WD 20TB Elements External Hard Drive, Desktop HDD storage, USB 3.0 compatible, Fast Transfer rates, Plug-and-play storage for all your pictures, videos, music and documents, Black

• 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

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From the manufacturer

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.

Comparison Metric

	WD Elements Desktop Add To Basket	WD My Book Desktop	WD My Book Duo Desktop	WD Elements Portable
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars21,900	4.4 out of 5 stars4,877	4.4 out of 5 stars4,877	4.7 out of 5 stars272,141
Price	£136.99£136.99	—	—	—
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.