5TB Western Digital Elements drops to $180 — cheap storage returns as SSD prices soar

The Western Digital Elements 5TB portable hard drive has received a significant price cut of $120, bringing its cost down to $180 from the original MSRP of $300. The deal is part of a limited-time sales event, so potential buyers are advised to act quickly before the discount expires.

Just a few years ago, most consumers abandoned traditional hard disk drives in favor of faster SSD storage. However, the recent surge in SSD prices has prompted a renewed interest in alternative storage solutions. The WD Elements line has long been a reliable choice for backup storage, and this latest discount makes it even more attractive.

The drive features a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, offering sequential read and write speeds of up to 130 MB/s. As a portable model, it does not require an external power cable — simply plug it into a desktop PC or laptop via the included USB-A to Micro-USB cable. For added versatility, the drive can also be connected to a router to function as network-attached storage, making it useful for extra backups of data already stored on portable SSDs or NAS devices.

The drive is compatible with Windows out of the box, but can be reformatted for use with other operating systems. Western Digital backs the product with a two-year warranty. The discount is valid only until the end of the day, making this a time-sensitive opportunity for those seeking affordable external storage.