Hard Drive | 20 TB Mechanical Hard Disk |
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Brand | Western Digital |
Series | Elements Desktop |
Item model number | WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN |
Hardware Platform | PC, Mac w/ Reformat |
Product Dimensions | 13.49 x 4.8 x 16.59 cm; 898.11 g |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 13.5 x 4.8 x 16.6 Centimetres |
Colour | Black |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 1.1 |
Western Digital 20TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for Plug-and-Play Storage - WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN, Black
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Digital storage capacity | 20000 GB |
Hard disk interface | USB 1.1 |
Connectivity technology | USB |
Brand | Western Digital |
Special feature | Plug-and-play simplicity, Fast transfer rates |
Hard disk form factor | 3.5 Inches |
Hard disk description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
Compatible devices | PC, Mac |
Installation type | External Hard Drive |
Colour | Black |
About this item
- High-capacity add-on storage
- Fast data transfers
- Plug-and-play ready for Windows PCs
- WD quality inside and out
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ASIN | B09VCXWPQG |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,485 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #43 in External Hard Drives |
Date First Available | April 5 2022 |
Manufacturer | Western Digital |
Place of Business | San Jose, CA 95119, US |
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Storage Capacity | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.1 |
Portability | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.9 |
Sold by | Amazon.ca | AILUO-CA | TheTechGroup | Amazon.ca | MINHA-NY | Amazon.ca |
storage capacity | 20000 GB | 18 TB | 16 TB | 16 TB | 14 TB | 2 TB |
hardware interface | usb | sata 6 0 gb | usb3.0 | usb3.0, usb | usb3.0 | usb3.0, usb2.0 |
compatible devices | PC, Mac | PC, Mac, Desktop, Laptop, Television | desktop | Desktop | desktop | PC, Mac (reformatting required) |
form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | — | — | 3.5-inch | Portable |
read speed | — | 160 megabytes per second | 120 megabytes per second | 120 megabytes per second | — | 1 bytes per second |
From the manufacturer
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High capacity in a sleek design
The sleek design offers up to 20TB(1A) capacity, making WD Elements HDD desktop storage the ideal solution for easy, add-on storage of your important photos, music, videos, and files.
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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.
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Fast transfer rates
When connected to a USB 3.0 port, the WD Elements desktop hard disk drive delivers fast data transfer rates.
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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.
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USB 3.0 and 2.0 compatibility
With this single drive, you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backwards-compatibility with USB 2.0 devices as well.
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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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Customer Reviews
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Capacity
| Up to 20TB | Up to 5TB | Up to 18TB | Up to 36TB |
Backup Software
| ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Great for
| Plug-and-play storage | Portable Plug-and-play storage | Backup and restore | RAID backup |
Technology
| HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
Hardware Encryption
| ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
Password Portection
| ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ |
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.
(1A) 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
Product specifications subject to change without notice. Pictures shown may vary from actual products.
Western Digital, the Western Digital logo, WD, the WD logo, WD Elements, and My Book are registered marks or marks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. Windows and Xbox are marks of Microsoft Corporation. Mac is a mark of Apple, Inc. PS4 is a mark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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WD Elements desktop HDD storage 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.
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UPDATE FEB 1, 2023: My original review stands as is; the drive has worked, quietly and flawlessly since buying it in 2021. I partitioned the HDD, approximately "2/3 Data & 1/3 Backup" and that's worked out well. I've only needed to restore from Backup once, but it was seamless and all worked as it should. Around the end of November 2022, I bought a second one of the same model "Desktop" external HDD. It's also partitioned, and the data storage is from a newer machine at full USB 3.0 speed. I can say (happily) that there are no problems. Both of these drives are extremely quiet, run very cool, and do the job they're intended for. These are not a substitute for a "shirt pocket" 2.5" USB-powered portable external drive - just the fact that each has a separate AC power supply makes them "stay put" devices. Incidentally, unlike some AC adapters I've known, the adapter supplied with each of these runs very cool, as they should. They also (miracle of miracles) have the AC connector arranged so that the adapter will sit at a 90-degree angle from a 110VAC outlet or most power bars, which means that they don't cover up other AC outlets. It's a simple thing, but very much appreciated. I purchased my 2nd of this model HDD during the "Black Friday" sale, so the price was 15-20% lower than "list" - finding something you need anyway, and then on sale is a bonus. The elderly Hitachi 3 TB drive mentioned in my original review has retired, although I check its functioning about once a month, since it holds documents that might still be needed. It did yeoman service and for its time, was at the higher end of the technology pool. That said, both of these WD 6TB (actually about 5.8 TB) drives are smaller, quieter, cooler, and have much faster i/o than the earlier generation unit. They do come with a high-grade data cable, but it's only about 1 metre/3ft. long. Should you need more length, it's well worth the small extra investment to buy a high-quality data cable, rather than "cheapest." I try to keep cable lengths as short as is practical, since there is a measurable loss of data transfer speed when a long cable is used. Fortunately, not a problem in this case. I have no hesitation in giving this unit 5 stars - I liked the performance of my first purchase that I bought another - admittedly for a specific job, but still excellent in all respects. This is not the cheapest drive available, but the cost is money well spent. Five more stars.
I was surprised by the small size of the drive. From the reviews, I was a bit concerned about possible noise. There is zero sound except you can hear it start up. It’s also cool i.e., barely warm to the touch. I was also surprised to find that it’s a 7200-rpm drive. This is not stated anywhere and is impossible to find on Google or on the WD website or literature. I literally had to test the drive with Crystal disk to learn the RPM. A tiny light on the front of the drive blinks when it’s recording. The drive goes to sleep when not In use. I am using it to back up a NAS that has 5 hard drives ranging in size from 2 to 6 TB. I highly recommend this drive.
Two Month Update - Working fantastic. Backing up my Synology NAS as shown in video. The USB drive is totally silent, no vivration, no heat and goes to sleep when not in use
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Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2023
I was surprised by the small size of the drive. From the reviews, I was a bit concerned about possible noise. There is zero sound except you can hear it start up. It’s also cool i.e., barely warm to the touch. I was also surprised to find that it’s a 7200-rpm drive. This is not stated anywhere and is impossible to find on Google or on the WD website or literature. I literally had to test the drive with Crystal disk to learn the RPM. A tiny light on the front of the drive blinks when it’s recording. The drive goes to sleep when not In use. I am using it to back up a NAS that has 5 hard drives ranging in size from 2 to 6 TB. I highly recommend this drive.
Two Month Update - Working fantastic. Backing up my Synology NAS as shown in video. The USB drive is totally silent, no vivration, no heat and goes to sleep when not in use
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When I first received it, I hooked it up to my Windows PC to do a quick and basic performance test (nothing crazy, just copying files to and from). I was able to get +200MB/s in Windows when copying larger files. The speed drops with small files, but that's expected.
After hooking it up to the NAS, write speeds are pretty consistent between 100MB/s [smaller files] & 160MB/s [larger files] during backups (since it's for backups, I have a fair bit of compression enabled which slows things down a bit. Software encryption is also enabled. This is more a limitation of the NAS CPU, not so much the drive I think). Performance wise, I'm very happy with it.
One thing to note, and made me concerned even before purchase, was the listed operating temps at 5C to 35C. Except when first powering up after being powered off for a while, the temps are always higher than 35C. Being a WD drive, this honestly doesn't surprise me. After looking up the actual drive specs (it's a white label model #: WDC WD140EDGZ-11B2DA2 in my case) the critical max temp is 77C, recommended max is 65C, max 56C and avg max 51 [ https://smarthdd.com/database/WDC-WD140EDGZ-11B2DA2/85.00A85/ ]. I found the drive was pushing close to 60C after extended periods of writes (took a few hours), with it generally idling (but still spinning) at around 50C. I think the issue is that the rubber feet/pads are VERY thin and they restrict the passive airflow. I put a couple 'shims' under it, raising it to ~4mm off its resting surface, and the temps dropped by ~5-10C for both extended usage and idle (even after 3 hours of heaving writing, the temp doesn't go above 51C now). I would recommend doing the same until WD adds thicker pads themselves. [FYI, the ambient temp in the space it lives is generally between 20 & 25C]
Operationally, it's super quiet! I think this was the most surprising aspect of it. My previous external HDD that this is replacing was notably louder under load.
Overall, I'm very happy with this drive, with my only concern being the limited airflow to keep temps down due to the too thin foot pads.
For MY purposes it works fine. It's for backup.
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I recently purchased the 18TB variant of this external hard drive, and I must say, I’m thoroughly impressed. Prior to making this investment, I had experienced the unfortunate demise of a competitor’s 12TB drive. Thankfully, I was able to retrieve all my data, but it was a stark reminder of the importance of choosing a reliable brand.
Western Digital has proven itself to be just that – reliable. Unlike my previous experience with another brand that exhibited concerning cracking sounds, this Western Digital drive operates quietly and smoothly, a testament to its solid engineering and durability.
What’s particularly appealing about Western Digital’s lineup is the wide range of capacities available, ranging from 4TB all the way up to a whopping 22TB. As a content creator with demanding storage needs, having access to such expansive capacities is essential for backing up my work and ensuring I never run out of space.
Speaking of which, as a content creator, graphic designer, and video editor, storage space vanishes in the blink of an eye. That’s why having a high-capacity external hard drive like the Western Digital 18TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive is an absolute necessity. It not only provides ample space for storing large media files and project backups but also offers peace of mind knowing that my valuable work is securely backed up.
In fact, I’m so impressed with this external hard drive that I’m already considering upgrading to the 22TB model in the near future. After all, when it comes to safeguarding my creative assets, there’s no such thing as too much storage.
In conclusion, if you’re a content creator, graphic designer, or video editor in need of reliable and spacious external storage, I highly recommend Western Digital’s Elements Desktop External Hard Drives. Trust me, it’ll make your life a whole lot easier and your workflow much more efficient.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
I recently purchased the 18TB variant of this external hard drive, and I must say, I’m thoroughly impressed. Prior to making this investment, I had experienced the unfortunate demise of a competitor’s 12TB drive. Thankfully, I was able to retrieve all my data, but it was a stark reminder of the importance of choosing a reliable brand.
Western Digital has proven itself to be just that – reliable. Unlike my previous experience with another brand that exhibited concerning cracking sounds, this Western Digital drive operates quietly and smoothly, a testament to its solid engineering and durability.
What’s particularly appealing about Western Digital’s lineup is the wide range of capacities available, ranging from 4TB all the way up to a whopping 22TB. As a content creator with demanding storage needs, having access to such expansive capacities is essential for backing up my work and ensuring I never run out of space.
Speaking of which, as a content creator, graphic designer, and video editor, storage space vanishes in the blink of an eye. That’s why having a high-capacity external hard drive like the Western Digital 18TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive is an absolute necessity. It not only provides ample space for storing large media files and project backups but also offers peace of mind knowing that my valuable work is securely backed up.
In fact, I’m so impressed with this external hard drive that I’m already considering upgrading to the 22TB model in the near future. After all, when it comes to safeguarding my creative assets, there’s no such thing as too much storage.
In conclusion, if you’re a content creator, graphic designer, or video editor in need of reliable and spacious external storage, I highly recommend Western Digital’s Elements Desktop External Hard Drives. Trust me, it’ll make your life a whole lot easier and your workflow much more efficient.
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Es prematuro hablar del tiempo que me dure ya que tengo semana y media de instalarlo.
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i always thought they'd be slow until i realized the external power plug takes the weight off the computer
this is super fast!
and a lovely bonus is i can run steam games off it. Gigabyte large steam games. it can become a permentant part of my pc setup!
Thank you so much!