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Compare Western Digital External HDD

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Side-by-side specification comparison for WD My Book WDBBGB0040HBK - hard drive - 4 TB - USB 3.0, 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 WDBWLG0120HBK
Specification
Current product
£135.56
£162.67 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
Western Digital
WD Elements Desktop WDBWLG0120HBK
WDBWLG0120HBK-EESN
£305.77
£366.92 inc VAT
61 leftView & Buy
General
Capacity4 TB2 TB16 TB12 TB
Depth139.3 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 AES256-bit AES
FeaturesAutomatic backup, exFAT formatted, password authentication, hardware encryption, security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)Password authentication, automatic backupPassword authentication, automatic backup, exFAT formattedNTFS formatted
Hardware EncryptionYesYesYes
Height170.6 mm11.15 mm170.6 mm165.8 mm
InterfaceUSB 3.0USB 3.2 Gen 1USB 3.0USB 3.0
TypePortableDesktop
Weight1 kg120 g1 kg
Width49 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)AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
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 StandardsNRCAN, RoHSRoHS, Directive 2002/95/EC
Enclosure ColourBlackRedBlack
LocalisationEMEAWorldwide (excluding China)WorldwideEMEA
Package TypeRetail
Works With ChromebookYes
Environmental Parameters
Humidity Range Operating20 - 80%
Max Operating Temperature35 °C35 °C35 °C35 °C
Max Storage Temperature65 °C65 °C65 °C65 °C
Min Operating Temperature5 °C5 °C5 °C5 °C
Min Storage Temperature-20 °C-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)
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces1 x USB 3.01 x USB 3.2 Gen 11 x USB 3.01 x USB 3.0
Software / System Requirements
OS RequiredWindows 10 or later, Apple macOS 11 or laterWindows 10 or laterWindows 10 or later, Apple macOS 11 or laterApple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10
Software IncludedWD Backup, WD Drive Utilities, WD SecurityWD 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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