WD, HGST, Seagate, TOSHIBA, 3TB USB Portable 2.5” Hard Drive For PC & MAC
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About this product
This WD Elements portable external hard drive offers a substantial 3TB storage capacity in a compact 2.5-inch form factor. Designed for both PC and Mac compatibility, it connects via a versatile USB 3.0 interface, which is backward compatible with USB 2.0. The drive operates at a 5400 RPM rotation speed, includes 64MB of cache, and is conveniently USB-powered, making it ideal for on-the-go storage needs.
Our take
For anyone needing portable, high-capacity storage, this WD Elements 3TB drive is a practical choice. Its 2.5-inch form factor makes it incredibly compact and easy to carry, and the USB-powered design means no extra power adapter is needed, which is a huge convenience. The 3TB capacity is generous for backing up documents, photos, and videos. While the 5400 RPM speed isn't as fast as a 7200 RPM desktop drive or an SSD, it's perfectly adequate for an external portable drive, especially with the USB 3.0 interface providing faster transfers when available. It's a reliable companion for mobile professionals or students.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Large 3TB storage capacity
- Compact 2.5-inch portable form factor
- USB 3.0 interface for fast transfers
- Convenient USB-powered operation
- Compatible with PC and Mac
Cons
- 5400 RPM is slower than desktop drives
- HDD not as durable as SSD for travel
Specifications
- Product Width (mm) 81.57 mm
- Compatible With PC
- USB Specification USB 3.0
- Input Device / Connectivity Technology Wired
- MPN WDBEPK0010BBK, WDBEPK0010BBKWESN
- Header / Packaged Quantity 1
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- Descriptive Colour
- Black
- Product Dimensions (mm)
- 81.57W x 110.07D x 12.8H mm
- Colour
- Black
- Rotation Speed
- 5400RPM
- Writable Format
- Multi
- Brand
- Western Digital
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- Portable External HDD
- Hard Drive / Capacity
- 1 TB
- Product Height (mm)
- 12.8 mm
- Model
- External Hard Drive
- Product Weight (kg)
- 0.13 kg
- Product Depth (mm)
- 110.07 mm
- Features
- USB-Powered
- Storage Capacity
- 3 TB
- Interface
- USB 3.0, USB 2, Micro USB
- Cache
- 64MB
- Product Line
- Elements
