Hello, I can also confirm this. The hard drive wobbles in the housing and that should not be the case in my opinion. It looks like a faulty production. I will return it to Digitec today.

The approximate write rate of the external hard drive for TimeMachine backups on a Mac is usually around 80 to 120 MB/s, depending on the specific conditions and the fragmentation of the hard drive. This speed is typical for USB 3.0 connections and mechanical hard drives.

Yes, you can format the external hard drive with exFAT. The exFAT format is often recommended if you want to use the hard drive with both Windows and Mac, as it supports files larger than 4 GB and is compatible with both operating systems. Formatting to exFAT can be done with tools such as the MiniTool Partition Wizard, as Windows' own tools sometimes have limitations. There are no restrictions or loss of warranty by formatting to exFAT on this hard drive.

The external hard drive is compatible with Windows 11 as it is officially designed for Windows 10 and higher (Windows 10+). Reformatting may be required for other operating systems, but plug-and-play support is expected for Windows 11. However, compatibility may vary depending on hardware configuration.

The product is generally compatible with Apple devices, but may require formatting for use with macOS. It uses USB 3.0, which works on Macs, but requires an adapter on newer models without a USB-A port.

I don't know!

You cannot connect the hard drive directly to a USB-C port with the supplied cable, as the cable has a USB-A connector. You will need an adapter or a USB-A to USB-C cable to establish the connection.

This external hard drive is compatible with Macs after reformulation. By default, it is formatted in NTFS, which is not supported by Macs. To use it on a Mac, you need to reformat it to a compatible format such as ExFAT or APFS via the disk utility.

Which external hard drive should I buy for Mac and PC at the same time?

The Western Digital "Elements (2TB)" external hard drive is compatible with a MacBook Pro, but it requires a USB 3.0 connection. Since recent MacBook Pros only have USB-C ports, you'll need a USB-C to USB-A adapter to connect it.

Is there one that I can use for both systems without having to format it?

I believe an exFAT formatted disc can be read on Windows and Mac. NTFS only works on Windows.

Yes, the connection cable is included with the WD Elements 5 TB external hard drive with the manufacturer no. WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN. A SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5 Gbit/s) is included in the scope of delivery.

If you do not have a USB-A socket available, you can also use another cable, such as this one: Ugreen USB-C - USB Micro B (1 m, USB 3.2 Gen 1)

The hard drive has a Micro-B SuperSpeed interface, the cable is included and is connected to the host PC via USB-A.

Yes, you can use the Western Digital Elements 5 TB external hard drive for both Mac and PC. The hard drive is compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, which makes it possible to connect it to different operating systems such as Windows and macOS. However, it should be noted that some users have reported problems when using this hard drive with Apple Silicon devices. It may therefore be necessary to format the drive before use and ensure that it is compatible with your specific device.

Yes, the USB cable is included with the Western Digital Elements 1 TB external hard drive.

Yes, this is a normal external USB disc and works with Windows 11 without any problems.

Yes, as USB 3.0 supports up to 5 Gbit/s, the hard drive should be able to be used as a memory extension for the PS5.

I can imagine that this is the case - but I can't say with 100 per cent certainty

Hello, I was supplied with a USB-A cable

Perfectly compatible, I have an iMac and no problems whatsoever.

Yes