--- product_id: 160007432 title: "Western Digital WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN" brand: "western digital" price: "1426.33 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Western Digital" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/160007432-western-digital-wd-5tb-elements-portable-external-hard-drive-windows store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # USB 3.2 Gen 1 superSpeed 5Gbps 5TB massive storage Sleek, durable black design Western Digital WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN **Brand:** western digital **Price:** 1426.33 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💼 Elevate your storage game—because your data deserves the best. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Western Digital WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN by western digital - **How much does it cost?** 1426.33 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/160007432-western-digital-wd-5tb-elements-portable-external-hard-drive-windows) ## Best For - western digital enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted western digital brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Portable:** Lightweight 2.5-inch form factor fits perfectly in your on-the-go lifestyle. - • **Massive 5TB Capacity:** Store your entire digital life without compromise. - • **Trusted WD Reliability:** Backed by a 2-year warranty and a brand known for data security. - • **Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** No setup fuss—just connect and expand instantly. - • **Blazing Fast USB 3.2 Gen 1:** Experience transfer speeds up to 5Gbps for seamless workflow. ## Overview The Western Digital WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive offers a massive 5TB storage capacity with ultra-fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity, delivering up to 5Gbps transfer speeds. Its compact, lightweight design ensures portability without sacrificing durability, making it ideal for professionals needing reliable, plug-and-play storage expansion for both PC and Mac. Trusted by millions, it comes with a 2-year limited warranty, combining performance, convenience, and peace of mind in one sleek package. ## Description Western Digital elements portable hard drives offer reliable, high-capacity storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices to back up your photos, videos and files on the go. The small, lightweight design offers up to 5TB capacity. Review: Worked Great on a Brand New 2022 MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro Chip - 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. Review: Reliable External Storage - Perfect Capacity and Performance! - The WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive has been exactly what I needed for reliable, high-capacity storage! This drive delivers outstanding performance and convenience for backing up files, expanding storage, and transferring data. The 2TB capacity is perfect for storing massive amounts of photos, videos, documents, and backup files. Having this much portable storage has eliminated my constant worry about running out of space on my laptop. The USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 connectivity provides excellent transfer speeds that make backing up large files quick and efficient. No more waiting hours for file transfers - this drive moves data fast enough for practical daily use. The portable design is ideal - compact enough to slip into a laptop bag but substantial enough to feel durable and reliable. The sleek black finish looks professional and the size is perfect for travel or desktop use. What sets WD apart is their proven reliability. This drive has performed flawlessly for months of regular use without any errors, corruption, or performance degradation. Western Digital's reputation for quality storage is well-deserved. The plug-and-play functionality works perfectly with Windows systems - no software installation or complicated setup required. Simply connect and start using immediately for seamless storage expansion. This external drive has provided peace of mind for data backup and practical storage expansion. Outstanding reliability, capacity, and performance at an excellent value. Highly recommend for anyone needing dependable external storage! ## Features - Plug-and-play expandability - SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07X41PWTY | | Additional Features | Portable | | Best Sellers Rank | #2 in External Hard Drives | | Brand | Western Digital | | Built-In Media | SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5Gbps), Quick install guide, WD Elements Portable hard drive | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 5 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, Tablet | | Compatible Video Game Console Models | Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 4 | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 313,609 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 1 Megabytes Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 5 TB | | Enclosure Material | Cotton | | Form Factor | 2.5-inch | | Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | USB 2.0/3.0 | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 1 | | Hard-Drive Size | 5 TB | | Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 | | Hardware Platform | Mac, PC | | Installation Type | External Hard Drive | | Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 4.35"L x 3.23"W x 0.82"Th | | Item Type Name | Portable External Hard Drive | | Item Weight | 8.32 ounces | | Manufacturer | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | | Mfr Part Number | WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN | | Model Name | Elements Desktop | | Model Number | WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN | | Number of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 50 Megabytes Per Second | | Special Feature | Portable | | Specific Uses For Product | Personal | | UPC | 718037871899 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 year Limited Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Western Digital - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop, Tablet - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 5 TB - **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 2.0/3.0 - **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** Portable ## Images ![Western Digital WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91mlqrT75WL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this drive [Elements Portable] work with my Xbox or PS4? What about my Mac or PC?** A: 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. **Q: I'm not computer savvy, is the set-up easy?** A: 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. **Q: Do you need a battery for the drive to work?** A: The drive is powered by your PC. There is no battery or battery replacement to worry about. **Q: What needs to be done to format this device for mac?** A: 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. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked Great on a Brand New 2022 MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro Chip *by 2***S on February 22, 2022* 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable External Storage - Perfect Capacity and Performance! *by A***S on November 15, 2025* The WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive has been exactly what I needed for reliable, high-capacity storage! This drive delivers outstanding performance and convenience for backing up files, expanding storage, and transferring data. The 2TB capacity is perfect for storing massive amounts of photos, videos, documents, and backup files. Having this much portable storage has eliminated my constant worry about running out of space on my laptop. The USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 connectivity provides excellent transfer speeds that make backing up large files quick and efficient. No more waiting hours for file transfers - this drive moves data fast enough for practical daily use. The portable design is ideal - compact enough to slip into a laptop bag but substantial enough to feel durable and reliable. The sleek black finish looks professional and the size is perfect for travel or desktop use. What sets WD apart is their proven reliability. This drive has performed flawlessly for months of regular use without any errors, corruption, or performance degradation. Western Digital's reputation for quality storage is well-deserved. The plug-and-play functionality works perfectly with Windows systems - no software installation or complicated setup required. Simply connect and start using immediately for seamless storage expansion. This external drive has provided peace of mind for data backup and practical storage expansion. Outstanding reliability, capacity, and performance at an excellent value. Highly recommend for anyone needing dependable external storage! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Hard drive *by G***L on April 10, 2026* I've had this hard drive for a while now and it works great! I've never had a problem with it or a complaint about its function. Great size, good amount of storage. 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