WD 22TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive – USB 3.
WD 22TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive – USB 3.
- The WD Elements external hard drive is the perfect addition to your computer. From now on, you never have to delete your data again when you want to save new data.
- Now store all your pictures, videos, documents and music files in one place. The WD Elements external hard drive 20 TB offers you a huge storage location for all your data.
- With the WD Elements HDD hard drive, you can transfer the data of your full computer to the desktop storage to ensure more performance on your computer.
- Thanks to the shock resistance and durability, the WD external hard drive ensures in proven WD quality. for the security of your daten. Compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.
- Package includes: WD Elements desktop storage 22 TB (desktop storage, USB 3.0 compatible, additional storage for photos, music, videos and all other files, shockproof) black
| SKU: | B0BSFRNQTF |
| Weight: | 1.26 kg |
| Dimensions: | 22.7 x 20.6 x 9.3 cm; 1.26 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Western Digital |
| Model: | WDBWLG0220HBK-EESN |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Western Digital |
From the manufacturer
Formatted for Windows 10+
The WD Elements desktop hard disk drive is formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows 10+ and can be reformatted for Mac.
Comparison Metric
 WD Elements Desktop |  WD My Book Desktop |  WD My Book Duo Desktop |  WD Elements Portable | |
| Technology | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Auto Backup Software | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Great for | Plug-and-play storage | Backup and restore | RAID backup | Portable storage |
| Interface | SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 | SuperSpeed USB 3.2/3.0/2.0 | SuperSpeed USB 3.2/3.0/2.0 | SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0 |
| Compatibility | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat | Windows; Mac w/Reformat |
| Hardware Encryption | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Password Protection | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Will this drive WD Elements Desktop work with my Xbox or PS4? What about my Mac or PC?
Yes, however, it’s best suited for PC or Mac. For the best gaming experience, we recommend the WD_BLACK D50, which is designed for optimal compatibility with Xbox/PS5/PS4.
I'm not computer savvy, is the set-up easy?
Setup is simple! Plug the drive into a USB Type-A 3.0 or 2.0 port using the included USB Type-A cable and open your device’s file manager, such as File Explorer or Finder.
Do you need a battery for the drive to work?
The Elements Desktop drive is powered with the included AC adapter. There is no battery or battery replacement to worry about.
What needs to be done to format this device for mac?
To easily reformat to Mac, plug in the drive, open your Mac’s Disk Utility application, and follow the steps from there. Please note, this will erase any data on the drive.