Western Digital 2TB Elements SE - Portable SSD, USB 3.0
USB 3.0,fast yet affordable storage performance,up to 80 MB/s read and 30 MB/s write speed,all major video and audio formats,Format Compatibility: Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone, iPad
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About Western Digital 2TB Elements SE - Portable SSD, USB 3.0
Overall Feedback:
76% positive
68% appreciated the ample storage capacity, though 32% found it limited
I noticed that the product's capacity is about 1.8TB, despite being advertised as 2TB.
The drive capacity is great, but it's not very fast and not suitable for my photo archive.
I noticed that the device has only 31.9GB of capacity, which is less than expected.
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The device has only 31.9GB of capacity, which is less than expected.
I had to delete my favorite games to make space for new ones, indicating that the external solid-state drive's storage capacity was insufficient.
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67% appreciated its wide compatibility, though 33% encountered issues with their device
The utilities and security software for this drive are not compatible with newer macs (M1 processor and up).
The WD Element is not compatible with any of its own Discovery/Backup/Utilities, etc.
Games optimized for consoles like Xbox series s/x and ps5 are not compatible with external hard drives.
Games with X|S on their pictures in the store will not launch while on this drive.
69% praised its rugged and durable design, though 31% experienced damage after a drop
It's too early for me to comment on the durability and longevity of the drive. However, I've assembled several PCs from individual components and hard drives usually fail after several years.
I received the external solid-state drive as a Christmas gift and am uncertain about its durability.
My external solid state drive is failing after just 6 months of use.
The overall rating decreased due to hardware issues and the drive's durability lasting only a year.
69% praised for its fast data transfer speeds, while 31% experienced slow loading times
The external hard drive is reliable and provides ample storage capacity. The USB 3.0 connection ensures fast transfer speeds, making it convenient for transferring large files or backing up data.
I am satisfied with the performance of the drive and very pleased with it. If the performance changes over time, I will modify my review accordingly.
I have a drive with a write speed of around 60 MB/s and a read speed of around 65 MB/s.
69% liked its compact and lightweight design, while 31% found it bulky
The drive is compact enough to fit in a shirt pocket and is great for always having access to your data or other digital media.
I gave an average score for portability, mentioning that the drive is small and someone who uses a laptop would find it portable.
Regarding portability, the durability of drives has not improved much over the last 10 years.
