Plug-and-play portable storage.
Connect this portable drive to your PC for an instant storage upgrade. WD Elements is the ideal companion for taking important files with you on the go.
- Available in capacities up to 6TB
- SuperSpeed USB-A cable for transfers up to 5Gbps
- 2-year limited warranty
- Comes formatted for Windows 10, 8.1, and 7.1. Compatible with Mac and other operating systems after reformatting
What's Included
Along with the portable hard drive, you get a quick install guide and a SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5Gbps) to effortlessly connect your device and transport your files.
Big capacity in a small device
Available in capacities up to 6TB, take your photos, videos, music and other files wherever you go.
Improve PC performance
Get your computer moving again by transferring files to your WD Elements drive.
USB 3.0/2.0 compatible
With USB 3.0 connectivity, transfer files to and from your WD Elements portable drive with ease.
Easy setup with fast rates
Simply connect the WD Elements Portable to your device with the included cable to start transferring your files.
Explore WD HDDs
 WD Elements Portable |  WD Elements Desktop |  WD My Book Desktop |  My Passport HDD |  My Passport Ultra HDD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer Reviews | — | — | — | — | — |
Price | — | — | — | — | — |
Capacity Up To | 6TB | 22TB | 22TB | 6TB | 6TB |
Backup Software | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Great for | Plug-and-play storage | Plug-and-play storage | Secure back up | Secure back up | Secure back up |
Interface | SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | USB-C and USB 3.1 compatible |
Compatibility | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat |
Hardware Encryption | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Password Protection | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Will this drive [Elements Portable] work with my Xbox or PS4? What about my Mac or PC?
Yes, however, it’s best suited for PC or Mac. For the best gaming experience, we recommend the WD_BLACK P10, which is designed for optimal compatibility with Xbox/PS5/PS4.
I'm not computer savvy, is the set-up easy?
Setup is simple! Plug the drive into a USB Type-A 3.0 or 2.0 port using the included USB Type-A cable and open your device’s file manager, such as File Explorer or Finder.
Do you need a battery for the drive to work?
The drive is powered by your PC. There is no battery or battery replacement to worry about.
What needs to be done to format this device for mac?
To easily reformat to Mac, plug in the drive, open your Mac’s Disk Utility application, and follow the steps from there. Please note, this will erase any data on the drive.
Plug-and-play portable storage.
Connect this portable drive to your PC for an instant storage upgrade. WD Elements is the ideal companion for taking important files with you on the go.
- Available in capacities up to 6TB
- SuperSpeed USB-A cable for transfers up to 5Gbps
- 2-year limited warranty
- Comes formatted for Windows 10, 8.1, and 7.1. Compatible with Mac and other operating systems after reformatting
What's Included
Along with the portable hard drive, you get a quick install guide and a SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5Gbps) to effortlessly connect your device and transport your files.
Big capacity in a small device
Available in capacities up to 6TB, take your photos, videos, music and other files wherever you go.
Improve PC performance
Get your computer moving again by transferring files to your WD Elements drive.
USB 3.0/2.0 compatible
With USB 3.0 connectivity, transfer files to and from your WD Elements portable drive with ease.
Easy setup with fast rates
Simply connect the WD Elements Portable to your device with the included cable to start transferring your files.
Explore WD HDDs
WD Elements Portable |  WD Elements Desktop | WD My Book Desktop | My Passport HDD | My Passport Ultra HDD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | ||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
| Price | ||||
| — | — | — | — | — |
| Capacity Up To | ||||
| 6TB | 22TB | 22TB | 6TB | 6TB |
| Backup Software | ||||
| ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Great for | ||||
| Plug-and-play storage | Plug-and-play storage | Secure back up | Secure back up | Secure back up |
| Interface | ||||
| SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | USB-C and USB 3.1 compatible |
| Compatibility | ||||
| Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat |
| Hardware Encryption | ||||
| ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Password Protection | ||||
| ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Will this drive [Elements Portable] work with my Xbox or PS4? What about my Mac or PC?
Yes, however, it’s best suited for PC or Mac. For the best gaming experience, we recommend the WD_BLACK P10, which is designed for optimal compatibility with Xbox/PS5/PS4.
I'm not computer savvy, is the set-up easy?
Setup is simple! Plug the drive into a USB Type-A 3.0 or 2.0 port using the included USB Type-A cable and open your device’s file manager, such as File Explorer or Finder.
Do you need a battery for the drive to work?
The drive is powered by your PC. There is no battery or battery replacement to worry about.
What needs to be done to format this device for mac?
To easily reformat to Mac, plug in the drive, open your Mac’s Disk Utility application, and follow the steps from there. Please note, this will erase any data on the drive.