Seagate Portable 5TB vs WD 6TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive
Better Value
WD 6TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive
Western Digital
71.4$258.39
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| Spec | Seagate Portable 5TB | WD 6TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5TB | 6TB |
| 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 | $43.07/TB |
| Current Price | $219.99 | $258.39 |
Our verdict
WD 6TB 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. The WD 6TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive offers 6TB of storage vs 5TB for the Seagate Portable 5TB. The Seagate Portable 5TB is cheaper at $219.99 vs $258.39, so if budget is the priority, consider it as an alternative. 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.