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WD Elements Portable 3.0 2.5" WDBU6Y0020BBK 2 TB

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Colour
Placement
external
Type
HDD
Features
for PC
Volume
2 TB
Form factor
2.5 "
Connection
USB-A 5Gbps
Manufacturer's warranty
2 years
RPM
5400 rpm
Power source (external)
USB port
Material
plastic
Size
82x111x15 mm
Weight
134 g
Official Website
wd.com
Added to E-Catalog
June 2013
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Back up your computer's data with this WD Elements portable hard drive. USB 3.0 connectivity delivers fast data transfer time... mores, and the 2TB storage capacity stores your photos, videos and documents in one place. With its compact size, this WD Elements portable hard drive fits conveniently in your briefcase or backpack.
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WD - Elements 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN

Back up your computer's data with this WD Elements portable hard drive. USB 3.0 connectivity delivers fast data transfer time... mores, and the 2TB storage capacity stores your photos, videos and documents in one place. With its compact size, this WD Elements portable hard drive fits conveniently in your briefcase or backpack.
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WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive HDD USB 30 Compatible with PC Mac PS4 & Xbox - WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN 103751

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Back up your computer's data with this WD Elements portable hard drive. USB 3.0 connectivity delivers fast data transfer time... mores, and the 2TB storage capacity stores your photos, videos and documents in one place. With its compact size, this WD Elements portable hard drive fits conveniently in your briefcase or backpack.
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Model overview based on user reviews  
The WD Elements Portable 3.0 2.5" hard drive is praised for its compact design, large storage capacity, and quiet operation. Many users appreciate its fast data transfer speeds and reliability for long-term storage, with some having used it for several years without issues. However, there are concerns about its durability, as several users reported the drive failing unexpectedly after a few months of use. The short USB cable is a common complaint, and the included software is often criticized for being a limited trial version. Despite these issues, many users find it a good value for money and suitable for backing up data and media storage. Some users have experienced excellent customer service, receiving replacements for faulty units. Overall, while the drive is generally well-received, potential buyers should be aware of the mixed reviews regarding its longevity.
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It's not clear yet. Hoping for the best.
5 November 2017 
It's not clear yet. I just bought it the day before yesterday and connected it once to see SMART. As of today, November 5, 2017, there are 105 reviews on this propeller on the website nadavi.com.ua, of which 1/3 are negative, 2/3 are positive. Before that I used similar WD screws for 350 Gig, and then for 1 TB. I have been using the latter since January 2013, i.e., almost 5 years.
The design and engineering of the casing surprised me. It is biconvex. Both the lid and the bottom of the box, which contains the drive, are. Yes, it is visually appealing, but try to place it properly on its legs. The adhesive rubber legs are sized: diameter 4 mm, height about 1.5-2 mm. However, the height of the legs is insufficient, and they don't reach the supporting surface, so the box with the hard drive just spins on the "belly" of the convex bottom of the case! No stability on the supporting surface! Probably, so it would fall more often. ;-) It seems the manufacturer skimped on the legs. I scoured the internet. It seems that, for this design, legs with a size of: diameter 6 mm, height 3-4 mm would have been suitable. But they are a couple of cents more expensive than those provided by the designers.
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Ideal for long-term storage
23 December 2024 
You won't believe it. I bought this drive back in 2015 with 2TB.

It is still alive. However, I didn't use it actively, mostly as a storage: uploaded files, when needed connected it and transferred files to a tablet/another drive.

Although there were times when I downloaded movies directly onto it and rewrote often. Although my version is 2TB, I can confidently say that at least 12TB has gone through it.

Anyway, I recommend it, it's a great thing, especially for long-term storage.

But if you want something for constant work, it's better to go with an SSD.
That's it, just that's it
Absolutely nothing
Sebastian Castellanosuse WD WDBU6Y0020BBK more than year
a model with serious flaws
25 May 2014 
Fortunately, I don't have the habit of storing all data in one place. Apart from a few unimportant details, everything was saved. Now I'm sitting here pondering what to do next. Even if they restore this drive for me at the service center or give me a new one instead, I no longer trust such a drive :( I'll be getting one from another company. But first, I'll scour the internet to find out about such issues.
Large capacity in a relatively small case. Flash drives are more convenient, but I haven't seen any 2-terabyte models for sale yet. With this, you can make backups and bring tons of movies from friends. It's well-assembled, with a beautiful design. The short cable is convenient for a laptop, with no cable coil on the table. It doesn't make noise or heat up. It supports USB 3.0. You can't do without it with such capacities...
It would seem like a disc with all positives, just grab and enjoy. But no... After three weeks of use, it just died. There were no prior reasons for this. It simply wouldn't power on one day and that's it :( Not recognized by any system. Internet searches showed that I'm not the only one who faced this problem. It might be a quite common defect.
use WD Elements Portable 3.0 2.5" month or more i recommend it don't buy
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Archivist

WD Elements Portable 3.0 is the perfect companion when it comes to storing high-quality movies, transferring music libraries, or backing up data from a PC or laptop.

Minimalistic design

The device has a minimalist design. The case of the drive is made of strong plastic, in which the front side is matte with a small edging, and the back is rougher, so that it does not slip on the surface of the table or in the hands. Outwardly, the disc looks quite restrained, not without originality. Connection to a computer is carried out using USB ports of the third version.

Fast and silent

The basis of Elements Portable is the HDD of WD's own production with a capacity of 2 TB. In synthetic benchmarks, the drive performs well at 108 Mbps for both reading and writing. It is worth noting that even with a strong and prolonged load (for example, backing up the entire system), the device operates almost silently.

Protected data

The device is equipped with a set of SmartWare Pro software, which makes it easy to back up from a computer and simultaneously upload the necessary data to cloud services a la Dropbox and Google Drive, as well as encrypt the data on the disk and protect it from prying eyes with a password.