High capacity in a sleek design The sleek design offers up to 22TB(1A) capacity, making WD Elements HDD desktop storage the ideal solution for easy, add-on storage of your important photos, music, videos, and files.
Improve PC performance When your internal drive is almost full, your PC slows down. Don’t delete files – free up space on your internal drive by transferring files to your WD Elements HDD desktop storage and get your computer moving again.
Fast transfer rates When connected to a USB 3.0 port, the WD Elements desktop hard disk drive delivers fast data transfer rates.
Plug-and-play simplicity The WD Elements Desktop Hard Drive works right out-of-the-box with Windows PCs – just plug into the USB port to instantly add storage.
USB 3.0 & USB 2.0 Compatibile With this single drive, you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backwards-compatibility with USB 2.0 devices as well.
Formatted for Windows 10+ The WD Elements desktop hard disk drive is formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows 10+ and can be reformatted for Mac.
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Add To Basket Add To Basket Customer Reviews 4.5 out of 5 stars 23,716 4.5 out of 5 stars 4,813 4.5 out of 5 stars 4,813 4.6 out of 5 stars 277,442 Price £127.99£127.99 — — £81.95£81.95 Technology HDD HDD HDD HDD Auto Backup Software ✘ ✘ Great for Plug-and-play storage Backup and restore RAID backup Portable storage Interface SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 SuperSpeed USB 3.2/3.0/2.0 SuperSpeed USB 3.2/3.0/2.0 SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 Compatibility Windows; Mac w/Reformat Windows; Mac w/Reformat Windows; Mac w/Reformat Windows; Mac w/Reformat Hardware Encryption ✘ ✘ Password Protection ✘ ✘Will this drive WD Elements Desktop work with my Xbox or PS4? What about my Mac or PC?
Yes, however, it’s best suited for PC or Mac. For the best gaming experience, we recommend the WD_BLACK D50, which is designed for optimal compatibility with Xbox/PS5/PS4.
I’m not computer savvy, is the set-up easy?
Setup is simple! Plug the drive into a USB Type-A 3.0 or 2.0 port using the included USB Type-A cable and open your device’s file manager, such as File Explorer or Finder.
Do you need a battery for the drive to work?
The Elements Desktop drive is powered with the included AC adapter. There is no battery or battery replacement to worry about.
What needs to be done to format this device for mac?
To easily reformat to Mac, plug in the drive, open your Mac’s Disk Utility application, and follow the steps from there. Please note, this will erase any data on the drive.
The WD Elements desktop hard disk drive with USB 3.0 offers reliable, high capacity, add-on storage, fast data transfer rates, and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. The drive’s features up to 20TB capacity
IMPROVE PC PERFORMANCE When your internal drive is almost full, your PC slows down. Don’t delete files – free up space on your internal drive by transferring files to your WD Elements HDD desktop storage and get your computer moving again
STORE MORE OF WHAT’s IMPORTANT. With capacities up to 20TB, the WD Elements desktop hard disk drive helps you store more photos, videos, music, and file
FAST TRANSFER RATES. When connected to a USB 3.0 port, the WD Elements desktop hard disk drive delivers fast data transfer rates
Setup is simple! Plug the drive into a USB Type-A 3.0 or 2.0 port using the included USB Type-A cable and open your device’s file manager, such as File Explorer or Finder
PLUG-AND-PLAY SIMPLICITY. The WD Elements Desktop Hard Drive works right out-of-the-box with Windows 10+ PCs – just plug into the USB port to instantly add storage.
USB 3.0 AND USB 2.0 COMPATABILIY With this single drive, you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backwards-compatibility with USB 2.0 devices as well.
WD QUALITY INSIDE AND OUT. We build the drive to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. Then, we help protect with a durable enclosure designed for style and protection Technical product details:
Additional Information
| ASIN | B09TYZCN61 |
|---|---|
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | 673 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) 10 in External Hard Drives 26 in Components & Replacement Parts |
| Date First Available | 6 Mar. 2022 |
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Customers say
Customers find the external hard drive offers good storage capacity, with one mentioning it can hold PS5 games, and appreciate its flawless functionality and quick file transfer speeds through USB 3.0. They consider it excellent value for high storage volume, well-made, and incredibly easy to set up and use. The noise level receives mixed feedback – while some find it quiet enough, others report it makes regular bassy thumps through their desks.
