WD Elements 5TB Portable External Hard Drive – USB 3.0
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The WD Elements 5TB Portable Hard Drive offers massive storage capacity in a sleek, lightweight, and reliable design. Ideal for backing up important files, expanding your laptop or PC storage, and carrying large media libraries on the go, it delivers dependable performance with fast USB 3.0 connectivity for quick data transfers.
Compact yet powerful, the WD Elements 5TB drive is pre-formatted and ready to use straight out of the box, providing an easy plug-and-play solution for both work and entertainment needs.
- Huge 5TB capacity – store thousands of photos, videos, music files, and documents with ease.
- Fast USB 3.0 transfer speeds – quickly move large files between your drive and computer (backward compatible with USB 2.0).
- Plug and Play – ready to use with Windows PCs; easily reformatted for macOS if needed.
- Compact and lightweight design – perfect for travel, work, or home use.
- Reliable WD quality – built for long-term dependability and data protection.
- Power via USB – no external power supply required.
- Durable enclosure – protects your data during daily commutes or storage.
- Ideal for backups and extra storage – great for gaming, photos, videos, or business use.
The WD Elements 5TB Portable Drive provides a simple, efficient way to manage and back up all your important data — combining high capacity with trusted Western Digital reliability.
| Specification | Details |
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| Model | WD Elements Portable |
| Capacity | 5TB |
| Interface | USB 3.0 (compatible with USB 2.0) |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch Portable External Drive |
| File System | NTFS (for Windows; reformat required for macOS) |
| Power Source | USB Bus-Powered |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 5Gbps (USB 3.0) |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 35°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 65°C |
| Dimensions | 111 × 82 × 21 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 230 g |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatibility | Windows 10/11 (macOS compatible after reformat) |
| Included Accessories | USB 3.0 Cable, Quick Install Guide |
For items in used condition: The original packaging may not be included. Additionally, any downloadable content (DLC) or codes that usually come with these items are likely to have been redeemed and are not available for reuse.
| Spend | Delivery | Time | Cost |
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| £19.99 or less | Standard | 1 to 2 working days* | £1.99 |
| £19.99 - £49.98 | Standard | 1 to 2 working days* | Free |
| £49.99 or above | Next Day | Next working day (excludes Weekends)* | Free |
| Any | Express | Next working day (excludes Sunday)* | £4.99 |
• Order Monday to Thursday by 4 pm: Get your order the next day.
• Order Friday by 4 pm: We’ll aim for next-day delivery, but it’s not guaranteed. If you need it by Saturday, choose our Express Delivery service.
• Express Delivery (£4.99): Guarantees Saturday delivery before 1 pm.
Important Details:
• Working days are Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays and weekends.
• Orders placed after 4 pm on Friday will be processed on Monday.
Deliveries to the above postcode could take up to 3-5 working days.