Product Comparison
Technical Specifications
Feature
General
Capacity
4 TB
2 TB
8 TB
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4 TB
Depth
107.2 mm
107.2 mm
135 mm
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135 mm
Device Type
Hard drive - external (portable)
Hard drive - external (portable)
Hard drive - external (desktop)
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Hard drive - external (desktop)
Encryption Algorithm
256-bit AES
256-bit AES
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Features
Automatic backup, password authentication
Password authentication, automatic backup
NTFS formatted
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NTFS formatted
Hardware Encryption
Yes
Yes
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Height
19.15 mm
11.15 mm
165.8 mm
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165.8 mm
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.0
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USB 3.0
Type
Portable
Portable
Desktop
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Desktop
Weight
210 g
120 g
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950 g
Width
75 mm
75 mm
48 mm
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48 mm
Power
Power Device
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Power adapter
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Power adapter
Power Source
USB bus
USB bus
Included AC adapter
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Included AC adapter
Voltage Required
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AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
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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
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1 x USB cable - external
Compatible with Windows 7
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"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Compliant Standards
Directive 2002/95/EC, RoHS
RoHS, Directive 2002/95/EC
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Plug and Play, RoHS
Enclosure Colour
Red
Red
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Localisation
Worldwide (excluding China)
Worldwide (excluding China)
EMEA
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EMEA
Package Type
Retail
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Works With Chromebook
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Yes
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Environmental Parameters
Humidity Range Operating
20 - 80%
20 - 80%
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Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
35 °C
35 °C
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35 °C
Max Storage Temperature
65 °C
65 °C
65 °C
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Min Operating Temperature
5 °C
5 °C
5 °C
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5 °C
Min Storage Temperature
-20 °C
-20 °C
-20 °C
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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)
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5.0 Gbps (USB 3.0)
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
1 x USB 3.0
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1 x USB 3.0
Software / System Requirements
OS Required
Windows 10 or later
Windows 10 or later
Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10
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Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows Vista / XP / 7 / 8
Software Included
WD Discovery, WD Backup, WD Drive Utilities, WD Security
WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, WD Backup, WD Discovery
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WD SmartWare Pro (30 days trial)
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - 3 years
Limited warranty - 2 years
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Limited warranty - 2 years
Weight & Dimensions
Shipping Depth
3.98 cm
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Shipping Height
14.6 cm
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Shipping Weight
340 g
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Shipping Width
10.35 cm
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