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Black rectangular 2.5-inch portable hard drive with Micro-B USB port

Western Digital

Western Digital WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN 5TB portable hard drive

SKU CH-JNJP-0ZWSK MPN WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN

Portable 5 TB hard drive with USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface for fast file transfers and Windows-ready NTFS formatting

  • ColorBlack
  • InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Micro-B
  • Capacity5TB
  • FeaturesUSB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility With this single 1TB hard
  • System RequirementsFormatted NTFS for Windows 10+. Reformatting may be required
  • Form Factor2.5"

Options 5TB

  • Massive 5TB capacity fits in a compact 2.5-inch enclosure
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface delivers fast data transfer rates
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices for broad connectivity
  • Lightweight 0.52 lb design suits on-the-go storage needs
  • Pre-formatted NTFS for Windows 10+ ready to use out of the box

5 TB portable storage for Windows users

This Western Digital Elements drive provides 5 TB of external storage in a 2.5 inch form factor. It connects through a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Micro-B interface and is formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and later. The compact enclosure measures 0.82 by 3.23 by 4.35 inches and weighs 0.52 lb.

Suited to laptop owners needing extra space

It suits users who want to offload large media libraries or backups from a nearly full internal drive. The drive is bus-powered and works with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports. Buyers who need hardware encryption, ruggedised casing or a USB-C native connection should look at something else.

5 TB capacity with USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds

The 5 TB capacity holds extensive photo, video and document collections with room for system images. Transfer rates reach the USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps limit when connected to a compatible port. Performance drops to USB 2.0 speeds on older ports, and mechanical latency limits random access compared with solid-state alternatives.

Highlights

  • Massive 5TB capacity fits in a compact 2.5-inch enclosure
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface delivers fast data transfer rates
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices for broad connectivity
  • Lightweight 0.52 lb design suits on-the-go storage needs
  • Pre-formatted NTFS for Windows 10+ ready to use out of the box

Specifications

BrandWD
SeriesElements
ModelWDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN
ColorBlack
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) Micro-B
Capacity5TB
FeaturesUSB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility
With this single 1TB hard drive, you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices, as well. Also available in 2, 3, 4, and 5TB sizes.
Fast transfer rates
When connected to a USB 3.0 port, WD Elements portable hard drive delivers fast data transfer rates.
Improve PC performance
When your internal hard drive is almost full your PC slows down. Don't delete files. Free up space on your internal hard drive by transferring files to your WD Elements portable hard drive and get your laptop moving again.
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System RequirementsFormatted NTFS for Windows 10+. Reformatting may be required for other operating systems. Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.
Form Factor2.5"
Dimensions0.82" x 3.23" x 4.35"
Weight0.52 lb.
Package ContentsPortable hard drive
USB cable
Quick install guide
Shipping weight0.33 kg
Package size135 × 127 × 46 mm

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Questions about this item

Do I need a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Micro-B cable to use the 5TB Elements drive?

The drive ships with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Micro-B cable, so no extra cable is required.

Will the 5TB Elements drive work on a laptop that only has USB 2.0 ports?

Yes, the drive is backward compatible with USB 2.0, though transfer rates will be limited to USB 2.0 speeds.

How can I confirm the 5TB Elements drive is transferring data at USB 3.0 rates after setup?

Connect it to a USB 3.0 port and observe the transfer speed; USB 3.0 delivers fast data transfer rates compared to USB 2.0.

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