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WD 20TB Elements Desktop USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive

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WD 20TB Elements Desktop USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive
Key Features
  • 20TB 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 20TB Elements Desktop USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 20TB 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

Preformatted NTFS for systems running Windows 10 or later, the 20TB Elements Desktop USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive from WD provides users with up to 20TB 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.

Generous Capacity
Experience seamless storage expansion with up to 20TB 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: 718037894546

WD Desktop Specs

Key Specs
Total Installed Storage
20 TB
Drive Type
3.5" HDD
Default OS Support
Windows
*Alternate OS Support via Re-Format
System Connection
Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Total Installed Storage
20 TB
Drive Type
3.5" HDD
Performance
Default OS Support
Windows
*Alternate OS Support via Re-Format
Encryption Support
No
External Enclosure
System Connection
Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Material
Plastic
Fan Cooled
No
Impact Resistance
No
Environmental Resistance
No
Electrical
Power Source
Included AC Adapter
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
General
Operating Conditions
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C
Storage Conditions
-4 to 149°F / -20 to 65°C
Dimensions
6.53 x 5.31 x 1.89" / 165.86 x 134.87 x 48.01 mm
Weight
1.98 lb / 0.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.81 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.9 x 8.1 x 3.7"

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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What is the real windows formatted size of a 20tb ...

What is the real windows formatted size of a 20tb hard drive?
Asked by: Erick
A real estimate of hard drive formatted memory would be an estimated 18TB on this WD 20TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2022-11-28

What is the difference between the WD My Book and ...

What is the difference between the WD My Book and WD Elements external Hard drive?
Asked by: M.David
The big difference will be that the WD My Book will have backup software while the WD Elements will not.
Answered by: Zev
Date published: 2022-12-27

What is the difference be the difference between ...

What is the difference be the difference between the WD My Book and Elements?
Asked by: M.David
WD My Book devices are preformatted as exFAT and come with a limited 3-year warranty. WD Elements devices are preformatted as NTFS and come with a limited 2-year warranty (worldwide) and a limited 3-year warranty (China).
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2022-12-27

It says this is a "5 Gb/s micro-USB 3.0 ...

It says this is a "5 Gb/s micro-USB 3.0 interface." Will I still get 5 Gb when adding the micro-USB to USB-A Cable?
Asked by: Suzanne
The WD 20TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, B&H # WEBWLG0200H, includes a Micro-USB 3.0 to USB-A cable, which is 5Gbps capable; however, this does not mean the drive will achieve 5Gbps read or write speeds.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2024-11-26

Does this work with Mac?

Does this work with Mac?
Asked by: Miguel
Yes it does work with Mac. I had an older version of Mac when I first set it up. Now I have macOS Bug Sur version 11.6.1. I used Disk Utility & initially formatted the entire drive as Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled, Encrypted). Later I created two partitions. And formatted 4 TB as Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled, Encrypted), and 2 TB as exFAT to use with BootCamp for Windows. I primarily use it only with TimeMachine, but I also occasionally copy files to and from it.
Answered by: Dave
Date published: 2021-12-27

question

Is it compatitble with XP?
Asked by: Anonymous
No. The WD 4TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 7.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2021-12-17

Can I use this with my xbox one?

Can I use this with my xbox one?
Asked by: Anonymous
Yes, you can use this with a X-Box one.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2019-02-28

5400 or 7200?

5400 or 7200?
Asked by: Roy
The WD 16TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive would be 5400 rpm.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2023-11-28
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