WD Elements 25A2 USB Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 385 | 242 | 98 | 0.75 | 10.87 | 2.44 | 1.50 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 309 | 131 | 128 | 0.47 | 8.45 | 9.08 | 0.46 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 304 | 135 | 121 | 0.47 | 9.33 | 8.56 | 0.44 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 297 | 135 | 119 | 0.58 | 9.96 | 8.16 | 0.52 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 295 | 130 | 119 | 0.48 | 9.32 | 8.83 | 0.41 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 293 | 133 | 114 | 0.50 | 9.25 | 9.29 | 0.41 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 1000 | 273 | 126 | 114 | 0.56 | 0.19 | 6.77 | 11.28 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 3001 | 270 | 116 | 106 | 0.93 | 1.71 | 6.24 | 2.35 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 255 | 111 | 110 | 0.59 | 1.76 | 7.54 | 2.37 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 249 | 119 | 99 | 0.46 | 0.23 | 9.54 | 11.71 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 1000 | 240 | 112 | 115 | 0.57 | 0.59 | 7.97 | 5.85 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 238 | 108 | 94 | 0.63 | 11.16 | 3.72 | 0.41 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 213 | 92 | 92 | 0.52 | 1.21 | 8.44 | 3.13 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 213 | 88 | 88 | 0.43 | 0.63 | 11.61 | 3.07 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 161 | 68 | 67 | 0.59 | 1.43 | 7.84 | 3.17 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 150 | 39 | 81 | 0.39 | 2.41 | 9.88 | 16.03 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 1000 | 84 | 36 | 34 | 0.38 | 0.23 | 14.35 | 5.43 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 73 | 31 | 25 | 0.49 | 1.31 | 8.35 | 3.08 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 73 | 31 | 27 | 0.44 | 0.69 | 14.36 | 5.89 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 1000 | 68 | 27 | 25 | 0.47 | 1.29 | 13.25 | 3.56 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 1000 | 62 | 31 | 19 | 0.45 | 0.27 | 9.61 | 14.17 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 58 | 31 | 21 | 0.55 | 1.59 | 34.22 | 4.08 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 56 | 31 | 25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 2000 | 36 | 2 | 28 | 0.73 | 4.61 | 12.57 | 33.03 |
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| WD Elements 25A2 USB Device | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the WD Elements 25A2 USB Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WD Elements 25A2 USB Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WD Elements 25A2 USB Device should be used.
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The WD Elements 25A2 USB Device is an external hard drive from Western Digital (WD) designed to meet a wide range of storage needs. This hard drive offers a simple yet powerful solution for data storage and transfer. Here is a detailed description of the device, including technical details, features and application areas:
Technical details
1. Model:
- WD Elements 25A2
2. Storage capacity:
- Capacity may vary, typically from 500GB to 5TB or more, depending on the specific model.
3. Interface:
- USB 3.0: Offers a theoretical transfer speed of up to 5 Gbps. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0, but the transfer speed is limited to USB 2.0 speed.
4. Form factor:
- 2.5 inches: The form factor is compact and allows portable and external use without an additional power supply.
5. Design and housing:
- Robust housing: Typically made of plastic, sometimes aluminum for added durability and cooling.
6. Power supply:
- Bus-powered: The USB port provides both power and data, so no external power supply is required.
7. Operating system compatibility:
- Windows and macOS: Compatible with most modern operating systems. Often, simple formatting is required to make the drive ready for a specific operating system.
8. Dimensions and weight:
- Compact and lightweight: Exact dimensions and weight vary depending on capacity, but are typically in the range of approximately 115 x 80 x 15 mm and weigh between 150 and 200 grams.
9. Data encryption:
- Optional Software: Depending on your model and region, WD may provide software for additional security features such as password protection and data encryption.
Features
1. High storage capacity:
- Large Data Storage: Allows you to store large amounts of data, including documents, photos, videos and music.
2. Fast data transfer:
- USB 3.0: The high transfer speed enables quick copying and transfer of large files and folders.
3. Plug and Play:
- Easy to use: No additional driver required for most operating systems. Simply plug in and the hard drive is ready to use.
4. Portability:
- Compact Size: Lightweight and easy to carry, ideal for mobile users and use on the go.
5. Energy efficiency:
- Bus-powered: Saves energy because no additional power source is required and the hard drive is powered directly via the USB port.
6. Reliability:
- WD Quality: Western Digital is known for producing reliable storage media that is designed for continuous operation.
Areas of application
1. Private use:
- File Storage: Ideal for storing and backing up personal information, including photos, videos and documents.
- Media Library: Used to store and manage media content that can be played on different devices.
2. Professional use:
- Data Backup: Perfect for regular backups of important business data and documents.
- File Transfer: Useful for transferring files between different computers or office locations.
3. Education:
- Learning Materials: Students and teachers can use the hard drive to store and share learning materials and projects.
4. Entertainment:
- Movies and Music: Suitable for storing and transferring large media files such as movies and music files.
5. IT and technology:
- Additional Storage: Can be used as additional storage space for computers that do not have sufficient internal capacity.
- Software and Tools: Used to store software installation files and technical tools.
6. Travel:
- Mobile storage: Due to its compact size, the hard drive is easy to carry and is ideal for use on the go.
In summary, the WD Elements 25A2 USB Device offers a reliable and versatile solution for storing and transferring data. With its high capacity, fast transfer rates and portable size, it is suitable for a wide range of applications, from personal data management to professional backups and media archiving.
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WD Elements 25A2 USB Device and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of WD Elements 25A2 USB Device.
The WD Elements 25A2 USB Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WD Elements 25A2 USB Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.