The Western Digital Elements SE Portable SSD 1TB offers reliable high-speed storage in a compact and robust design. This external solid-state drive enables fast data transfer speeds, making it suitable for transferring large files, backing up important documents, and expanding the storage capacity of laptops, tablets, and compatible devices. With a storage capacity of 1 TB, it provides ample space for photos, videos, music collections, and work files. The drive features a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface that supports transfer speeds of up to 400 MB/s, significantly faster than traditional hard drives. Its compact dimensions of approximately 8.6 cm x 5.4 cm x 0.8 cm and lightweight of about 28 g make it particularly portable for travel and everyday use. The sturdy aluminum casing offers protection against minor bumps and aids in heat dissipation during extended use. This SSD requires no external power supply and operates entirely through the USB connection. It comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-A adapter for compatibility with various devices. It is designed for use with Windows and Mac computers and does not require additional software for basic functionality. The drive maintains consistent performance over a wide temperature range of 0°C to 35°C during operation. Its silent operation without moving parts makes it suitable for quiet environments. This portable storage solution is especially useful for photographers, students, professionals, and anyone needing reliable external storage with fast data access. The Elements SE Portable SSD represents a successor model in Western Digital's portable storage product line, offering improved performance and durability compared to previous generations of portable drives.
USB ports | USB-A, USB-C |
Read transfer speed | 400 MB/s |
Item number | 69440004 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | External SSDs |
Manufacturer No. | WDBAYN0010BBK |
Release date | 15.4.2026 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Storage capacity | 1 TB |
USB ports | USB-A, USB-C |
Read transfer speed | 400 MB/s |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂ emissions | 4.64 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 0.11 |
Scope of delivery | USB-A adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable |
Length | 8.60 cm |
Width | 5.40 cm |
Height | 0.80 cm |
Weight | 28 g |
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The WD Elements SE SSD is well suited for laptop users to back up private data such as photos or holiday videos. It is also an ideal travel companion because it is so small and light.
The WD Elements SE is an affordable SSD. Compared to the HP P700, however, it only offers half as much memory and is not even half as fast. The HPP700, on the other hand, reeled off the test programme quickly - and is now the number one external SSD.
