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Western Digital 4TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0040HBK-NESN

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  • High-capacity add-on storage.Specific uses: Personal
  • Fast data transfers
  • Plug-and-play ready for Windows PCs
  • WD quality inside and out
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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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Customer Reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars
21,279
4.4 out of 5 stars
12,106
4.4 out of 5 stars
12,106
4.7 out of 5 stars
269,331
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.

Legal Disclaimer

(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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Customer Ratings
Storage Capacity
4.6
4.6
4.5
4.6
4.6
4.5
Portability
4.1
4.6
4.7
4.1
4.6
4.5
Tech Support
4.0
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.1
4.0
Easy to use
4.7
4.7
4.7
4.6
4.7
Durability
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.3
4.4
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storage capacity
4 TB
4 TB
4000 GB
6 TB
4 TB
2 TB
hardware interface
usb3.0
usb
usb3.0
usb2.0, usb3.0
usb3.0, usb2.0
usb3.0
compatible devices
PC, Mac
Desktop, Laptop
Desktop
Desktop, Laptop
Laptop,Desktop
Desktop, Laptop
form factor
Desktop
Portable
Portable
Desktop
3.5-inch
Portable
read speed
120 megabytes per second
113.5 megabytes per second
120 megabytes per second

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  • • Desktop hard drive
  • 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 10TB capacity plus WD quality and reliability.

    Formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 7. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.

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    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    3,105 global ratings
    Perfect for use with Mac Time Machine backup
    5 Stars
    Perfect for use with Mac Time Machine backup
    I purchased this Western Digital Elements 4Tb desktop hard drive to use with my Mac system as a Time Machine backup. I liked that it has its own power source and a large capacity. The drive is slightly larger than I was expecting because I have an 8Tb external drive that I bought a couple of years ago for use with my PlayStation 4, and it is slightly smaller. There's plenty of space where I'm storing it, so it isn't an issue for me.The power cord is very long, and I was surprised at how long the data cable is. Most of the USB cables I get with electronics are so short that they're unusable. I could actually use this one. I did buy an inexpensive Amazon Basics cable just to have the reach of a 10' cable, but the included cable will probably work for you.The unit runs quietly and it hasn't gotten hot to the touch even while encrypting the whole thing over many days. There are air vents all over it that do blow out hot air.Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with my purchase and highly recommend this WD drive to Mac users. It was plug and play with no issues. 5/5 stars
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