Compare Western Digital External HDD
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| Specification | Western Digital WD Elements Desktop WDBWLG0100HBK - Hard drive - 10 TB - external (desktop) - USB 3.0WDBWLG0100HBK-EESN £272.72 £327.26 inc VAT | ||||
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| General | |||||
| Capacity | 5 TB | 2 TB | — | 12 TB | 16 TB |
| Depth | 107.2 mm | 107.2 mm | — | 139.3 mm | 139.3 mm |
| Device Type | Hard drive - external (portable) | Hard drive - external (portable) | — | Hard drive - external (desktop) | Hard drive - external (desktop) |
| Encryption Algorithm | 256-bit AES | 256-bit AES | — | 256-bit AES | 256-bit AES |
| Features | Password authentication, automatic backup | Password authentication, automatic backup | — | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), password authentication, automatic backup, exFAT formatted | Password authentication, automatic backup, exFAT formatted |
| Hardware Encryption | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Height | 19.15 mm | 11.15 mm | — | 170.6 mm | 170.6 mm |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | — | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Type | Portable | Portable | — | — | — |
| Weight | 210 g | 120 g | — | 960 g | 1 kg |
| Width | 75 mm | 75 mm | — | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Power | |||||
| Power Device | — | — | — | Power adapter | Power adapter |
| Power Source | USB bus | USB bus | — | Included AC adapter | Included AC adapter |
| Voltage Required | — | — | — | 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 3.0 cable - external |
| Compliant Standards | — | RoHS, Directive 2002/95/EC | — | RoHS, Directive 2002/95/EC, NRCAN | — |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | Red | — | Black | Black |
| Localisation | Worldwide (excluding China) | Worldwide (excluding China) | — | EMEA | Worldwide |
| Works With Chromebook | Yes | Yes | — | — | — |
| Environmental Parameters | |||||
| Humidity Range Operating | — | 20 - 80% | — | — | — |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | 35 °C | — | 35 °C | 35 °C |
| Max Storage Temperature | 65 °C | 65 °C | — | 65 °C | 65 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 5 °C | 5 °C | — | 5 °C | 5 °C |
| Min Storage Temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C | — | -20 °C | -20 °C |
| Performance | |||||
| Interface Transfer Rate | 5.0 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | 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) |
| Internal Data Rate | 120 MBps | — | — | — | — |
| Max Data Transfer Rate | 120 MB/s | — | — | — | — |
| Connections & Expansion | |||||
| Interfaces | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 | — | 1 x USB 3.0 | 1 x USB 3.0 |
| Software / System Requirements | |||||
| OS Required | Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 or later | — | Windows 10 or later, Apple macOS 11 or later | Windows 10 or later, Apple macOS 11 or later |
| Software Included | Acronis True Image WD Edition | WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, WD Backup, WD Discovery | — | — | WD Security, WD Drive Utilities, WD Backup, WD Discovery |
| Manufacturer Warranty | |||||
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 3 years | Limited warranty - 3 years | — | Limited warranty - 3 years | Limited warranty - 3 years |
| Dimensions & Weight (Shipping) | |||||
| Shipping Depth | 4 cm | — | — | — | — |
| Shipping Height | 14.6 cm | — | — | — | — |
| Shipping Weight | 340 g | — | — | — | — |
| Shipping Width | 10.4 cm | — | — | — | — |
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