaine de films enregistrés, remplissent complètement un disque de 5 To. Cela semble impossible, car si on prend les plus gros films en 4K UltraHD+ BluRay, ils font au maxi 90 Go. Soit environ 1 To la dizaine !! on est loin de la saturation. Egalement, quand je lis « impossible de formater en FAT32 un disque de 4 To…… bien sûr que cela n’est pas possible , ce système est limité dèjà à moins de 4 Go pour les fichiers. Il faut être en NTFS ou en ExFAT, qui n’ont pas les mêmes limites. Je fais généralement peu de commentaires sur ce que j’achète, mais au vu de ces commentaires « négatifs » je souhaitais intervenir. Je n’ai aucun lien avec WD et autres fabricants, mais j’utilise pas mal de disques ou autres procédés de stockage, mais tous sont des fabricants reconnus et fiables. En résumé, ce disque de grande capacité est d’un excellent rapport qualité/prix et mérite ces 5 étoiles. Je suis souvent étonné que certains mettent 4 étoiles et qq fois 3, alors que leur commentaire est positif. A partir du moment où un produit réuni TOUTES les qualités attendues : Livraison, emballage, utilisation, fiabilité, etc SANS réserves, il n’ y a pas lieu de mettre autre chose que 5 étoiles. Désolé d’avoir été un peu long, mais le sujet en valait la peine. Read more

I 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. Read more

I got it yesterday. Although it appears low-cost, it works fine. Read more

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Works well, but the speed is lower than I expected. Nicely packed, good quality but looks bigger not in compact. Read more

I’ve been using the WD 5TB External Hard Drive for a while now, and it’s been fantastic! The storage capacity is perfect for backing up my files, storing large media collections, and even expanding storage for my gaming consoles. The transfer speeds are great for a USB 3.0 drive, and I haven’t had any issues with connectivity or performance. It’s also compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry around. WD has always been a reliable brand for storage, and this hard drive lives up to the reputation. If you need a high-capacity, dependable external hard drive, this is a great choice. Read more

After years, still works under dust i’m actually surprised so i’m coming back and leaving a review cus this saved my aah Read more

Buen precio, buena capacidad y además no requiere conexión extra de energía porque la de puerto Usb de la consola es suficiente. Instalé el disco duro con una consola de juego, pero bien podría haber sido con laptop o PC. Read more

HD externo de excelente qualidade muito rápido em passar os arquivos do Computador/Notebook para eles vale apena!! Read more

The Western Digital 5TB portable external hard drive has been a lifesaver for my data storage needs! I needed a reliable solution for backing up my large library of photos and pdf crafting templates, and this drive did not disappoint. With a massive 5 terabytes of space, I was able to store everything I needed with room to spare. The setup was incredibly easy—just plug and play. It’s compatible with both Windows and Mac, and transferring files is fast and smooth. The size is perfect too. It’s compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry in my bag without taking up much space or adding extra weight. What I really appreciate is how durable it feels. The casing is sturdy, and it seems like it could handle some bumps while traveling. Which is important because you don't want to lose your files. Overall, this is an excellent external hard drive for anyone needing large storage in a portable format. Highly recommend for photographers, videographers, or anyone needing lots of reliable backup space! Read more

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Funciona bem, seguro e confiável. Durável. Read more

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Thank you so much for WD 5TB. After few HOURS of order I received my dream. Small, strong, fast and BIG!!! Now I can store so much, not, anything!!! I am now so rich!!! Read more

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Storage and Speed With a huge 5TB of storage, it’s perfect for backing up large amounts of data, whether it's photos, videos, documents, or games. The USB 3.2 interface ensures fast data transfer speeds, making it efficient when moving large files. Even with this massive storage capacity, the drive remains compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry on the go. The sleek, black design is both stylish and durable. It feels sturdy and well-built, with a textured surface that adds a modern touch. Despite the 5TB capacity, it’s surprisingly compact and easily fits into a pocket or bag, which is great for traveling professionals or students. Read more

We received the product on the same day it was ordered, which was highly impressive. The hard drive itself is excellent – fast and efficient performance with a sleek and functional design. It’s lightweight, making it easy to carry around, and the USB 3.0 ensures quick data transfer speeds. Perfect for backing up large files or expanding storage capacity. Highly recommended for its reliability and convenience. Read more