WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready – WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN
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Additional information
| Hard Drive | 2 TB Mechanical Hard Disk |
|---|---|
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Brand | WD |
| Series | Elements Portable |
| Item model number | WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | PC, Mac |
| Item Weight | 4.6 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.35 x 3.23 x 0.59 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.35 x 3.23 x 0.59 inches |
| Color | black |
| Number of Processors | 1 |
| Flash Memory Size | 2 |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 2.0/3.0 |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 5400 |
| Power Source | Bus Powered |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | February 27, 2017 |
9 Reviews For This Product
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by Amazon Customer
Een tijd geleden had ik deze 2TB externe harde schrijf besteld. Het werkt nog steeds prima. Het is makkelijk mee te nemen en er is geen externe voeding meer nodig, alleen een usb 3.0 kabel.
by 21days
Worked Great on a brand new 2022 MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro Chip. It’s amazing how cheap HDDs are now. I will continue buying them until the price of external SDDs goes down. You can literally get twice as much storage capacity with HDDs for half the price of a SSD.
As always, with external drives used to do backups on Mac computers, you must reformat the disk before doing the backup and this WD is no different. Reformatting is a very easy task as always, and it takes no more than a few minutes to get the external drive ready for your Mac.
However, I ran into some issues with Time Machine on the newest version of Monterey (the one that came installed in the laptop). It seems like it no matter what format you choose when reformatting the external drive, Time Machine automatically reformats the drive on its own to the new Apple File System (APFS) when you do your first backup. Not only that, but once Time Machine reformats the drive to APFS and completes the backup, then it blocks the HDD and you cannot use it to save anything else in it, drop files, etc. It basically locks the drive for backups only. Oh, and with the APFS format you cannot use the drive to backup older Apple computers. I NEVER had this happened in any of my Apple computers before.
I tried a few other HDDs from other brands to ensure this was not an issue of the WD brand. They all did the same, so I knew it was an Apple software glitch issue. It took several calls to Apple to figure out that yes, Time Machine does this. The only way around this issue is to create a “new volume” in the external HDD. Then you can use the separate volume to save other things, drop files, etc. You could create as many volumes as you can, and the APFS makes it very easy. When you plug the HDD, the volume for the backup pops on your desktop (Time Machine color), along with any other volumes you created (yellow color).
Hope this saves somebody out there a lot of frustration and aggravation trying to figure out what the issue with Time Machine and external drives using the newest Monterey version. I also hope Apple fixes this problem. It makes no sense that you select a specific reformat option but then Time Machine ignores it and reformats to APFS against your wish and block the drive in the process.
The WD external drive works great. It is a really great value for 2TBs of storage, and it is a very small and lightweight drive. All the issues mentioned are specific to the Apple operating system that would happen with any HDD of any brand.
by chris p
The Western Digital 2TB Elements Portable HDD has proven to be a reliable companion for my storage needs. Its compact design, combined with an impressive 2TB capacity, makes it an excellent choice for those on the go.
What stands out is the simplicity of use. The plug-and-play functionality ensures quick setup without the need for additional software. Transferring and storing large files is a breeze, thanks to its USB 3.0 compatibility, offering fast data transfer speeds.
The durability of the device is notable, with the sleek black exterior providing both style and protection. It has endured travels and daily use without a hitch, reaffirming its robust build quality.
For those seeking a straightforward, high-capacity external hard drive, the Western Digital 2TB Elements Portable HDD is a solid investment. It has become an essential part of my digital life, offering convenience and peace of mind for all my storage needs. Highly recommended!
by Muhammad Mustaqeem
Good quality product
by AHMED HU
Very good
by MurphysLaw
UPDATE: This drive was about 40% full and 7 months old when it just suddenly died. There was no warning, it just stopped being recognized by my PS4. I connected it to my PC to trouble shoot but it would only display error codes. I reformatted it and it worked for about 30 minutes before it failed completely. I had a second WD drive of the exact same model and size that I used with my PC. It was used once a week for downloads of a few basic, small files. That one worked for about 9 months before it failed and could not even be reformatted. I have noticed significantly reduced quality in WD and Sandisk products and I am not wasting any more of my money on them. My advice: if you buy this, make sure you have a back-up of your back-up because it will likely fail. Disappointed in what used to be solid products. Now I buy Seagate.
ORIGINAL REVIEW: I purchased the 2TB as extended memory for my PS4. It was extremely easy to set up and works flawlessly – I have not noticed any delays or issues playing games installed on the drive. I download most digital games directly to the drive and its just as fast as downloading to the PS4’s internal memory. Its nice to not have to delete games when you want to play something else. So far, I’m quite happy with this and would recommend.
If you are considering purchasing this for use with your PS4 gaming console, here are the installation instructions:
1) Plug in the external drive to PS4 USB port
2) Go to Settings > Devices > USB Storage
3) Select the external memory from menu and click X on the controller
4) Format as Extended Storage.
That’s it. The PS4 will format the drive and ask if you want to use the external drive for downloads.
To move games or other applications from the internal memory to the external memory, follow these steps:
1) Settings > Storage > System Storage > Applications
2) Select the game/application you want to move, press the Options button on the controller then select Move to Extended Storage. At this point you will have the option to select multiple applications if desired. Then click Move.
It may take several minutes depending on the size of the application to transfer it to the external drive.
The application/game will still show up in any folders, etc. so nothing really changes in terms of appearance or access to the game. You can access the external storage by going into Setting and selecting Storage – you’ll see both the internal and external drives listed.
Remember – if you want to remove the drive don’t just unplug it (this is true for use on a computer as well).
Go to Settings > Devices > USB Storage > select external drive then choose Stop Using this External Storage.
I hope this helps anyone considering using this drive for the PS4. So far its worked flawlessly and I would recommend.
by Daniel Leonardo
HD externo de excelente qualidade muito rápido em passar os arquivos do Computador/Notebook para eles vale apena!!
by Dhirendra
This is a great hard drive. I previously had a 1 TB hard drive of WD and that worked really fine. That is why I decided to go for a 2TB hard drive of WD. Though, Seagate hard drives are much better than WD because they are thinner and they sustain for a long time like WD.
I purchased it @Rs. 5599.
Pros-
1. WD is a very reliable name in the field of hard drives. So it is reliable.
2. 2-year warranty.
3. small in size.
4. Reading speed is amazing. I got around 150 MBps/ 1.2 Mbps while reading. (Data was a movie and USB port was USB 3.0)
5. Writing speed is also great. I got around 55 MBps/ 440 Mbps while writing on the hard drive. (Data was a movie and USB port was USB 3.0)
6. The speed of reading and writing on USB 2.0 ports is also great.
7. USB 3.0 cable is already included in the package. So you don’t need to purchase a USB 3.0 cable separately.
8. The length of the cable is enough for normal usage.
9. The product is original. So you can get is registered on WD website. You will also get your warranty from there.
10. Cheaper than Seagate models. (in general)
Cons-
1. If you are in need of a long USB 3.0 cable then you will be disappointed. The length of the cable is just enough for normal usage.
2. The hard drive is somewhat thick. You will get a Seagate hard drive of the same capacity to be slimmer.
Final comment- If the price is not a big issue for you and you want a slimmer hard drive then go for Seagate hard drive. Else this is certainly one of the best choices.
by Sterzy
I’ve had this external hard drive for over 4 years and it has not lost any data, crashed, or even had as much as a hiccup since I’ve bought it. The only mistake I made was not backing up my important and grad school documents from my laptop on a regular basis.
It is plug and play, no external powersource needed and best of all it’s even smaller than my iPhone.
I upgraded from a 1TB WD external hard drive that was externally powered, and also had not ever had any issues. It was much bigger and needed an external power supply.
So if you need external storage Western Digital is the way to go.