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Digital Storage Capacity 16 TB
Hard Disk Interface USB 1.1
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Special Feature Plug-and-play simplicity, Fast transfer rates
Hard Disk Form Factor 3.5 Inches
Hard Disk Description Desktop
Compatible Devices Desktop
Installation Type External Hard Drive
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  • High-capacity add-on storage.Specific uses: Personal
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  • Plug-and-play ready for Windows PCs
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  • WD Elements hard drive, USB 3.0 cable, AC adapter, Quick Install Guide

  • From the manufacturer

    Easy, add on storage
    High capacity in a sleek design

    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

    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.

    Formatted for Windows 10+

    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

    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 and USB 2.0 compatibility

    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.

    Formatted for Windows 10+

    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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    Capacity
    Up to 22TB Up to 22TB Up to 44TB Up to 5TB
    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 Gen1/3.0 SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen1/3.0 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 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.

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    Product Description

    WD Elements desktop 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. The sleek design features up to 18TB capacity plus WD quality and reliability. As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one thousand GB. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.

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    Customers say

    Customers like the capacity, ease of use, and value of the computer drive. For example, they mention it holds all of their games, work files, and short-term storage requirements nicely, and it's relatively simple to set up and remove. That said, opinions are mixed on durability, noise, and quality.

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    1,245 customers mention895 positive350 negative

    Customers like the performance of the external hard drive. They say it works great, is flawless, and has dependable performance. Some mention that the drive is excellent and has no issues.

    "...They have run twice now and have encountered no problems. I am very satisfied." Read more

    "...With its impressive capacity and dependable performance, this external hard drive is a game-changer for content creators, graphic designers, and..." Read more

    "...I should also preface it with the fact that some of the poor transfer rates I am getting are likely because of my computer...." Read more

    "Hard drive has worked fine so far. Great for backing up your computer or storing large amounts of data...." Read more

    560 customers mention448 positive112 negative

    Customers like the value of the computer drive. They say it's a great value, 20 TB for the price is amazing, and is the best deal for the size. Some customers also mention that it'll look no further as it're relatively portable.

    "Bought on sale at a good price. Light on unit stays on after PC is powered off. Power button doesn't seem to do anything...." Read more

    "This external harddrive is probably the best deal for the size you are able to get...." Read more

    "...digital devices for years and allways reliable dependadable and affordable" Read more

    "You get a lot of storage for your money. I use it for storing my games on PC and it works great...." Read more

    531 customers mention473 positive58 negative

    Customers like the capacity of the computer drive. They mention that it offers an incredible amount of storage space at a competitive price point. Some say that it holds all of their games, work files, and everything else. They also say that is fast, quiet, and provides plenty of backup storage. Some customers also say it works to hold their media but would consider using another option.

    "...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..." Read more

    "...To be used on desktop but is small enough to transport to different location as needed...." Read more

    "TLDR: This external hard drive offers an abundance of storage space, perfect for archiving large files not frequently accessed...." Read more

    "...Overall, it works to hold my media but I would consider using another option if I were to replace my media drive." Read more

    387 customers mention321 positive66 negative

    Customers like the ease of use of the computer drive. They say it's good for plug and play, relatively simple to do, and quick setup. They appreciate the efficiency and convenience of the drive. Some mention that the drive can be shucked for direct computer installation, and that there's no special software to install or bloatware like they've had on some other drives.

    "Drive arrived on time, was easy to set up. Connected to my Windows 11 PC without a hitch...." Read more

    "...You just plug it in and it's ready to go. There's no special software to install or bloatware like I've had on some other drives in the past...." Read more

    "...Additionally, the drive can be shucked for direct computer installation, with a simple modification required...." Read more

    "...Easy to use, fast to connect and no issue." Read more

    463 customers mention146 positive317 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the computer drive. Some mention it makes an excellent backup drive that you can hook up easily and let it do it thing. It's incredibly convenient for offloading large files that you don't need to access regularly. However, others say that it died of a mechanical failure after 3 years of very light use.

    "...It's hard to describe them, but they are very short, intermittent bursts that almost sound like the motor is trying to spin up for a fraction of a..." Read more

    "...out of space in my main storage drive because this confusion screwing up any rendering if you are editing or whatever your needs that requires..." Read more

    "Hard drive has worked fine so far. Great for backing up your computer or storing large amounts of data...." Read more

    "...are slow, they are noisy, and after 3 years of very light use one of them is failing...." Read more

    392 customers mention244 positive148 negative

    Customers are mixed about the durability of the computer drive. Some mention that it has a sturdy build quality that can withstand everyday wear and tear, while others say that it gets knocked over easily and has mediocre reliability.

    "...Digital drive operates quietly and smoothly, a testament to its solid engineering and durability...." Read more

    "...However seller mailed in unpadded plastic bag, drive cardboard box was severely damaged (ripped and open) in transit, luckily the drive worked fine." Read more

    "...For me, the bottom line is that WD HDD drives have proven to be reliable and hard-working, and I've yet to have the need to replace one." Read more

    "...external drives I have from WD (mybook, elements, etc) they are a very stable and reliable drives...." Read more

    297 customers mention110 positive187 negative

    Customers are mixed about the noise produced by the hard drive. Some mention it's very quiet and very fast, while others say it'll make some sounds when spinning, which is hardly intrusive. Some say that it sounds like a distant coffer percolator, and that it makes audible clicks every once in a while.

    "...One other little quirk that I don't love is that the drive makes odd little sounds during when it is idling...." Read more

    "...exhibited concerning cracking sounds, this Western Digital drive operates quietly and smoothly, a testament to its solid engineering and..." Read more

    "...is that it goes to sleep if you leave it on and it will reboot itself making terrible noise...." Read more

    "...Comparing it to the smaller drives that I've used, it is kind of loud (whenever I use it to watch something I can always hear it making noise) and..." Read more

    65 customers mention12 positive53 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the hard drive. They say that it fails to connect properly, and never gets detected after this point of failure. They also mention that the drive loses connection and needs to be reconnected to the PC. The downside to the drive is the connector, as it sucks as a continually connected device. It cannot be hooked to SATA with 3.3v, and needs an adapter to only use 5v/12v Molex.

    "it can not be hooked to SATA with 3.3v , needs an adapter to only use 5v/12v Molex to Sata.LOUD drive too, reminds me of a vintage 200MB IDE...." Read more

    "...The only caveat to this is that there is a small connector that you must cover with some heat resistant tape...." Read more

    "...although it is great for backing up files, it totally sucks as a continually connected device...." Read more

    "...transfer rate with the hard drive, it may be due to the faulty/dying USB 3;0 cable which happened to me...." Read more

    Western Digital 22TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive Review
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    Western Digital 22TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive Review
    If you’re in search of reliable and expansive external storage solutions, look no further than the Western Digital 18TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive. With its impressive capacity and dependable performance, this external hard drive is a game-changer for content creators, graphic designers, and video editors alike.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 May 1, 2024
    Capacity: 6TBStyle: DesktopVerified Purchase
    Drive arrived on time, was easy to set up. Connected to my Windows 11 PC without a hitch. I partitioned it with third-party software and changed my scheduled weekly backups to use it. They have run twice now and have encountered no problems. I am very satisfied.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
    Capacity: 18TBStyle: DesktopVerified Purchase
    If you’re in search of reliable and expansive external storage solutions, look no further than the Western Digital 18TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive. With its impressive capacity and dependable performance, this external hard drive is a game-changer for content creators, graphic designers, and video editors alike.

    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
    If you’re in search of reliable and expansive external storage solutions, look no further than the Western Digital 18TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive. With its impressive capacity and dependable performance, this external hard drive is a game-changer for content creators, graphic designers, and video editors alike.

    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 May 2, 2024
    Capacity: 16TBStyle: DesktopVerified Purchase
    There's other reviews that discuss the noise issue in more detail. It's a solid drive so far - I'll report back in a year or two and see how it's holding up.

    The only issue, as I said, is it cycles and bumps enough you'll feel it through your desk. It's relatively quiet outside of that, but when it's working, you know it. If something like that is going to annoy you, then it's a problem, if you don't care, it's a stellar drive.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2019
    Capacity: 8TBStyle: DesktopVerified Purchase
    I purchased two of the 8TB versions and plan to use one as a desktop expansion drive, and the other as a backup drive for all my files that just sits in a lockbox. So far I have only used one of the two drives, but my experiences so far have been pretty good overall.

    The ease of use is exactly like it should be. You just plug it in and it's ready to go. There's no special software to install or bloatware like I've had on some other drives in the past.

    I didn't purchase the drive for speed and knew it wouldn't be blazing fast, but I am a little disappointed. I should also preface it with the fact that some of the poor transfer rates I am getting are likely because of my computer. I do have it plugged into a USB 3.0 slot on my Z97 motherboard, but the USB slot uses the ASMedia ASM1074 hub instead of the native Intel controller. Still, I wouldn't expect a huge hit because of that. When I tried to move several TB of movies over, I was getting about 37-40mbps for the whole transfer. It was similar when I moved about 800GB of photos onto the drive. It is not a deal killer for me given how often I do that kind of thing, and I will try to move the USB over to a different port which may help.

    One other little quirk that I don't love is that the drive makes odd little sounds during when it is idling. It's hard to describe them, but they are very short, intermittent bursts that almost sound like the motor is trying to spin up for a fraction of a second. It's a little "blip" of sound, then silence for several seconds, then another "blip." It doesn't sound like the head, bad bearings, or anything leading to failure. From some brief research it sounds like this may actually be a common occurance on drives >6TB and is nothing to be concerned about. I just find it a bit disruptive. I generally turn the drive off when not in use to get around the issue, which is also kind of a pain because the drive automatically boots with my computer every time. If I don't use the hard drive every time I boot the computer then I have to manually shut it off after the computer boots. The alternative is that I can just unplug it from the computer completely and only plug it in when I want to use it, but that's not a perfect solution either. Really, they are both just band aids to the root issue, which is that the drive makes distracting sounds when not in use. Worse things could happen and it's a first world problem--certainly not bad enough to make me return the drives.

    Overall I am happy with these hard drives. Given the price, I don't think they can be beat for casual use.
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
    Capacity: 8TBStyle: DesktopVerified Purchase
    I use them as main drive for my PC. I have two, and I manually have a script that synchronizes between them. Easy to use, fast to connect and no issue.
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    Cliente de Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Articulo nuevo
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 14, 2024
    Capacity: 20TBStyle: DesktopVerified Purchase
    El comentario que puedo hacer es que tengo varios días que lo tengo conectado, llego bien, el principal uso es que guardare todas las musicas de los cientos de CD's que tengo, y archivos de alta resolución que descargue de las compras de internet de la musica que me gusta.
    Es prematuro hablar del tiempo que me dure ya que tengo semana y media de instalarlo.
    Froylan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy recomendable!
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 3, 2024
    Capacity: 22TBStyle: DesktopVerified Purchase
    Recientemente adquirí esta unidad de almacenamiento, la he conectado a mi computadora y la reconoció inmediatamente. He transferido archivos rápidamente y sin ningún problema.
    Estoy muy satisfecho con mi compra.
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    WA
    1.0 out of 5 stars 20tb external hd
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2024
    Capacity: 20TBStyle: DesktopVerified Purchase
    The drive make lot of noise and I am worried that my backups will be lot. I have 10tb is does not make the noise as this one does, especially the drive.
    Very disappointed!!!
    Jim's Tech & Music
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of data backup storage at a very good price
    Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2021
    Capacity: 6TBStyle: DesktopVerified Purchase
    OK, I admit it. I bought one of these from Amazon Warehouse, "Excellent condition, packaging marked." I needed to replace an aging Hitachi 3 TB "bookcase" external HDD which was making noises like an old steam engine on its way out. This drive was easy to set up - I connected it to a port in my notebook dock - and I had no problems in partitioning the drive and setting up backups to it. it's extremely quiet, quite fast, and is a much smaller package (for a 3-1/2" drive) than the old 3 TB external drive its replacing. I've been running error checks and data comparisons since buying it about 2 months ago, and I've had no problems of any kind. When the drive arrived, I could not actually see anywhere that the packaging was defaced, and everything inside appeared to be unopened. The Warehouse price was a considerable saving over the "new" price, and I wasn't quite sure what I might receive. In any case, everything works, and works well. This was an excellent value purchase, especially for a large external drive. I try to stick to brand name drives, and WD drives have always given good service. This was a great deal all around, and this drive is compact and quiet. If they had another one at this price, I'd probably buy it for my other workstation. Certainly I'll be keeping an eye out. Two thumbs up.
    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.
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    César Bissoto
    4.0 out of 5 stars Ótima qualidade porém alimentação é de tomada modelo antigo
    Reviewed in Brazil on March 31, 2021
    Capacity: 8TBStyle: DesktopVerified Purchase
    Rápido (USB 3.0) e silencioso, porém alimentação é de tomada modelo antigo, então necessita de adaptador.
    Usei um programa (Sentinel) para avaliar o HD antes do uso e o recebi em perfeito estado.
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