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product_id: 165698052
title: "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: "51270 kr"
currency: ISK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
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# SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 5TB massive storage Sleek, compact black design 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:** 51270 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your storage game—because your data deserves the best.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 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?** 51270 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/165698052-5tb-elements-portable-external-hard-drive-usb-3-0-interface)

## 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

- • **Compact & Durable:** Lightweight yet shock-resistant casing means your data stays safe wherever your hustle takes you.
- • **Massive 5TB Storage:** Carry your entire digital life effortlessly—photos, videos, and work files all in one sleek device.
- • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 slashes wait times—transfer a full HD movie in minutes, not hours.
- • **Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** No setup headaches—just connect and go on both PC and Mac, perfect for busy pros on the move.
- • **Boost Your PC Performance:** Free up your computer’s space instantly and watch your workflow speed up like never before.

## Overview

The WD Elements 5TB portable external hard drive offers massive storage capacity with ultra-fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity. Its compact, lightweight design is shock-resistant and pre-formatted for seamless use on both PC and Mac. Ideal for professionals needing reliable, plug-and-play external storage to boost device performance and carry large files effortlessly.

## 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: Good price and Reliable - Nice little HDD small size and fast enough for my picture collection This is the second one that I have
Review: Reliable and quiet - I've had a fair few of these drives over the years and I've never had a 2.5" WD Passport drive fail. Even my ancient 250GB WD Passport drives still work. The longer I live, the more storage I seem to need. I used to think the "Ultra" drives were faster than the USB3 drives, but on my PC, there doesn't seem to be much in it if anything, speed-wise. This 5TB drive is quiet, has a decent turn of speed, though not blisteringly fast, and I expect it to give many years of reliable service. Supplied with a short USB A (3) USB B (3) lead, it's simply plug and play and Windows recognises it and allows you to use it. It comes supplied with some WD software, but I just popped that in a folder unused, as the WD Passport drives always work fine out of the box. My drive was made in Thailand, and looking at a few of them, most of my WD Passport drives were made in Thailand (even the really old 250GB ones), though I have one which was made in Malaysia. Oddly enough, the Malaysian drive is my only WD Passport I've got that's a little bit noisy as it vibrates slightly in use. It works fine, but I'm guessing if I do ever get an external 2.5" drive fail on me, it'll be that one. All the others I have are quiet. Whatever you need external storage for, the WD Passport drives are excellent, and when you upgrade your PC, you don't need to faff about transferring all your data over if you use these drives. Highly recommended!

## 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 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 21,749 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 88 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | WD |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (280,760) |
| Date First Available | 11 Sept. 2019 |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard Drive Size | 5 TB |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC |
| Item Weight | 236 g |
| Item model number | WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital |
| Power Source | Hand-operated |
| Product Dimensions | 11.05 x 8.2 x 2.08 cm; 235.87 g |
| Series | WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN |

## 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

## Images

![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 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mlqrT75WL.jpg)

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable and quiet
*by P***R on 5 February 2023*

I've had a fair few of these drives over the years and I've never had a 2.5" WD Passport drive fail. Even my ancient 250GB WD Passport drives still work. The longer I live, the more storage I seem to need. I used to think the "Ultra" drives were faster than the USB3 drives, but on my PC, there doesn't seem to be much in it if anything, speed-wise. This 5TB drive is quiet, has a decent turn of speed, though not blisteringly fast, and I expect it to give many years of reliable service. Supplied with a short USB A (3) USB B (3) lead, it's simply plug and play and Windows recognises it and allows you to use it. It comes supplied with some WD software, but I just popped that in a folder unused, as the WD Passport drives always work fine out of the box. My drive was made in Thailand, and looking at a few of them, most of my WD Passport drives were made in Thailand (even the really old 250GB ones), though I have one which was made in Malaysia. Oddly enough, the Malaysian drive is my only WD Passport I've got that's a little bit noisy as it vibrates slightly in use. It works fine, but I'm guessing if I do ever get an external 2.5" drive fail on me, it'll be that one. All the others I have are quiet. Whatever you need external storage for, the WD Passport drives are excellent, and when you upgrade your PC, you don't need to faff about transferring all your data over if you use these drives. Highly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Huge reliable storage for the best possible price
*by J***N on 28 November 2020*

Comes in fairly minimal packaging - drive, cable and a simple quick-start/support telephone and guarantee fold-out page, all held inside a clear plastic padding structure in a printed box. Just plug it in and the drive appears on Windows machines but you'll need to reformat for use with a Mac, otherwise you won't be able to use the drive. Compact dimensions - slimmer than I was expecting for a 5TB drive as they usually have a higher platter count and the drives are thicker - not so in this case. Nice polished edge to the plastic case and textured elsewhere - looks modern and up to date. I found the USB cable had quite a positive feel when pushed into the drive (wide micro-B type typical of most portable 2.5" USB drives). Cable length typical of branded external drives - maybe a little longer but need to measure (I'm guessing it's about 35 to 40cm). Very quiet - can't hear the spindle motor or any head movement. Transfer rates easily peaking over 90MBytes/sec on a disk to disk transfer over standard USB 3 - it's obviously capable of more but I don't have disk caching turned on. Regarding negative comments about the disk size, it reports as 5 trillion bytes free and as a terabyte is defined as 10^12 bytes, i.e. a trillion bytes, so the claim of 5TB is absolutely correct. A Tebibyte however is strictly defined as 2^40 bytes, i.e. 1,099,511,627,776 bytes. 5 trillion bytes divided by 1099511627776 is 4.54 tebibytes - that's what's being reported as the free space alongside the 5 trillion byte figure in Windows . Windows designation "TB" is not Terabytes, it's Tebibytes. If I look at a 4TB drive, similarly there's 4 trillion free bytes so it is a 4 terabyte drive but windows also shows a figure of 3.63TB which is 3.63 Tebibytes, i..e 4 trillion divided by 1099511627776.

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