$64.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
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 - 1 year 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 - 1 year agoTarget staff supportA: It did not work with my Playstation 4 ufortuntaley.
submitted byDenise - 10 months ago
Q: Will this work with a ps4?
submitted by A - 10 days 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 - 9 days agoTarget expert support
Q: Is this compatible with Tivo Premiere?
submitted by Ali G - 2 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 - 2 months agoTarget expert support
Q: Is this compatible with Windows 11?
submitted by Fred - 2 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 - 2 months agoTarget expert support
Q: Is this compatible with a smart tv?
submitted by Kac - 3 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 - 3 months agoTarget expert support
Q: Does this work with ps5
submitted by Dannt - 5 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 - 5 months agoTarget expert support
Q: Can I connect it to and transfer from my iPhone?
submitted by Honey - 6 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 - 6 months agoTarget expert support
Q: I have check with WD and they told me this is not a SSD drive on the box it says HDD????
submitted by farscape - 1 year ago
A: Hi farscape, thanks for reaching out about the Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive. The Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive is the HDD model. The Western Digital 1TB Elements SE is the SSD model. 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 - 1 year agoTarget expert support
Q: Is it compatible for an Xbox series S
submitted by Joey - 1 year ago
A: Hi Joey, thanks for reaching out about Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive. Yes, it is compatible with the Xbox Series s If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.
submitted byMike - 1 year agoTarget expert support
Q: does it come with a cable that i can use to connect to my laptop?
submitted by Question - 1 year ago
A: Hi Question, thanks for reaching out about the Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive. Yes, the USB data cable is included with the Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive. 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 - 1 year agoTarget expert support
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Summary of reviews
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 63 reviews
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
100% would recommend
2 recommendations
למה קניתי
1 out of 5 stars
איש פשוט - 24 days 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
Terribly unreliable
1 out of 5 stars
mom42 - 1 month 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!!!
Western Digital 1TB Storage Drive
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
The Cat Gods Pick - 1 month 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
Junk
1 out of 5 stars
Kathryn - 2 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.
WD 1TB Elements™ USB 3.0 Portable - WDBUZG0010BBK-
1 out of 5 stars
Kris10 - 2 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.
Hard drive
5 out of 5 stars
Gettingwhat - 2 months ago
originally posted on Western Digital
Bought this to add storage for my tv Tablo...works easy in 2 minutes
Good
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Thinkerbell - 3 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.
Two failed drives.
1 out of 5 stars
Change - 4 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 - 4 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.
not showing in LAPTOP
1 out of 5 stars
DEEPAK R - 4 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 - 4 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.
Fatal Device Hardware Error
1 out of 5 stars
Ethan807 - 4 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 - 4 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.
Will crap out on you, even after reformatting
1 out of 5 stars
J**** - 5 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 - 5 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.
Amazing
5 out of 5 stars
SAUDA - 5 months ago
originally posted on Western Digital
Small size and Big Storage , Worth for pricing... Loved it 😊
Stopped working after 6 months of use
1 out of 5 stars
Singh431 - 9 months ago
originally posted on Western Digital
Bought 5tb external HDD 6 months back but all of sudden gave clicking noise and it stopped working completely .I have lost 3 tb of data in a flash .There is no use of such external drives with low performance and unsafe to keep your valuable data.. Never buy this particular product.
1 reply from SM OLS team - 9 months ago
Hello Singh431, 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. Please get in touch with our technical support team by opening a ticket at https://support-en.wd.com/app/ask/session/ and share as much information as possible with error screenshots. We will certainly look into the matter to resolve the issues at the earliest.
very good and fast
5 out of 5 stars
philippe663 - 10 months ago
originally posted on Western Digital
very good is my 5 WD , Have 1 TB - 2x2TB - 2 x 3TB
Do not buy this product
1 out of 5 stars
Sven424 - 11 months ago
originally posted on Western Digital
Owned less than a year. Took care of it; was gentle, kept it in a hard case. Then it stopped working one day for no apparent reason. Same as all the other complaints; drive is making clicking noises but not recognised by any computer. Local IT repair guy says this is a very common issue with WD, and he wouldn't even touch it as it's un fixable issue. Lost a lot of personal photos and data as I cannnot afford monstrous data recovery costs. Worst product experience I've ever had. Don't buy.
1 reply from SM OLS team - 10 months ago
Hello Sven424, We're sorry to hear about your experience with WD Elements Portable Drive and appreciate your time for providing the review. There can a few causes due to which the drive has stopped working. Such causes include the faulty USB port of the drive or the computer, faulty USB cable of the drive or the drive itself may not be getting enough power to spin up and register on the computer to show up. Unsafe ejection of the drive during any read or write operation can also result in the corruption of the drive's partition. 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. We would request you to 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. All our products must pass our stringent quality standards before leaving our factory to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. We stand behind our products throughout the device's factory warranty period. Please contact us via the phone with reference to the review to ensure an overall good experience with Western Digital. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Bad product
1 out of 5 stars
Sinegugu - 1 year ago
originally posted on Western Digital
Product stopped working while have my data inside and apparently it can’t be fixed.
1 reply from SM OLS team - 1 year ago
Hello, We are sorry to hear about your user experience with WD Elements Portable Hard Drive and appreciate your time providing this review and bringing this matter to our attention. 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. We would request you to 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/ All our products must pass our stringent quality standards before leaving our factory to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. We stand behind our products throughout the device's factory warranty period. You can contact us directly via phone to address any questions or concerns to ensure good overall user experience. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Not reliable
1 out of 5 stars
Jetstream - 1 year ago
originally posted on Western Digital
This disk is totally unreliable 2 months after warranty with a very scrupulous and gentle use suddenly clicking of the death and no more recognized. Purchased to replace a 10 years old 2TB USB driver of another brand because I needed more storage space and the old is overused and way past its MTTF and I feared that it could have failed in any moment: the old is still perfectly working, this is dead and no way to try to recover anything without professional equipment.
1 reply from SM OLS team - 1 year ago
Hello Jetstream, We are sorry to hear about your user experience with WD Elements Portable Hard Drive and appreciate your time providing this review and bringing this matter to our attention. There can a few causes due to which the drive has stopped working. Such causes include the faulty USB port of the drive or the computer, faulty USB cable of the drive or the drive itself may not be getting enough power to spin up and register on the computer to show up. Unsafe ejection of the drive during any read or write operation can also result in the corruption of the drive's partition. 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. We would request you to 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/ All our products must pass our stringent quality standards before leaving our factory to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. We stand behind our products throughout the device's factory warranty period. You can contact us directly via phone to address any questions or concerns to ensure good overall user experience. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
WD Drive Utilities does not work
3 out of 5 stars
hr99 - 1 year ago
originally posted on Western Digital
The WD Drive Utilities program always gives this error message for this drive (I have the 4tb): Attach a supported WD drive. I have other WD drives (Passport) and they work properly with WD Drive Utilities. Why can't I use WD Drive Utilities with the this Elements 4tb drive?
1 reply from SM OLS team - 1 year ago
Hello HR99, We're sorry to hear about your experience with WD Elements External Hard Drive and appreciate your time for providing the review. Please be informed that WD Drive Utilities is not supported in WD Elements hard drives. If you suspect the drive may not be performing properly. please reach out to our Technical Support team, and we would be glad to assist you with troubleshooting the device. We would request you to open a support ticket in brief and share with possible error screenshots. Please refer to the link mentioned:https://support-en.wd.com/app/ask/session/ All our products must pass our stringent quality standards before leaving our factory to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. We stand behind our products throughout the device's factory warranty period. We would appreciate the opportunity to assist you further. You can contact us by phone below and provide your details. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
stopped from working without any apparent reason
2 out of 5 stars
Minime - 1 year ago
originally posted on Western Digital
stopped from working without any apparent reason !!
1 reply from SM OLS team - 1 year ago
Hello Minime, We are sorry to hear about your user experience with WD Elements Portable Hard Drive and appreciate your time providing this review and bringing this matter to our attention. 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. We would request you to 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. All our products must pass our stringent quality standards before leaving our factory to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. We stand behind our products throughout the device's factory warranty period. You can contact us directly via phone to address any questions or concerns to ensure good overall user experience. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Worse product- do not buy
1 out of 5 stars
vineet - 1 year ago
originally posted on Western Digital
After one year yesterday it stopped working, I lost data more than 1TB including my years of collection of pics and important project details. I regret buying this drive. On the other hand, I have Seagate older than this working fine.
1 reply from SM OLS team - 1 year ago
Hello Vineet, We're sorry to hear about your user experience with the WD Elements Portable Drives and appreciate your time for providing this review. If you suspect the drive may not be performing properly. please reach out to our Technical Support team, and we would be glad to assist you with troubleshooting the device. We would request you to open a support ticket in brief and share with possible error screenshots. Please refer to the link mentioned:https://support-en.wd.com/app/ask/session/ All our products must pass our stringent quality standards before leaving our factory to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. We stand behind our products throughout the device's factory warranty period. We would appreciate the opportunity to assist you further. You can contact us by phone below and provide your details. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.