Preformatted NTFS for systems running Windows 10 or later, the 14TB Elements Desktop USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 14TB of add-on storage for their photos, videos, music, documents, and other files. It features a 5 Gb/s micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, which is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 or 3.0, and is backward compatible with 480 Mb/s USB 2.0. It is powered using an 100-240 VAC power adapter, includes a micro-USB to USB-A cable, and may be reformatted for use with other operating systems, such as macOS.
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Key Features
- 14TB Storage Capacity
- Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 Interface
- AC Powered
- USB 2.0 Compatible
Preformatted NTFS for systems running Windows 10 or later, the 14TB Elements Desktop USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 14TB of add-on storage for their photos, videos, music, documents, and other files. It features a 5 Gb/s micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, which is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 or 3.0, and is backward compatible with 480 Mb/s USB 2.0. It is powered using an 100-240 VAC power adapter, includes a micro-USB to USB-A cable, and may be reformatted for use with other operating systems, such as macOS.
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WD Desktop Overview
Generous Capacity
Experience seamless storage expansion with up to 14TB of space. Elevate your storage capabilities with easy access to your cherished photos, music, videos, and files, seamlessly archived, and readily accessible in one reliable device.
Plug-and-Play Expandability
Simplify your data backup routine with a plug-and-play hard drive. Archive your important files and documents effortlessly, helping to keep your valuable data protected.
Transfer Faster
Experience fast data transfer speeds with USB 3.2 Gen 1, enabling you to quickly transfer and access your files with ease.
Plug-and-Play Simplicity
The WD Elements drive works right out of the box with Windows 10 and later. Just plug it into a USB port to instantly add storage to your system.
UPC: 718037873022
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WD Desktop Reviews
Good quality of external hard drive
By An
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-05-14
I bought this external hard drive to back up my photos. It worked fine, quit and fast.
Second WD Elements purchase is bad
By Sean
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-21
I purchased my first WD Elements 6TB on Walmart, and it went bad in a couple of months. I figured it was just bad luck, so I briefly mourned my lost purchase and got another one here from B&H at the beginning of March, 2026. Now it is April 21, 2026, and the new drive has gone bad, again out of the 30 day warranty time period. That is nearly $400 down the toilet for me, ensuring I will never buy a Western Digital product again.
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Are there special cables or peripherals needed to ...
Are there special cables or peripherals needed to ensure maximum speed for this drive?
The WD 14TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive comes with a USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface and cable.
Date published: 2021-11-26
I bought this 14TB drive and now it reads 12.7TB. ...
I bought this 14TB drive and now it reads 12.7TB. Why this substantial difference?
Depending on the file format used some portion of the drive is used for the file system.
Date published: 2021-04-20
How much usable space is there for the 14 tb ...
How much usable space is there for the 14 tb model?
I am using it with WD My Cloud drives for backing them up. It is showing 14TB on MyCloud app.
Date published: 2021-06-28
I will like to know which drives are western ...
I will like to know which drives are western digital using inside this, green, red, blue or purple?
I do NOT know. The specification did NOT indicated what kind of drive is equipped.
Date published: 2021-08-26
Does it have encryption?
Does it have encryption?
The WD 14TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (B&H # WEBWLG014HBK) does not have any encryption.
Date published: 2025-07-02
Can you connect this drive to a network?
Can you connect this drive to a network?
The WD 14TB Elements Desktop USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive (B&H # WEBWLG014HBK) lacks networking capability.
Date published: 2025-09-25
What’s the actual read write speed? I wasn’t ...
What’s the actual read write speed? I wasn’t looking to be reminded of USB 2 & 3’s general rated speed, the actual read/write drive speed of this product
We have not tested the read/write speeds on this drive nor it is stated by the manufacturer.
Date published: 2020-09-01
what is the max data transfer speed mb/sec?
what is the max data transfer speed mb/sec?
This is a 5400 RPM drive and will transfer at around 120 MB/s.
Date published: 2020-11-25
