Compare Western Digital External HDD
Comparing 5 products side-by-side — specifications, pricing and stock. Showing Western Digital products in the External HDD category.
| Specification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | |||||
| Capacity | 4 TB | 2 TB | 4 TB | 6 TB | 5 TB |
| Depth | 139.3 mm | 107.2 mm | 107.2 mm | 135 mm | 107.2 mm |
| Device Type | Hard drive - external (desktop) | Hard drive - external (portable) | Hard drive - external (portable) | Hard drive - external (desktop) | Hard drive - external (portable) |
| Encryption Algorithm | 256-bit AES | 256-bit AES | 256-bit AES | — | 256-bit AES |
| Features | Automatic backup, exFAT formatted, password authentication, hardware encryption, security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | Password authentication, automatic backup | Automatic backup, password authentication | — | Password authentication, automatic backup |
| Hardware Encryption | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Height | 170.6 mm | 11.15 mm | 19.15 mm | 165.8 mm | 19.15 mm |
| Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Type | — | Portable | Portable | — | Portable |
| Weight | 1 kg | 120 g | 210 g | — | 210 g |
| Width | 49 mm | 75 mm | 75 mm | 48 mm | 75 mm |
| Power | |||||
| Power Device | Power adapter | — | — | Power adapter | — |
| Power Source | Included AC adapter | USB bus | USB bus | Included AC adapter | USB bus |
| Voltage Required | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | — | — | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | — |
| Miscellaneous | |||||
| Cables Included | 1 x USB 3.0 cable - external | 1 x USB 3.0 cable - external | 1 x USB 3.0 cable - external | 1 x USB cable - external | 1 x USB 3.0 cable - external |
| Compliant Standards | NRCAN, RoHS | RoHS, Directive 2002/95/EC | Directive 2002/95/EC, RoHS | RoHS | — |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | Red | Black | Black | Black |
| Localisation | EMEA | Worldwide (excluding China) | Worldwide (excluding China) | EMEA | Worldwide (excluding China) |
| Package Type | Retail | — | Retail | — | — |
| Works With Chromebook | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| Environmental Parameters | |||||
| 5 °C | — | — | 35 °C | — | — |
| Humidity Range Operating | — | 20 - 80% | 20 - 80% | — | — |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | 35 °C | — | 35 °C | 35 °C |
| Max Storage Temperature | 65 °C | 65 °C | 65 °C | 65 °C | 65 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 5 °C | 5 °C | 5 °C | 5 °C | 5 °C |
| Min Storage Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C | -20 °C | -20 °C | -20 °C |
| Performance | |||||
| Interface Transfer Rate | 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) | 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0) | 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| Internal Data Rate | — | — | — | — | 120 MBps |
| Max Data Transfer Rate | — | — | — | — | 120 MB/s |
| Connections & Expansion | |||||
| Interfaces | 1 x USB 3.0 | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 x USB 3.0 | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Software / System Requirements | |||||
| OS Required | Windows 10 or later, Apple macOS 11 or later | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 or later | Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows Vista / XP / 7 / 8 | Windows 10 or later |
| Software Included | WD Backup, WD Drive Utilities, WD Security | WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, WD Backup, WD Discovery | Acronis True Image WD Edition | WD SmartWare Pro (30 days trial) | Acronis True Image WD Edition |
| Manufacturer Warranty | |||||
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 3 years | Limited warranty - 3 years | Limited warranty - 3 years | Limited warranty - 3 years |
| Dimensions & Weight (Shipping) | |||||
| Shipping Depth | — | — | 3.98 cm | — | 4 cm |
| Shipping Height | — | — | 14.6 cm | — | 14.6 cm |
| Shipping Weight | — | — | 340 g | — | 340 g |
| Shipping Width | — | — | 10.35 cm | — | 10.4 cm |
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