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Black rectangular portable hard drive with USB-A cable

Western Digital

Western Digital WDBHJS0060BBK-WESN 6TB portable hard drive

SKU CH-VSYB-6YET7 MPN WDBHJS0060BBK-WESN

A 6 TB portable USB 3.2 Gen 1 drive with plug-and-play setup and a recycled-plastic enclosure

  • Total capacity6 TB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
  • Setup requirements• Windows® 10+ • Reformatting may be required for other oper
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresEffortless Expandability This plug-and-play hard drive lets
  • Product dimensions0.94 in × 3.23 in × 4.35 in

Capacity 6TB

  • 6TB capacity stores photos, videos and documents
  • Plug-and-play setup adds storage in seconds
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface transfers data at 5Gbps
  • Compact 0.94 x 3.23 x 4.35 inch design fits in a bag
  • 50% post-consumer recycled plastic enclosure reduces waste

What it is and who it is for

The WD Elements portable hard drive provides 6TB of storage in a compact black enclosure. It connects through USB 3.2 Gen 1 and works immediately on Windows 10 and later without extra software. The drive suits anyone who needs a large, simple place for photos, videos and documents while travelling or working at a desk.

Build quality and daily connections

The enclosure uses more than 50 percent post-consumer recycled plastic and weighs 0.51lb. A SuperSpeed USB-A cable rated at 5Gbps is included in the box. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface is backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports, so the drive can be plugged into older laptops or hubs without an adapter.

What this replaces and when the jump is worth it

The 6TB capacity replaces multiple smaller USB drives or cloud subscriptions that require ongoing fees. Moving to a single local volume makes sense when files exceed the free tier of online services or when internet access is unreliable. Reformatting may be required for operating systems other than Windows 10+, so buyers who rely solely on macOS or Linux should plan for that step.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB Hard Drives, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $239.99
Pricier than about 85% of the 365 comparable items (median $108.99).
Total capacity 6 TB
Higher than about 91% of the 239 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $40.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 76% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineElements
Model nameWDBHJS0060BBK-WESN
Total capacity6 TB
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible)
Size & build
Product dimensions0.94 in × 3.23 in × 4.35 in
Product weight0.51 lb (0.23 kg)
Shipping weight0.34 kg
Package size140 × 122 × 46 mm
In the box
In the box• WD Elements® Portable hard drive
• SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5 Gbit/s)
• Quick install guide

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Questions about this item

What transfer speeds does the USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface actually cap at?

The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connection runs at up to 5Gbps, and the drive is also compatible with USB 2.0 ports at their lower speed.

What are the exact dimensions and weight of the 6TB Elements drive?

It measures 0.94 inches by 3.23 inches by 4.35 inches and weighs 0.51lb.

How is the drive installed and what step is commonly missed?

Connect the included SuperSpeed USB-A cable to a USB 3.2 Gen 1 or USB 3.0 port; on Windows 10 or later it works immediately, but other operating systems may require reformatting before use.

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