Maximum transfer rates USB 3.0 connectivity delivers maximum performance for transferring files to and from this drive.
High-capacity in a sleek design With up to 2TB capacity in a lightweight design, this drive is the ideal companion for users on the go.
Free backup software trial WD Elements portable storage comes with a trial version of WD SmartWare Pro backup software, which allows you to back up your files to your WD Elements drive or to the cloud using your DropBox account.
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility With this single drive you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices as well.
Improve PC performance When your internal hard drive is almost full your PC slows down. Don't delete files. Free up space on your internal hard drive by transferring files to your WD Elements portable storage and get your laptop moving again.
Formatted for Windows Formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Window 7. Can be reformatted for Mac.
WD quality inside and out We know your data is important to you. So we build the drive inside to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. Then we protect the drive with a durable enclosure designed for style and protection.
System Requirements
Formatted NTFS for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Window 7. Requires reformatting for Mac OS X. Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.
Good storage unit at a reasonable price.12/23/2016 12:34:40 PM
Pros: Plugs in, boots up loads into Win computer no sweat.
USB 3.0 one cord is always a bonus.
Transfer time is OK.
Cons: The plastic case is noticeably sharp around the top edge of the unit. Possibly sharp enough to cause a plastic cut.
Suggest using an emery board to remove that.
Overall Review: i would recommend this unit. It's at the lower end of the price range but if it lasts as long as some of my higher-priced units, or my 'cheap' HDs, I'll be happy.
Nice little drive that fits my budget3/10/2017 7:20:40 AM
Pros: - Size is nice, fits in a pocket.
- One cord for power and data.
- Speed seems quite good.
Only had it a couple of days but works like it should. Using on an older Win 7 laptop with no issues.
Cons: - I wish the cord was a bit longer.
Overall Review: Would recommend! Can beat the price for 2 TB.
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Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
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Year a later review.5/14/2017 10:48:22 AM
Pros: I use it for my Xbox one only. It works flawlessly.
Pros: - Fast transfer, lot faster than my old one
- 1 cord for power and data transfer
- 2TB of space
- Small, pocket size pretty much
Cons: - Haven't found any yet
Overall Review: When I was doing some research and looking for a new external HDD, it was this one or another one I don't remember by who anymore. People were saying that other one heated up pretty fast after some use. However, this drive does not, as I have moved 150k (120 GB) items in about 20-30 minutes and it was only barely warm after that, it would have taken a lot longer with my old drive.
All in all, really good hard drive, I'm quite happy with it. Got it on sale for $74.99 but of how well this preforms, I wouldn't even mind paying the full price.
Pros: - Extremely affordable to dump a whole lot of data on this thing.
- Very sleek and quiet.
- I had no problem dumping 150GB via 3.0 USB connection in under 30 mins.
-The read speeds of this are as fast as I need them to be to watch movies without any problems.
Cons: - None so far but I am a new owner. Will update if something happens.
Overall Review: For years I've been using an old HDD that I pulled out of my old laptop when it died. I put it in one of those portable HDD converter boxes: that thing was louder, clicking a lot having trouble at times being recognized and just overall difficult. This is my 3rd external HDD the first to break a TB and by far the smoothest fastest thing.
Pros: Plugs in, boots up loads into Win computer no sweat. USB 3.0 one cord is always a bonus. Transfer time is OK.
Cons: The plastic case is noticeably sharp around the top edge of the unit. Possibly sharp enough to cause a plastic cut. Suggest using an emery board to remove that.
Overall Review: i would recommend this unit. It's at the lower end of the price range but if it lasts as long as some of my higher-priced units, or my 'cheap' HDs, I'll be happy.