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Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive

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$64.99 when purchased online
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About this item

Highlights

  • With this single drive you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices as well.
  • When connected to a USB 3.0 port, WD Elements portable hard drive delivers fast data transfer rates.
  • 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.
  • The small, lightweight design offers up to 4TB* capacity, making WD Elements portable hard drives the ideal companion for consumers on the go.
  • We know your data is important to you. So we build the drive inside to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. Then we protect the drive with a durable enclosure designed for style and protection.
  • Formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows® 10, Windows 8.1. Can be reformatted for Mac® or other operating systems.

Description

WD Elements portable storage with USB 3.0 delivers universal connectivity, up to 5TB capacity and fast data transfer rates for consumers who are looking for reliable, highcapacity storage to go. The small, lightweight enclosure perfectly fits their style and is backed up by WD quality and reliability.
Dimensions (Overall): .59 Inches (H) x 3.23 Inches (W) x .59 Inches (D)
Weight: .17 Pounds
Electronics Features: Easy Setup
Connection Type: USB
Data Storage Capacity: 1TB
Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows
Data storage type: HDD
Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 89377624
UPC: 718037855448
Item Number (DPCI): 056-02-8093
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 5.8 inches length x 4.8 inches width x 1.8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.4 pounds

Return details

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Q: Is this ps4 compatible

submitted by AV - 2 years ago
  • A: Hi AV, thanks for reaching out about Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive. Yes, this would work great to expand your storage space. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byJoe - 2 years ago
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  • A: It did not work with my Playstation 4 ufortuntaley.

    submitted byDenise - 1 year ago

Q: Will this work with the iPad Pro?

submitted by Hairetic - 1 month ago
  • A: Hi Hairetic, thanks for reaching out about Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive. No, this is not designed to work on tablets or phones. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byMatt - 1 month ago
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Q: Will it work with the android computer

submitted by Karen Kimble - 3 months ago
  • A: Hi Karen Kimble, thanks for reaching out about Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive. Yes, it will work with Android computers. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byMatt - 3 months ago
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Q: Is this Xbox one compatible?

submitted by MegT - 3 months ago
  • A: Hi MegT, thanks for reaching out about Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive. When considering a Western Digital 1TB storage drive for Xbox One compatibility, it's important to distinguish between general storage drives and those specifically designed for gaming consoles. Here's a breakdown: General External Hard Drives: Most external hard drives that use a USB 3.0 connection will work with the Xbox One. This allows you to expand your storage for games, apps, and other content. Therefore a general Western Digital 1TB external drive, with a USB 3.0 connection, will likely work. WD_BLACK Gaming Drives: Western Digital also produces drives specifically for gaming, such as the WD_BLACK series. These drives are often optimized for performance and may offer features like faster loading times. Drives marketed as "for Xbox" will have guaranteed compatibility. Key Considerations: USB 3.0: Ensure the drive has a USB 3.0 connection for optimal performance. Formatting: The Xbox One will likely require you to format the drive before you can use it. It is important to remember that Xbox series X/S games, that are optimized for those consoles, can not be played from external hard drives. They can however be stored on them. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byJoe - 3 months ago
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Q: Will this work with a ps4?

submitted by A - 5 months ago
  • A: Hi A, thanks for reaching out about the Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive. The Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive. Yes, it is compatible with the PS4. It will work for backing up games, however you cannot play PlayStation 4 games off this drive. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byRena - 5 months ago
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Q: Is this compatible with Tivo Premiere?

submitted by Ali G - 6 months ago
  • A: Hi Ali G, thanks for reaching out about the Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive The Western Digital 1 TB storage drive is not compatible with a TiVo Premiere. The Western Digital My Book AV DVR Expander is the only TiVo Verified external storage device supported for use with TiVo devices. It's compatible with all models of the TiVo Premiere, as well as the TiVo BOLT, TiVo Roamio, TiVo HD, and TiVo Series. You can increase the recording capacity of your TiVo box If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7 am-11 pm CST.

    submitted byRena - 6 months ago
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Q: Is this compatible with Windows 11?

submitted by Fred - 7 months ago
  • A: Hi Fred, thanks for reaching out about Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive. Yes, this will work with Windows 11. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byMatt - 7 months ago
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Q: Is this compatible with a smart tv?

submitted by Kac - 7 months ago
  • A: Hi Kac, thanks for reaching out about Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive. Some smart TVs can read USB drives. It will depend on the TV and how you format the hard drive, such as exfat, NTFS, etc. If your TV supports external USB drives, this will work. Check your TV manual for setup. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byMatt - 7 months ago
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Q: Does this work with ps5

submitted by Dannt - 9 months ago
  • A: Hi Dannt, thanks for reaching out about Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive. It will work for backing up games, however you cannot play PlayStation 5 games off this drive. To play PS5 Games on an upgraded Harddrive you would need a Gen4 NVMe SSD. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byMatt - 9 months ago
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Q: Can I connect it to and transfer from my iPhone?

submitted by Honey - 11 months ago
  • A: Hi Honey, thanks for reaching out about the Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive. Yes, you can Connect your iPhone to the storage device using the Lightning or USB-C connector, or connect the device directly to your iPhone. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7 am-11 pm CST.

    submitted byRena - 11 months ago
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Guests are saying

The product has received mixed feedback from guests, with many expressing frustration over reliability issues and data loss. While some guests appreciate the compact size and large storage capacity, others report frequent failures and overheating problems. The inclusion of a cord is a positive aspect, but the overall performance and durability have raised concerns. Guests recommend caution when considering this product for important data storage.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    2.8 out of 5 stars with 75 reviews
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
    100% would recommend
    2 recommendations

    What a surprise ... ? It broke down just 3 months

    1 out of 5 stars
    HBARDO - 27 days ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    This is ridiculous. It broke down with no warning just 3 months after the 2-year warranty expired ... !!! There no stress whatsoever. I didn't move for the entire time, no duat, no high temperatures. No unplugging. Nothing !!! I have other disks (Toshiba, Samsung & Seagate) that are 5+ years old and they work impeccanly under the same conditions. This is completely unacceptable and I AM DEFINITELY ÐONE WITH BUYING ANY WD PRODUCTS. By all means, take your time ... You have plenty of time to get your act together until you lose all your other customers and get labeled as the company producing the worst disks ever and robbing your customers of their money, data and time ...
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    Best buy for the money

    5 out of 5 stars
    moehoward - 2 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    Great drive! I have the 4TB drive. In 1985, disk storage was expensive and certainly not comparable to what we have today, and for the price!
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    Unreliable and flimsy

    1 out of 5 stars
    kkou - 2 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    Barely used it just to back up data just for safety Never touched it in a couple of yaers. When I came back to retrieve my data it was not working. Talking about a waste of money and all the data that it cost me. Shame WD. Thats it a low quality product you released there. Although long WD fan, my next HDD was not an WD
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    great performance in a compact size

    5 out of 5 stars
    Duke Hazzard - 2 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    I now have three of these in the 5TB size, all perform perfectly for their intended purpose, offline storage of seldom accessed files. I am able to transfer large chunks of data quickly, even between drives and they take up very little space when not in use, even fits in a pocket in my laptop bag.
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    Never again

    1 out of 5 stars
    Vivian - 3 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    How do you get rid of the driver on your Windows 11 system that has caused nothing but problems. The drive did not do a system image at all. Nothing but errors. Now can't turn on memory integrity due to this driver. I returned the WD Elements drive because I was fed up with it.
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    Hard drive is dead.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Lami - 3 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    The hard drive became totally dead. I tried different cables and different computers, but it did not work. No proper support is available online. I was relying on that device as solid-state trouble-free, and I lost all the data that I have been collecting for years.
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    It's really fast. Durable. Powerful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Cklap - 4 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    I bought this hard drive model several years ago and so far it hasn't slowed down one iota
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    stopped working in 4 months

    1 out of 5 stars
    frustrated2 - 4 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    it never left my desktop setup. randomly stopped working after 4 months. all data lost. terrible
    1 reply from SM OLS team - 3 months ago
    Hi, we are extremely sorry for the inconvenience and delayed response. We recommend that you try connecting the drive to another computer using a different cable and USB Ports. If the drive creates same issue with another computer then open a ticket with the error screenshots if any at https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb our technical team will get in touch with you at the earliest.
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    למה קניתי

    1 out of 5 stars
    איש פשוט - 5 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    כניסה מוזרה קנו הכל רק לא זה היום 2025 אפשר למצוא כניסת טיי אפ סי 2 טרה ב350 לא ממליץ לאף אחד
    1 reply from SM OLS team - 3 months ago
    היי, אנו מתנצלים על אי הנוחות והעיכוב בתגובה. אנו ממליצים שתיצור קשר ישירות עם צוות התמיכה שלנו כדי לפרט את הבעיה יחד עם צילומי מסך אפשריים של שגיאה אם יש. אתה יכול לפתוח כרטיס תמיכה בכתובת https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb בדרך זו, הצוות יכול לעזור לטפל בדאגה שלך. נשמח לסייע לך.
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    Terribly unreliable

    1 out of 5 stars
    mom42 - 5 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    Started malfunctioning in less than a month. I have been using WD discs for decades. I have owned a passport portable drive and using it all the time since approx. 15 years now. The latest offerings by WD over the last 3-5 years (and I've bought many) are TERRIBLE and avoidable at best in terms of quality and reliability. I am looking to switch all my storage solutions away from WD. Beware!!!
    1 reply from SM OLS team - 3 months ago
    Hi, We apologize for the inconvenience caused and delayed response. We understand your disappointment with its sudden failure. While our drives are designed for durability but the hardware malfunction can sometimes because of mishandling of other hardware like cable or port and other many reasons. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our products. If you have any other questions or concern feel free to reach out us directly at https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb
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    Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    The Cat Gods Pick - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I used this ALOT and when i whiped everything off of it, the drive turned to only have 32 gigs. I can't turn it back. But other than that its a great product, decent amount of storage and its pretty heavy. Would recomend
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
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    Junk

    1 out of 5 stars
    Kathryn - 6 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    Lost all my data I’d been saving for years. 1000’s of artwork vector files gone. This drive has always been difficult. I have 2 of them and both have failed me. Don’t waste your money.
    1 reply from SM OLS team - 3 months ago
    Hi Kathryn, We apologize for the inconvenience and delayed response. Please accept my sincere apologies for the experience that you had to go through. We recommend that you try connecting the drive to another computer using a different cable and USB Ports. If the drive creates same issue with another computer then open a ticket with the error screenshots if any at https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb our technical team will get in touch with you at the earliest.
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    WD 1TB Elements™ USB 3.0 Portable - WDBUZG0010BBK-

    1 out of 5 stars
    Kris10 - 6 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    I had this for about a year and it failed on me. I have business customer and personal data on that I hopefully should be able to retrieve but very inconvenient. I have to purchase another device and an another hard drive . I prefer external hard drives but i might have to go to cloud . I also had a WD My Book. That one lasted me 8 years and now that one failed also. Anyone look into buying WD Element I would be very cautious. maybe a higher end one would work.
    1 reply from SM OLS team - 3 months ago
    Hello Kris10, We apologize for the inconvenience and delayed response. We recommend that you please contact our technical support team directly to elaborate on your query with Possible error screenshots. You can open a support ticket at (https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb), the customer support team get back to you in a earliest possible time. We will be happy to assist you.
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    Hard drive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Gettingwhat - 7 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    Bought this to add storage for my tv Tablo...works easy in 2 minutes
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    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Thinkerbell - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Good product. Appreciated that the cord is included. Couldn’t get the automatic download to work, but still able to use it.
    value: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
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    Two failed drives.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Change - 8 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    Please beware. I got the 2TB version because it was cheap. The first one failed within first two weeks, and the replacement drive I received overheats after 15 minutes. I am now awaiting my third drive, of which I have very little hope for.
    1 reply from SM OLS team - 8 months ago
    Hi, We are sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. This is not the service we ever want for our customers, this usually never happens. We take customer feedback seriously and strive to provide reliable solutions. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your continued support. If you face any issues or require technical assistance, kindly please open a ticket at (https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb) our support team will get in touch with you at the earliest.
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    not showing in LAPTOP

    1 out of 5 stars
    DEEPAK R - 8 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    its been just 1 year and hard disk not working. i lost my saved data also dont buy it.wrost product
    1 reply from SM OLS team - 8 months ago
    Hello Deepak R., We are sorry to hear about your user experience with WD Elements USB 3.0 Portable Drive. We do apologize if you are having any issues with your drive. We would recommend reaching out to our Technical Support team, as we would be glad to assist you with any troubleshooting options that the drive may have. You can also open a support ticket with brief query and possible errors screenshots. Please refer to the link mentioned:https://support-en.wd.com/app/ask/session/ the customer support team get back to you in a earliest possible time.
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    Fatal Device Hardware Error

    1 out of 5 stars
    Ethan807 - 9 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    Had 2 of these fail so far 1st one got the fatal hardware error right out of the box, the replacement let me load 600gb worth of games onto it before having the same error
    1 reply from SM OLS team - 9 months ago
    Hello Ethan807, We are sorry to hear about your user experience with WD Elements USB 3.0 Portable Drive. We do apologize if you are having any issues with your drive. We would recommend reaching out to our Technical Support team, as we would be glad to assist you with any troubleshooting options that the drive may have. You can also open a support ticket with brief query and possible errors screenshots. Please refer to the link mentioned:https://support-en.wd.com/app/ask/session/ the customer support team get back to you in a earliest possible time.
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    Will crap out on you, even after reformatting

    1 out of 5 stars
    J**** - 9 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    This product is garbage. Crapped out on me multiple times + multiple reformats over the last 2 years. DO NOT BUY.
    1 reply from SM OLS team - 9 months ago
    Hello, We are sorry to hear about your user experience with WD Elements USB 3.0 Portable Drive. We apologize if you are experiencing any problems with your drive. We recommend that you contact our technical support team directly as we will be happy to assist you in troubleshooting any drive-related issues. We request you to open a support ticket at https://support-en.wd.com/app/ask/session/ with a brief query and possible error screenshot, the customer support team will contact you as soon as possible.
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    Amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    SAUDA - 10 months ago
    originally posted on Western Digital
    Small size and Big Storage , Worth for pricing... Loved it 😊
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