WD's 6TB Elements portable hard drive drops to $260 for simple plug-and-play backups
If you just need extra storage without paying for features you won't use, this is worth a look. The WD 6TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive has dropped to $260 (was $320) at Amazon.
WD Elements strips out the backup software and encryption tools you get on WD's My Passport line, which keeps the price down and the setup dead simple: plug it in, and it works.
Why we recommend it
WD Elements drives have been a reliable, bloat-free choice for external storage for years, and this 6TB model continues that.
The USB 3.2 Gen 1 connection is plenty fast for backups and media transfers, and the compact, half-pound enclosure makes it easy to toss in a bag or leave connected to a desktop as an always-on backup target.
Because it skips the bundled software and encryption of WD's My Passport series, this is squarely a budget-focused pick: you're...
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