WD Elements Portable 5TB External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, Black 00210067

Running out of space on your laptop or PC? The WD Elements Portable 5TB external hard drive gives you massive capacity in a compact, pocket-sized design. Just plug it in and drag your files over—no software to install, no power outlet needed.

Who is it for

Anyone who needs extra storage for backups, photos, videos, music, or large documents. It works right out of the box with Windows PCs and is also compatible with Mac after reformatting.

Main features

• 5TB capacity for up to thousands of hours of video or millions of photos
• USB 3.0 interface with speeds up to 5Gbps, backward compatible with USB 2.0
• Bus-powered via USB cable—no external power adapter needed
• Plug-and-play with Windows 10, 8.1, and 7
• Pre-formatted NTFS for immediate use on Windows
• Compact 2.5-inch form factor, lightweight and travel-friendly
• Durable plastic enclosure in black

Specifications

• Capacity: 5TB
• Interface: USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
• Max data transfer rate: 5 Gbps
• Drive type: HDD
• Form factor: 2.5-inch
• Color: Black
• Power: USB bus-powered
• File system: NTFS
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C
• Storage temperature: -20°C to 65°C
• Enclosure material: Plastic
• Included accessories: USB 3.0 cable

Tips

For best performance, connect the drive directly to a USB 3.0 port on your computer. If you plan to use it with a Mac, you'll need to reformat the drive to a Mac-compatible file system like APFS or exFAT.