WD 1.5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - WDBU6Y0015BBK-WESN
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WD 1.5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - WDBU6Y0015BBK-WESN

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Details

  • Digital Storage Capacity
    1.5 TB
  • Hard Disk Interface
    USB 3.0
  • Connectivity Technology
    USB
  • Brand
    Western
  • Special Feature
    Portable
  • Hard Disk Form Factor
    2.5 Inches
USB 3.2 Gen 1 blazing speed
💾1.5TB massive storage
♻️50%+ recycled eco-friendly build

Description

💼 Store More, Stress Less — Your Portable Powerhouse

  • EXPAND INSTANTLY - Plug-and-play design means zero setup stress—just connect and store.
  • COMPACT POWERHOUSE - Slim, lightweight design fits perfectly in your bag for seamless mobility.
  • SPEED THAT KEEPS UP - USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface delivers rapid file transfers for your busy workflow.
  • CROSS PLATFORM READY - Effortlessly compatible with both Windows and Mac—flexibility for every professional.
  • ECO CONSCIOUS STORAGE - Crafted with over half recycled materials, because saving data shouldn’t cost the planet.

The WD 1.5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive offers a robust 1.5TB capacity with fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity, housed in a sleek, eco-friendly enclosure made from over 50% recycled materials. Designed for plug-and-play ease, it supports both PC and Mac platforms, making it the perfect on-the-go storage solution for professionals who demand speed, reliability, and sustainability.

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Specifications

RAM1.5 TB
Hard Drive1.5 Mechanical Hard Disk
BrandWestern Digital
SeriesElements Desktop
Item model numberWDBU6Y0015BBK-WESN
Hardware PlatformPC, Mac
Item Weight4.6 ounces
Product Dimensions4.37 x 3.24 x 0.83 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH4.37 x 3.24 x 0.83 inches
ColorBlack
Flash Memory Size1.5
Hard Drive InterfaceUSB 3.0
Hard Drive Rotational Speed7200 RPM
Batteries1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
ManufacturerWestern Digital Technologies, Inc.
LanguageEnglish, English, English, English, English
ASINB06XDKWLJH
Country of OriginThailand
Is Discontinued By ManufacturerNo
Date First AvailableMarch 3, 2017

Reviews

4.6

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A**R

Worked right out of the box!

Worked perfectly right out of the box! I've been using this exact brand for over a decade and have another 1TB drive that still works flawlessly to this day. Couldn't be easier to use, would definitely recommend it to anyone in need of extra storage space or a way to transfer files.

R**Y

Seems to be very well made.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Came highly recommended by so called experts, so far I think they were right. No issues at all with the external drive, I plan on buying another just as an extra layer of protection. Backup capability:High capacity at a reasonable cost.

B**I

Always get an external

Drive quality:I got one of these each for my siblings when they graduated college and high school so that way they'd be able to keep all of their school information together. They were using flash drives before and this was a great upgrade after one of the flash drives got corrupt. Easy to use. Huge storage and was a reliable companion during their studies.

R**N

Works on Linux--no fears

My desktop is Linux Mint (Ubuntu). As with most USB-based, external/peripheral products now including my WD 8T Elements drive (this product) and also Blu-ray players and others I have bought in the past, this just works. Plug it into a USB 3 port and it will just mount, no need to format or worry about it.My through-put was typically on the order of 50M/second during copies. I'm only using this drive to back up massive copies of media.Note that the WD 8T Elements drive doesn't run off USB-provided power like some of the smaller drives, but needs the accompanying wall wart/power adapter. That's only a very minor inconvenience.

C**F

Good as other WD drives. NOT plug and play for MAC, but easy to format (see my review for steps)

I recently upgraded my MAC and needed a larger drive for my TIME MACHINE backups. Since my past experience with WD drives has always been good, I got this one. I cannot speak for future reliability, but based on my experience with the other WD drives, some I still use a few years later, I am not anticipating any issues. It is not a huge drive, so easy to hide away near your computer, if you're on desktop. I would not want to carry this around, but it i snot so big that you could't if you wanted to.However, this drive is NOT plug and play for MAC (hence my four stars). But formatting it for MAC is very easy. The main thing is: DO NOT -- and I repeat DO NOT -- install the software that comes with the drive. As others have stated, it creates nothing but issues and you do not really need it. To this day, I have never used it with any of my WD drives. Here is what you do:1) Plug the drive. Your MAC will recognize it as 'Elements.'2) Go to your Applications folder and open UTILITIES, then DISK UTILITIES.3) Find the 'Elements' drive on the left side of the window and select it. Then, on top of the window click ERASE.4) Another dropdown window will open, asking you to choose a format. For newer MACS choose the first item on the list: APFS. It will also ask you to NAME your drive. Do so. Then, proceed to erase. Your MAC will do the rest.If you're setting this up for TIME MACHINE, another window will open after your drive is formatted and mounted, asking if you want to use this drive for that purpose. Proceed from there. Otherwise, your drive will already be mounted on your desktop and ready for your use. That's it. Takes less than 5 minutes.My only gripe about this drive is it needs to be plugged in. The rest is fine.

A**H

Great backups replacing my original external hard drive

I purchased two of these at the same time to add some redundancy in my backups. I've had no problems with the original transfer of data as well as usage afterwards.

J**L

A great little drive! READ ME IF YOUR PC DOESN'T RECOGNIZE IT.

"Plug and play" means exactly that. When I first plugged this drive in to my Windows PC, it didn't recognize the drive. This is an easy fix. Just go to "disc management" and format the drive there for NTFS. It should show up in the list there "unallocated". Just format it and bam, no problemo. Follow the auto filled prompts along. It's easy. So that is my only complaint, if you want to call it one about this drive. It is built solid and great quality as usual.

R**T

We're past the 30-day return limit

My last one died for some reason. This one is doing great so far but I've only had it a couple months. I use it on a tablo. A device that records over-the-air channels through an antenna to the hard drive. It was recommended as one that worked with Tablo.

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