Seagate Portable 5TB vs WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive
Better Value
WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive
Western Digital
71.4$216.00
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| Spec | Seagate Portable 5TB | WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5TB | 5TB |
| Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch |
| Read Speed | 130 MB/s | 130 MB/s |
| Write Speed | 120 MB/s | 125 MB/s |
| Endurance | — | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Value Score | 71.1 | 71.4 |
| Price / TB | $44.00/TB | $43.20/TB |
| Current Price | $219.99 | $216.00 |
Our verdict
WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive slightly wins our Value Score comparison (71.4 vs 71.1), making it the better-value external hdd at current Amazon prices. It is also the cheaper option right now at $216.00 vs $219.99. 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.