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Compare Western Digital External HDD

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Side-by-side specification comparison for WD Elements Desktop WDBWLG0120HBK, WD My Passport WDBYVG0020BRD, WD My Book Duo WDBFBE0440JBK - Hard drive - encrypted - 44 TB - external (desktop) - USB 3.2 Gen 1 - 256-bit AES, WD My Book WDBBGB0160HBK - hard drive - 16 TB - USB 3.0, WD Elements Desktop WDBWLG0200HBK - hard drive - 20 TB - USB 3.0
Specification
Current product
Western Digital
WD Elements Desktop WDBWLG0120HBK
WDBWLG0120HBK-EESN
£305.77
£366.92 inc VAT
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Western Digital
WD My Passport WDBYVG0020BRD
WDBYVG0020BRD-WESN
£95.56
£114.67 inc VAT
7 leftView & Buy
£397.30
£476.76 inc VAT
3 leftView & Buy
£475.77
£570.92 inc VAT
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General
Capacity12 TB2 TB16 TB20 TB
Depth135 mm107.2 mm139.3 mm135 mm
Device TypeHard drive - external (desktop)Hard drive - external (portable)Hard drive - external (desktop)Hard drive - external (desktop)
Encryption Algorithm256-bit AES256-bit AES
FeaturesNTFS formattedPassword authentication, automatic backupPassword authentication, automatic backup, exFAT formattedNTFS formatted, security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Form Factor3.5"
Hardware EncryptionYesYes
Height165.8 mm11.15 mm170.6 mm165.8 mm
InterfaceUSB 3.0USB 3.2 Gen 1USB 3.0USB 3.0
TypeDesktopPortable
Weight120 g1 kg900 g
Width48 mm75 mm49 mm48 mm
Power
Power DevicePower adapterPower adapterPower adapter
Power SourceIncluded AC adapterUSB busIncluded AC adapterIncluded AC adapter
Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)DC 12 V
Miscellaneous
Cables Included1 x USB 3.0 cable - external1 x USB 3.0 cable - external1 x USB 3.0 cable - external1 x USB 3.0 cable - external
Compliant StandardsRoHS, Directive 2002/95/ECPlug and Play, cUL
Enclosure ColourRedBlackBlack
LocalisationEMEAWorldwide (excluding China)WorldwideEMEA
Works With ChromebookYes
Connections & Expansion
Compatible Bay3.5"
Interfaces1 x USB 3.01 x USB 3.2 Gen 11 x USB 3.01 x USB 3.0 - 9 pin USB Type A
Environmental Parameters
Humidity Range Operating20 - 80%
Max Operating Temperature35 °C35 °C35 °C35 °C
Max Storage Temperature65 °C65 °C65 °C
Min Operating Temperature5 °C5 °C5 °C5 °C
Min Storage Temperature-20 °C-20 °C-20 °C
Performance
Interface Transfer Rate5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0) / 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0) / 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0) / 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0) / 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)
Software / System Requirements
OS RequiredApple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10Windows 10 or laterWindows 10 or later, Apple macOS 11 or laterApple MacOS X, Windows 10 or later
Software IncludedWD Security, WD Drive Utilities, WD Backup, WD DiscoveryWD Security, WD Drive Utilities, WD Backup, WD Discovery
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & SupportLimited warranty - 2 yearsLimited warranty - 3 yearsLimited warranty - 3 yearsLimited warranty - 2 years
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