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5 TB External HDD Western Digital WD Elements Portable (WDBU), USB 3.0, black Review

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Description of 5 TB External HDD Western Digital WD Elements Portable (WDBU), USB 3.0, black

The WD Elements USB 3.0 Portable Drive offers versatile connectivity, up to 4TB capacity, and ultra-fast transfer speeds for users looking for reliable, high-capacity portable storage. The compact, lightweight device is perfect for an active lifestyle, bringing WD quality and reliability to your lifestyle.

Reviews

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Type of review

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A good product, more pros than cons.

USB 3.0 Windows 7 x64 OS tested Obviously not an SSD, but when cosmic speeds are not crucial, the longer lifespan and lower cost make up for it.

Pros
  • The flight has been great for the past three years. Durability. Reasonable cost. Fast for its class.
Cons
  • A sturdy, soldered connector can be found within.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The quality exceeds all expectations, I recommend to buy.

Following the failure of three terabytes of storage provided by Toshiba installed on a personal computer, this product emerged as a true savior and made it possible for us to establish a trustworthy backup storage for an elegant collection of photographs documenting a variety of travels and photo sessions. Some pros: A remarkable external hard disk that possesses an extraordinary capacity for data storage. It's a tad on the heavy side, but considering that it can store 5 terabytes of data, it's

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best I have ever used, great product for anyone!

The transfer of a half terabyte of data (there were 40,549 files and 2,582 folders) took 2 hours and 50 minutes to complete. Since the disk was acquired for the purpose of storing media files, my expectation is that it will be up to the challenge. The picture shows a comparison of drives with capacities of 1 terabyte, 2 terabytes, and 4 terabytes, as well as the back of the device and a connector.

Pros
  • Price, small, convenient driving.
Cons
  • No defects found.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not everything is so bad, but there are disadvantages.

For persistent work through special utility, raise the head parking time or deactivate parking entirely. Suitable for keeping archives or for rarely use. The benefits of it include: speed of recording, an adequately length cord, and silence during operation are all desirable qualities. Various disadvantages: If the wire is touched or the disk is moved, the connection on the disk wiggles and can be dislodged from its position in the system. The indication is really bright and lights up the…

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A good product, I advise you to try it.

Acquired on November 9th, 2022. A typical disk. Despite the fact that the quality is poorly understood. The evaluation will be updated in real time. Was linked to the Acer Iconia W700 nonstop from 20:00:00:20.2222-2:32:00:22. He warmed up as he copied nonstop for several hours. There was no noticeable difference in speed between tiny and large files, and the temperature reached 50 degrees (see photo).

Pros
  • Compact.
Cons
  • Currently unknown. Only time can tell.

Much faster than all of my previous built-in screws, it works. Obviously not an SSD, but only for keeping pictures, videos, and other rarely used junk. If you haven't written it yet, the screw is still living because if it dies, I'll write it without a doubt.

Pros
  • Size, construction quality, and a range of black body hues. Nicely designed, decently long cord. And the capacity, of course:
Cons
  • Although it's obviously not loud in any case, I had assumed it would be quieter. However, the computer (NUC7p) operates even more quietly than this screw. Additionally, a functioning computer can be heard at the desktop while they are both turned on.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best purchase in my life, I will definitely buy it again.

The wire has a very particular shape. When there is a storm at sea, I connect mostly to the computer and sometimes even to the VFB TV set-top box. This allows me to take travels, which is a really helpful strategy.

Pros
  • Fast-nimble. Even on a number of occasions, she fell to the ground from a height of one meter. Works.
Cons
  • For a period of two years less 18 gigabytes.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good product, not disappointed.

After using it for a few months, I decided to replace my Iomega Mini with a new one in 2022. Linked to a WiFi router (an ASUS RT-AC87U). After two months, there have been no issues. He does what has to be done. The speed is around par, and the amount of noise is sufficient. The cost of two terabytes of storage is more than acceptable.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The quality exceeds all expectations, I recommend to buy.

The lightweight and compact design of the hard disk was a nice surprise. It generates almost minimal heat and operates silently. I have had zero issues with this purchase as of now. Recommend it!

Pros
  • Miniature and easy to carry. Large storage capacity, silent operation.
Cons
  • No

Revainrating 2 out of 5

The product does not match the description, poor quality.

example in point, it is unfortunate that the maker produces such an unremarkable product. One of the factors is the weight by which I made my decision, despite the fact that I was misled about it.

Pros
  • typical disk
Cons
  • the declared weight is 130 grams, however when it was purchased at one of the stores accessible via the market, the cashier told me that it was 134 grams when it was actually 152 grams without a cord. When compared to my seagate, the vibration of the case can be noticed.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Never buy this product.

For my own movie collection, I require a sizable disk. However, that disc won't work here. Lost cash. There have been zero issues with the two WD hard drives I purchased five years ago.

Pros
  • The absence of any advantages
Cons
  • WD's external drives have traditionally excelled in data transfer speed, but what's really important is that they can be used to store and play back media like movies and videos on a DVD player or TV through USB. However, unlike external disks that cost only a third as much, this one cannot be read on a computer.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Nothing unusual, normal product.

An crucial nuance. The model is regarded to be out of date, and there is no way to install the most recent version of WD firmware on it (at least not without making a lot of noise with a tambourine). According to WD, there would be no option for gaining remote access to files. Those that are accessible from the street will not have access to the other houses in the neighborhood. The drive will only allow access from a single network because that is the only network to which it is connected. The

Disk as disk. There is no difference in the speed from the others. The container is made of plastic. Because I don't use it for very long, I can't comment on how durable it is. The results of the test are shown here.

Pros
  • Price.
Cons
  • Could make the experience of one's body more pleasurable.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Im amazed! It was definitely worth the money!

The delivery is fast, the packaging is good, I checked the volume at the point of issue . I have 3 of these disks, but one dropped, so it malfunctions. I ordered from the same manufacturer. I haven’t tested it in work yet, but I hope everything will be fine, since the previous ones have not failed in several years of use .

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Just a terrible product, very upset.

I copied an archive of family photos and videos onto it in August 2022. Got the ate today and voila. He refused to delete everything, to format it too, then he whistled and stopped working at all. When connected, it whistles and does not work. Something is not lucky for me with WD - they constantly die. And someone else is the opposite.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best price for this product, will buy more!

I use the disk at the level of a novice user and I won’t say anything new. But I like the drive - I like the fast transfer speed and quiet, almost silent operation. Very quickly connects to the computer and also turns off. I watch movies on TV through a disk. Everything is very good.