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WD Elements Desktop 12TB Black
WD Elements Desktop 12TB Black
WD Elements Desktop 12TB Black
WD Elements Desktop 12TB Black
WD Elements Desktop 12TB Black
WD Elements Desktop 12TB Black
WD Elements Desktop 12TB Black
WD Elements Desktop 12TB Black
WD Elements Desktop 12TB Black

WD Elements Desktop 12TB Black

$459.00

(1,932 reviews)

WD Elements USB 2.0 external hard drive is an easy-to-use, reliable way to add more storage to your PC or Macintosh. Simply plug it in to a USB port and start saving or backing up your photos, music, video, and files. It's preformatted for immediate use so there's no software or CD to load. The compact, durable metal case provides extra data protection helping keep data safe from loss.

WD Elements USB 2.0 external hard drive is an easy-to-use, reliable way to add more storage to your PC or Macintosh. Simply plug it in to a USB port and start saving or backing up your photos, music, video, and files. It's preformatted for immediate use so there's no software or CD to load. The compact, durable metal case provides extra data protection helping keep data safe from loss.

WD Elements Desktop 12TB Black

(1,932 reviews)

WD Elements USB 2.0 external hard drive is an easy-to-use, reliable way to add more storage to your PC or Macintosh. Simply plug it in to a USB port and start saving or backing up your photos, music, video, and files. It's preformatted for immediate use so there's no software or CD to load. The compact, durable metal case provides extra data protection helping keep data safe from loss.

WD Elements USB 2.0 external hard drive is an easy-to-use, reliable way to add more storage to your PC or Macintosh. Simply plug it in to a USB port and start saving or backing up your photos, music, video, and files. It's preformatted for immediate use so there's no software or CD to load. The compact, durable metal case provides extra data protection helping keep data safe from loss.

$459.00 - $1,021.79

in 29 offers

The lowest price for WD Elements Desktop 12TB Black right now is $459.00 at techneticsmarket.com.au, compared across 21 retailers.

The all-time low was $189.00 on 30 Sept 2025 — today's price is 143% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.

Prices last updated 4 June 2026.

Capacity:

3 TB
4 TB
6 TB
18 TB
20 TB

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Last updated at 04/06/2026 01:11:20

Please note: price history and price alerts are not available for some stores, including Amazon.com.au.
Amazon.com.au

$597.12

WD 12 TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, Black

Free delivery

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techneticsmarket.com.au

$459.00

Western Digital Elements Desktop USB Hard Drive 12TB

Delivery $19.99

Mwave Australia

$471.95

WD Elements 12TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBBKG0120HBK-AESN

PCByte AU

$479.00

Western Digital 12TB Elements USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive (WDBBKG0120HBK-AESN)

Scorptec

$479.00

WD Elements 12TB USB 3.0 Desktop External HDD

30-day returns

Umart

$479.00

Western Digital 12TB Elements USB 3 0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBBKG0120HBK AESN - External Hard Drives

Delivery $19.45

MSY

$479.00

Western Digital 12TB Elements USB 3 0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBBKG0120HBK AESN - External Hard Drives

Delivery $15

Device Deal

$481.00

WD 12TB WDBBKG0120HBK AESN Elements USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive BBKG0120HBK AESN

Delivery $19.99

MyITHub Australia

$503.00

Western Digital WD Elements Desktop Storage (WDBBKG0120HBK-AESN) - Add-on Storage with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Compatibility

Delivery between Fri – Tue $13.50

Raines Internet Solutions

$512.40

Western Digital WD Elements Desktop 12TB USB 3.0 3.5" External Hard Drive - Black Plug Play Formatted NTFS for Windows 10/8.1/7

Delivery between Thu – Wed $15

Price history

Price history

Please note: price history and price alerts are not available for some stores, including Amazon.com.au.

Reviews

Great Product
13 January 2023BDUD

originally posted on officeworks.com.au

Great product, got a great deal for 12 TB Easy plug and play.

Huge and fast
8 December 2022BigGray

originally posted on jbhifi.com.au

Before I go any further, I will point out that all the USB drives attached to my computer are not turned on all the time. They are only switched on when I want to transfer data in or out. The longest that I have had this drive turned on is around 12 hours (for the initial data transfer) and the usual "live time" is around one hour. This may be different to the way others use their HDDs. Having said that, I'm very pleased with this drive. It's BIG and fast, I was getting up to 130 m/sec on the data transfer (all mp3 files). After only a couple of weeks, I can't comment on its reliability yet, though I already have 1 x 4TB and 2 x 6TB WD drives that are 7 and 4 years old respectively and all three are still working perfectly. You may ask why 12TB? The one thing I have ... MoreBefore I go any further, I will point out that all the USB drives attached to my computer are not turned on all the time. They are only switched on when I want to transfer data in or out. The longest that I have had this drive turned on is around 12 hours (for the initial data transfer) and the usual "live time" is around one hour. This may be different to the way others use their HDDs. Having said that, I'm very pleased with this drive. It's BIG and fast, I was getting up to 130 m/sec on the data transfer (all mp3 files). After only a couple of weeks, I can't comment on its reliability yet, though I already have 1 x 4TB and 2 x 6TB WD drives that are 7 and 4 years old respectively and all three are still working perfectly. You may ask why 12TB? The one thing I have always done when buying a new hard drive is look at the cost per terabyte, looking for the "sweet spot". At the time of purchase, this drive had the lowest cost.

Not 12TB
19 February 2023Geriatric

originally posted on officeworks.com.au

Not a full 12 tb. When installed gives only 10.9TB useable space!! So far works well - for the price.

Specification

General
Device TypeHard drive - external (desktop)
Capacity12 TB
InterfaceUSB 3.0
FeaturesNTFS formatted

Price comparison

Updated 5 days ago
Please note: price history and price alerts are not available for some stores, including Amazon.com.au.
Amazon.com.au

$597.12

WD 12 TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, Black

Free delivery

Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!

techneticsmarket.com.au

$459.00

Out of stock

Western Digital Elements Desktop USB Hard Drive 12TB

Delivery $19.99

Mwave Australia

$471.95

Out of stock

WD Elements 12TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBBKG0120HBK-AESN

PCByte AU

$479.00

Out of stock

Western Digital 12TB Elements USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive (WDBBKG0120HBK-AESN)

Scorptec

$479.00

Out of stock

WD Elements 12TB USB 3.0 Desktop External HDD

30-day returns

Price history

Price history

Please note: price history and price alerts are not available for some stores, including Amazon.com.au.

Reviews

Great Product
13 January 2023

Great product, got a great deal for 12 TB Easy plug and play.

BDUD originally posted on officeworks.com.au
Huge and fast
8 December 2022

Before I go any further, I will point out that all the USB drives attached to my computer are not turned on all the time. They are only switched on when I want to transfer data in or out. The longest that I have had this drive turned on is around 12 hours (for the initial data transfer) and the usual "live time" is around one hour. This may be different to the way others use their HDDs. Having said that, I'm very pleased with this drive. It's BIG and fast, I was getting up to 130 m/sec on the data transfer (all mp3 files). After only a couple of weeks, I can't comment on its reliability yet, though I already have 1 x 4TB and 2 x 6TB WD drives that are 7 and 4 years old respectively and all three are still working perfectly. You may ask why 12TB? The one thing I have ... MoreBefore I go any further, I will point out that all the USB drives attached to my computer are not turned on all the time. They are only switched on when I want to transfer data in or out. The longest that I have had this drive turned on is around 12 hours (for the initial data transfer) and the usual "live time" is around one hour. This may be different to the way others use their HDDs. Having said that, I'm very pleased with this drive. It's BIG and fast, I was getting up to 130 m/sec on the data transfer (all mp3 files). After only a couple of weeks, I can't comment on its reliability yet, though I already have 1 x 4TB and 2 x 6TB WD drives that are 7 and 4 years old respectively and all three are still working perfectly. You may ask why 12TB? The one thing I have always done when buying a new hard drive is look at the cost per terabyte, looking for the "sweet spot". At the time of purchase, this drive had the lowest cost.

BigGray originally posted on jbhifi.com.au
Not 12TB
19 February 2023

Not a full 12 tb. When installed gives only 10.9TB useable space!! So far works well - for the price.

Geriatric originally posted on officeworks.com.au
So far so good!
18 December 2021

It's OK, Has not packed up like WDs SANDISK ULTRA USB flash drives do so often! Time will tell, so far so good! Works well.

Pollyfodder originally posted on jbhifi.com.au
Super easy plug and use
18 January 2023

Great size and stylish external data drive. Good advice given by JB member convinced me to go ahead and purchase.

Stronglattecoffee originally posted on jbhifi.com.au

Specification

General
Device TypeHard drive - external (desktop)
Capacity12 TB
InterfaceUSB 3.0
FeaturesNTFS formatted

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