Seagate Portable 5TB vs WD Elements 4TB
Specs compared
| Spec | Seagate Portable 5TB | WD Elements 4TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5TB | 4.1TB |
| Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Read Speed | 130 MB/s | — |
| Write Speed | 120 MB/s | — |
| Endurance | — | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Value Score | 50.0 | 75.0 |
| Price / TB | $0.00/TB | $0.00/TB |
| Current Price | — | $99.99 |
Our verdict
WD Elements 4TB significantly wins our Value Score comparison (75.0 vs 50.0), making it the better-value external hdd at current Amazon prices. The Seagate Portable 5TB offers 5TB of storage vs 4.096TB for the WD Elements 4TB. Value Score is calculated daily from price, price per TB, read speed, endurance TBW, and warranty — so rankings shift as prices change. Check back to see if today's winner still leads.
Value Score combines price per TB (35%), speed (25%), endurance (20%), warranty (10%), and reviews (10%). Updated daily from Amazon.