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.
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WD Elements Desktop HDD 20TB Black
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.
Last updated at 15/05/2026 07:25:21
WD 20TB Black WDBBKG0200HBK AESN ELEMENTS DESKTOP BLACK BBKG0200HBK AESN
Delivery $12.99
WD 20TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive
Free delivery between 19–28 May
[WDBBKG0200HBK-Aesn] Wd Elements Desktop 20TB Black aus/Nz USB3.0 512CACHE 3.5"
7-day returns
originally posted on westerndigital.com
I have been using this model for over a year now. I am a 3d artist and I store my programs, renders and applications. The WD 3TB Elements Desktop is durable, lightning fast response for accessing and writing. The 'plug and play' design make it easy to set up, heck, you don't even need the instructions booklet. If you need storage and do not need a dent in your money pocket, this is the one. Oh, if you are wondering why I am on this website a year later, I am shopping for another one, maybe I will go for the 4TB this time.
originally posted on westerndigital.com
I bought an Element 10TB external storage. As soon as I received it I began backing up all my important files and transferring records. After 3 days and 2TB later, the device suddenly didn’t register. I followed the diagnosis steps with customer support, only to find out that the drive suddenly isn’t initialized. I would have to initialized the drive and lose what was on it or go to a third-party to hopefully retrieve everything on it before I do. I bought the storage drive for my needs and now I have to buy another drive to transfer the 2TB of information that can possibly be recovered. For the price, this is not what I expected.
originally posted on westerndigital.com
In the last 10 years I have bought more than 20 WD Drives plus Sandisk Drives too (including passport, desktop & wireless types). I had almost no issues with WD Products except this one. I bought a 18T WD Elements Desktop Drive thru B & H Photo and Video for my personal data storage. After I copied 6TB of data & on the next day I heard some gridding sound. That was it! The Drive can't be detected anymore. I used Disk Management software and WD Dashboard to check it. All tells me that this drive is DEAD! I am hesitating to send the drive back for a replacement as the data I copied in this drive pertain some personal information. Of course, the data can be retrieved by sending it back to WD but I don't want to take that chance for someone to access the data. This ... MoreIn the last 10 years I have bought more than 20 WD Drives plus Sandisk Drives too (including passport, desktop & wireless types). I had almost no issues with WD Products except this one. I bought a 18T WD Elements Desktop Drive thru B & H Photo and Video for my personal data storage. After I copied 6TB of data & on the next day I heard some gridding sound. That was it! The Drive can't be detected anymore. I used Disk Management software and WD Dashboard to check it. All tells me that this drive is DEAD! I am hesitating to send the drive back for a replacement as the data I copied in this drive pertain some personal information. Of course, the data can be retrieved by sending it back to WD but I don't want to take that chance for someone to access the data. This drive, to me, is no useful. Reached out to WD Support Team to see if they can send me a replacement one without sending this dead one back. WD confirmed that this one is a defective one. I can destroy it and then show them the video to prove I am not using it or pretend to use it. Waiting for an answer now. If they come back to say "no" I have no other choice but to buy another one, however it definitely is NOT WD Elements. I believe WD My Book is more reliable...
| Boxed Weight | 1.24kg |
WD 20TB Black WDBBKG0200HBK AESN ELEMENTS DESKTOP BLACK BBKG0200HBK AESN
Delivery $12.99
WD 20TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive
Free delivery between 19–28 May
[WDBBKG0200HBK-Aesn] Wd Elements Desktop 20TB Black aus/Nz USB3.0 512CACHE 3.5"
7-day returns
I have been using this model for over a year now. I am a 3d artist and I store my programs, renders and applications. The WD 3TB Elements Desktop is durable, lightning fast response for accessing and writing. The 'plug and play' design make it easy to set up, heck, you don't even need the instructions booklet. If you need storage and do not need a dent in your money pocket, this is the one. Oh, if you are wondering why I am on this website a year later, I am shopping for another one, maybe I will go for the 4TB this time.
I bought an Element 10TB external storage. As soon as I received it I began backing up all my important files and transferring records. After 3 days and 2TB later, the device suddenly didn’t register. I followed the diagnosis steps with customer support, only to find out that the drive suddenly isn’t initialized. I would have to initialized the drive and lose what was on it or go to a third-party to hopefully retrieve everything on it before I do. I bought the storage drive for my needs and now I have to buy another drive to transfer the 2TB of information that can possibly be recovered. For the price, this is not what I expected.
In the last 10 years I have bought more than 20 WD Drives plus Sandisk Drives too (including passport, desktop & wireless types). I had almost no issues with WD Products except this one. I bought a 18T WD Elements Desktop Drive thru B & H Photo and Video for my personal data storage. After I copied 6TB of data & on the next day I heard some gridding sound. That was it! The Drive can't be detected anymore. I used Disk Management software and WD Dashboard to check it. All tells me that this drive is DEAD! I am hesitating to send the drive back for a replacement as the data I copied in this drive pertain some personal information. Of course, the data can be retrieved by sending it back to WD but I don't want to take that chance for someone to access the data. This ... MoreIn the last 10 years I have bought more than 20 WD Drives plus Sandisk Drives too (including passport, desktop & wireless types). I had almost no issues with WD Products except this one. I bought a 18T WD Elements Desktop Drive thru B & H Photo and Video for my personal data storage. After I copied 6TB of data & on the next day I heard some gridding sound. That was it! The Drive can't be detected anymore. I used Disk Management software and WD Dashboard to check it. All tells me that this drive is DEAD! I am hesitating to send the drive back for a replacement as the data I copied in this drive pertain some personal information. Of course, the data can be retrieved by sending it back to WD but I don't want to take that chance for someone to access the data. This drive, to me, is no useful. Reached out to WD Support Team to see if they can send me a replacement one without sending this dead one back. WD confirmed that this one is a defective one. I can destroy it and then show them the video to prove I am not using it or pretend to use it. Waiting for an answer now. If they come back to say "no" I have no other choice but to buy another one, however it definitely is NOT WD Elements. I believe WD My Book is more reliable...
I've been reading through the reviews of these Elements drives and have taken particular notice of the critical ones. All I can say is that I guess I've gotten lucky...4 TIMES! I have 2 My Book 8TB ( purchased in 2019 ), one My Book 4TB ( purchased in 2018 ), and this, my most recent purchase, an Elements 6TB ( 2022 ). I have wondered if I should have just purchased another My Book 8TB as I don't like that Drive Utilities doesn't recognize Elements drives , but the price was very attractive, so I decided to give it a shot. Unfortunately, I started having issues with it a month ago so I contacted WD. Customer service was prompt and attentive. A tech called ME and walked me through some diagnostics ( most of which I had already done ) and it was determined that I ... MoreI've been reading through the reviews of these Elements drives and have taken particular notice of the critical ones. All I can say is that I guess I've gotten lucky...4 TIMES! I have 2 My Book 8TB ( purchased in 2019 ), one My Book 4TB ( purchased in 2018 ), and this, my most recent purchase, an Elements 6TB ( 2022 ). I have wondered if I should have just purchased another My Book 8TB as I don't like that Drive Utilities doesn't recognize Elements drives , but the price was very attractive, so I decided to give it a shot. Unfortunately, I started having issues with it a month ago so I contacted WD. Customer service was prompt and attentive. A tech called ME and walked me through some diagnostics ( most of which I had already done ) and it was determined that I should receive a replacement. The turn around time was 10 days which was a bit of a pain since my other back-up drives were full because of all of those files transferred from the Elements drive before I returned it, but I understand why that can't ship the replacement before inspecting the return first. In any case, the new drive is working well so far, and I by comparison, I can definitely tell there was a problem with the first one from the beginning. It HAPPENS SOMETIMES! And based on my experience with my other WD drives which not only include those already mentioned, but 2 Black internal drives ( 2TB and 8TB ) as well as an Ultrastar 10TB, I must say that I'm extremely happy my products overall, and my only experience with the return process was a positive one.
I purchased two, 14TB, Western Digital Elements external hard drives near the end of 2021. The price, including tax and shipping was "good", something like $425. The shipping time was "fine", not impressive, but good enough I would not complain. They function fine, so far. Data transfer rate . . . also "fine", for the price, in my judgement. Overall: 4 on a scale of 0 to 5. (Note: Possibly the most important factor, to me, product longevity, lasting functionality . . . is not included in this rating. #ohwell #pfff I mean . . . there is no way to know how long they will last, I guess . . .)
Drive is large for an upright device. It only has registration software and zero software to backup files or devices, not even an offer to buy some software product. Fortunately, one of my laptops had the WD Smart system and it worked fine. The other had zero options other than the built in M/S System backup. So disappointing. I have liked WD over other brands for reliability. Fortunately, i bought 2 to make a backup of a backup for safety. Disappointing Western Digital .
I found the WD website and figured "Why not let the people making it get the profit?" since it was as good as the best price with (free) shipping as Other Retailers. Arrived quicker than I was expecting. Big box - lots of pillow packs - if it was just the retail box might it have fit in my mailbox.I just wanted to back-up my almost full 1TB drive before upgrading to a 2TB and since that went fine I haven't had a need to touch this since I copied everything over so I can't really say that much about it. It looks nice.I don't know why it needs a power button.
The drive is nice for the price and meets my needs but transfer speeds are slow. Info states that using usb 3.0 transfer speeds up to 5GB/s are possible. I am not getting anywhere near those speeds. I have a Dell XPS 15 9500 with 32GB of RAM and two SSDs with a total of 3TB of memory. My 1TB ssd is dedicated to the operating system and the 2TB ssd is for everything else. My thunderport USB-C ports are supposed to be capable of up to 10 GB/s transfer. Since the element didn't come with a usb-c cable I had to buy one. The cable I bought is rated the same as the Elements at 5 gb/s. When transfering files from a sandisk extreme pro sdxc card I am only getting 85 mb/s. When transfering directly from my internal ssd or an external sandisk extreme ssd I get transfer speeds ... MoreThe drive is nice for the price and meets my needs but transfer speeds are slow. Info states that using usb 3.0 transfer speeds up to 5GB/s are possible. I am not getting anywhere near those speeds. I have a Dell XPS 15 9500 with 32GB of RAM and two SSDs with a total of 3TB of memory. My 1TB ssd is dedicated to the operating system and the 2TB ssd is for everything else. My thunderport USB-C ports are supposed to be capable of up to 10 GB/s transfer. Since the element didn't come with a usb-c cable I had to buy one. The cable I bought is rated the same as the Elements at 5 gb/s. When transfering files from a sandisk extreme pro sdxc card I am only getting 85 mb/s. When transfering directly from my internal ssd or an external sandisk extreme ssd I get transfer speeds of 200 mb/s.
I bought the 10 tb drive for my media computer attached to my TV and it has over 9.5 tb of movies, TV shows, music videos and mp3 files on it. It gets a lot of use and runs for several hours a day. There is always a movie, TV show or music playing! It's been in use for close two years without any hitches. Problem is, it's running out of space, so will need to buy a larger one. Based on this one, I will get another WD Elements.
I have bought two wd externals over the years. I take good cate of my equipment and expect it to last for years. Well we had a plan to stop that. If your gd is still working well as mine were they just end support for it so it no longer works at all. I finally ripped out the hd's, he's, them and just use them as extra HD for other things. I would not recommend spending hundreds of dollars for something that they may stop support on at anytime they want to render it worthless. Besides it was always much slower transfering data than they advertised. Buy a HD and a HD enclosure and plug it into a USB port and you'll have a storage device that will last for almost ever and you won't have to worry about support e ding ND it failing to work any longer.
| Boxed Weight | 1.24kg |
