Western Digital Elements 320 GB 2.5" USB 3.0 Black external hard drive

The WD Elements 320 GB is a compact Western Digital external hard drive in a black 2.5" case. It connects via USB 3.0 (USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 2.0 compatible) and is powered from the USB port, so no power adapter is needed. Inside is a 5400 rpm 2.5" HDD with an 8 MB buffer.

320 GB is small by today's standards, but it is enough for many tasks: documents, phone photos, music, a few films or a system recovery image. If you need a simple, inexpensive everyday drive, there is no point paying for terabytes.

Who it is for

• Backing up documents and photos from a PC or laptop.
• Moving files between computers when a flash drive is too small.
• A drive for a TV, media player or older computer.

Do not move the drive while it is running: like any HDD, it is sensitive to shocks. In winter, let the drive sit at room temperature for a few hours after delivery before switching it on, so no condensation forms inside.

How to connect the drive to a Mac or TV and which file system to choose is explained in External hard drive: what it is and how to choose one. Other capacities are in the external hard drives section.