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Western Digital 12TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0120HBK-NESN

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Style: Desktop


Capacity: 12TB


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  • High-capacity add-on storage.Specific uses: Personal
  • Fast data transfers
  • Plug-and-play ready for Windows PCs
  • WD quality inside and out

Description

Western Digital elements desktop storage with USB 3.0 offers reliable, high- capacity, add-on storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. The sleek design features up to 12TB capacity plus Western Digital quality and reliability. Operating temperature: 5 degree Celsius to 35 degree Celsius Non-operating temperature: -20 degree Celsius to 65 degree Celsius.

Digital Storage Capacity: 12 TB


Hard Disk Interface: USB 3.0


Connectivity Technology: USB


Brand: Western Digital


Special Feature: Portable


Hard Disk Form Factor: 3.5 Inches


Hard Disk Description: Desktop


Compatible Devices: Desktop


Installation Type: External Hard Drive


Color: Black


Hard Drive: ‎12 TB Desktop


Brand: ‎Western Digital


Series: ‎Elements Desktop


Item model number: ‎WDBWLG0120HBK-NESN


Hardware Platform: ‎PC, Mac


Item Weight: ‎0.634 ounces


Product Dimensions: ‎5.31 x 1.89 x 6.53 inches


Item Dimensions LxWxH: ‎5.31 x 1.89 x 6.53 inches


Color: ‎Black


Flash Memory Size: ‎12 TB


Hard Drive Interface: ‎USB 3.0


Manufacturer: ‎WD


Date First Available: ‎September 7, 2019


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    • Worked right out of the box!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2025 by Amazon Customer
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First order of business: I ordered this drive (WD Elements 5tb) and received it in about 18 hours. I checked the shipping label, and it is their proprietary delivery service. USPS, take note. The box it came in was pretty regular, no fancy presentation. Which is fine. I don't like paying for felt lining. It has one port on the back, and comes with a USB cable. I plugged it into my laptop and checked it out. Drive capacity actually reads 4.54 Tb. Which isn't unusual for larger volumes. It came formatted as NTFS. Which is great, because FAT32 has a file size limit of 4gb. Next test: I plugged it into a 3.0 Anker USB Data Hub. The drive revved up, then started clicking. I recognized those clicks as motor failures from a power drop, so the USB hub is not going to do it. This beast of a portable drive needs a main-line. It can be used in USB 3.0 or 2.0 But I highly encourage 3 for faster speeds. Especially with a volume this size (You are buying it for a reason, right?) Next test: A phone mount. Similar to a Samsung Dex setup, the device I used is a Baseus USB C mount. It connects my Note10+ phone to HDMI, and...for this test...a USB 3.0 port. I wasn't sure if it would work, because the hub charges the phone, and would have to "lend" some power to the 3.0 port to power the drive. It worked. I plugged it in, and my exFAT/NTFS app fired right up. It recognized the drive, mounted it, and was ready to go. For the technical folks out there, this was by powering the phone dock with a samsung travel adapter that came with my phone. It has a variable output, but can pack a whopping 11v-2.25a (24 watts) at its highest. This 24 watts was enough to fast charge my phone, AND have the drive running. Final test: Directly into the note10+. I used a USB C - USB A adapter that came with my phone and connected them together. It worked. My phone was powering the darn thing. So there we have it. This little pocket sized drive (seriously, my wallet is larger) can be plugged into 3.0, 2.0 or directly into my phone. It came formatted NTFS, just the way I prefer. Description: I purchased a black one. As I said, it is wallet-sized. It has one port for the cable, and a small status light. The light appears to stay a solid color for both standby and active. A power failure results in a blinking status light. When the drive is spinning, you can feel a humming purr, barely audible. The casing is plastic, but solid and sleek looking. It has four non-slip dots on the bottom. Pros: Huge storage for the price, powered through USB only, NTFS formatted, small. Cons: None discovered yet. Recommended Uses: This would be a perfect drive for home network storage, office/school/home work. It would also be ideal for gaming consoles even as modern as the XBox One X. Or a handy volume for torrents. Or a handy volume for backing up a system or family photos. Possible Uses: It runs on 3.0. While Pro Gamers might chuckle at the idea, it could be used as a Steam Library. Initial load times might be slower than a built in solid state drive, sure. But so what? This is 5Tb. Portable. For under 120. It could also be used for beginner-level production. Again, it is slower than a dedicated solid state drive, of course. But for a new youtuber, or designer, or developer...this can store a lot of content. ... show more
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    • My review after 9 months of use.
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