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product_id: 48622264
title: "4TB Elements External Hard Drive, Desktop HDD storage, USB 3.0 compatible, Fast Transfer rates, Easy add on storage for all your pictures, videos, music and documents, Black"
brand: "wd"
price: "€ 452.85"
currency: EUR
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# USB 3.0 blazing transfer 4TB massive storage Plug & Play desktop ready 4TB Elements External Hard Drive, Desktop HDD storage, USB 3.0 compatible, Fast Transfer rates, Easy add on storage for all your pictures, videos, music and documents, Black

**Brand:** wd
**Price:** € 452.85
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your storage game—because your data deserves the best.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 4TB Elements External Hard Drive, Desktop HDD storage, USB 3.0 compatible, Fast Transfer rates, Easy add on storage for all your pictures, videos, music and documents, Black by wd
- **How much does it cost?** € 452.85 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/48622264-4tb-elements-external-hard-drive-desktop-hdd-storage-usb-3)

## Best For

- wd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices—future-proof your setup without hassle.
- • **Boost Your PC Performance:** Free up internal drive space to speed up your computer and avoid deleting precious files.
- • **Expand Your Digital Universe:** Seamlessly add 4TB of high-speed storage to keep your photos, videos, and work files effortlessly organized.
- • **Lightning-Fast USB 3.0 Speeds:** Experience rapid data transfers that save you time and keep your workflow uninterrupted.
- • **Durable Design Meets Sleek Style:** Engineered for shock tolerance and long-term reliability, housed in a minimalist black enclosure that fits any workspace.

## Overview

The WD Elements 4TB External Hard Drive offers a robust desktop storage solution with USB 3.0 compatibility for fast data transfers. Designed for professionals needing reliable, high-capacity add-on storage, it supports plug-and-play setup with Windows 10+ PCs and ensures durability with a shock-resistant enclosure. Perfect for managing large multimedia libraries and boosting PC performance by freeing internal drive space.

## Description

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## Features

- The WD Elements desktop hard disk drive 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 drive’s features up to 20TB capacity
- IMPROVE PC PERFORMANCE When your internal drive is almost full, your PC slows down. Don’t delete files – free up space on your internal drive by transferring files to your WD Elements HDD desktop storage and get your computer moving again
- STORE MORE OF WHAT's IMPORTANT. With capacities up to 20TB, the WD Elements desktop hard disk drive helps you store more photos, videos, music, and files
- FAST TRANSFER RATES. When connected to a USB 3.0 port, the WD Elements desktop hard disk drive delivers fast data transfer rates
- PLUG-AND-PLAY SIMPLICITY. The WD Elements Desktop Hard Drive works right out-of-the-box with Windows 10+ PCs – just plug into the USB port to instantly add storage.
- USB 3.0 AND USB 2.0 COMPATABILIY With this single drive, you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backwards-compatibility with USB 2.0 devices as well.
- WD QUALITY INSIDE AND OUT. We build the drive to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. Then, we help protect with a durable enclosure designed for style and protection

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | WD |
| Product Dimensions | 4.8 x 13.5 x 16.58 cm; 910 g |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Item model number | WDBWLG0040HBK-EESN |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital |
| Series | WDBWLG0040HBK-EESN |
| Colour | Black |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Hard Drive Size | 4000 GB |
| Hard Disk Description | Hybrid Drive |
| Hard Drive Interface | ATA-4 |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Wattage | 3600 watts |
| Power Source | Hand-operated |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Yes |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 4.9 Watt Hours |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 5 Grams |
| Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 2 |
| Item Weight | 910 g |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |

## Product Details

- **Digital storage capacity:** 4 TB
- **Hard disk interface:** ATA-4
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Brand:** WD
- **Special feature:** External power adapter^Operating temperature range:5 - 35 °C^Plug and Play^USB powered^Yes
- **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard disk description:** Hybrid Drive
- **Compatible devices:** PC, Mac
- **Installation type:** External Hard Drive
- **Colour:** Black

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this drive WD Elements Desktop work with my Xbox or PS4? What about my Mac or PC?**
A: 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.

**Q: I'm not computer savvy, is the set-up easy?**
A: 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.

**Q: Do you need a battery for the drive to work?**
A: The Elements Desktop drive is powered with the included AC adapter. There is no battery or battery replacement to worry about.

**Q: What needs to be done to format this device for mac?**
A: 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.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great WD140EMFZ drives, easy to set up, huge storage in a single drive with huge potential uses...
*by J***C on 17 October 2020*

I bought 2x 14TB HDD for £190 on Amazon Prime Day sale as a upgrade to my home server (and backup server) storage.Each machine was running a 8TB Toshiba, 4TB WD and 4TB Seagate. Intention is to eventually replace one of the 4TBs from each machine.But for now, they are running plugged into the USB ports.The drives arrived safely boxed and plugging in and switching on was very easy, with no drivers required. I reformatted them and copied the data from one the 4TB drives over. This was particularly painful and took about 2 days over the USB interface, achieving around 36MByte/s when I was checking which wasn't really USB 3.0 speed but more USB 2 speed. Though this could be down to my ageing servers rather than the drives.The drives themselves ran with relatively little noise, I'd say there were quieter in the enclosure than my Toshiba 8TB drives were inside my PC cases! The drives themselves did get quite warm, but not hot, certainly less warm than the Toshibas (though those did run hot)Once these bed in for a few more days and I've copied my data across, I will test my next plan and update the review accordingly...Update 20 Oct 2020: Having opened up the case, the drives are 14TB WD140EMFZ drives. I've "shucked" the drives out and attached them directly to the SATA connectors on my PCs. This has then yielded the full potential of the performance of these drives.I've sequential read of around 190MByte/s transfer speeds now which is pretty damn good considering it's in a 5 year old PC. Perfectly adequate for a PC storage drive or NAS drive. Random Read/Write is pretty bad, but in this age, spinning disks really are not the solution for such operations and I suggest you get yourself a cheap SSD for that sort of usage.Update 17 Nov 2020: These drives have been running flawlessly for a month now. My backup server had a PSU failure and upon replacing PSU, the drive (and others) carried on working falwlessly.To answer a comment. These drives when shucked out are exactly the same as form factor and data and power connectivity as any standard SATA internal 3.5" drive. screw holes etc are all in standard places.Update 23 Apr 2021: These drives have now been running for 6 months. I've upgrade my backup server and now both machines are running 24/7. Both 14TB drives still seem fine with currently no indications of any issues. Hopefully, touch wood this will keep going this way for a long time...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Incredibly reliable hard drive and fantastic price
*by K***N on 17 December 2018*

Western Digital make great quality external hard drives and I have never had any issues with any of them...so far!touch woodI would always recommend getting a smaller size hard drive (4tb max size) if possible as they can fail and losing so much data (6tb+) can be difficult to take.I've also read that larger size hard drives are more likely to fail but cannot confirm this.These devices are incredibly easy to setup and use.Just plug in the USB cable and you're away.Note: I would highly recommend using a 3.0 usb slot when transferring large files.USB 3.0 does downgrade to USB 2.0 slots but the speeds are so much slower.If you dont have a usb 3.0 lot then use the 2.0 slot but if your desktop pc has multiple drives then make sure you use the faster 3.0 slot.As mentioned before, I can't fault these drives so far.My only concern is the varying write speeds. A few of the hard drives I have purchased seem to have much faster write speeds than others despite being the same model.I do not know why this is but others have mentioned possible cost cutting and use of slower drives/materials.It can be frustrating but isn't too bad on the whole, it just means waiting a few minutes more.Lastly, PLEASE DO NOT leave your hard drive on all the time!The heat generated will impact the drive and can lead to problems.These drives shouldn't be left unused for a long time but should NOT be used constantly as a seperate drive.They are for storage/backup of larger files to decrease file space on your pc/laptop.If you feel like the hard drive is getting hot or been on for a long time, then please safely eject the device and allow it to cool down.Overall I'm very happy with my purchase. Delivery was very fast and Amazon were much cheaper than any where else.I will definitely be buying another one in the future and hope Western Digital continue making high quality but affordable products like this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid, reliable hard drive – works fine in my NAS
*by N***R on 17 May 2025*

I've bought many of these to use in my NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices. I've had the 18TB, 20TB, 22TB and 24TB versions of this drive bought at various times over the last few years. All have been reliable (the 22TB which I am writing the review on is over a year old and is working fine).Always check the drive works and is free of errors before removing from the device. I've not had any drive dead on arrival but always best to check as your warranty may be voided once you remove from the enclosure. The drives are easy to remove (search online to see how to do it).One thing to be aware of is that larger hard drives are more noisy generally. In general operation, the noise is not too bad but you may find in an array there's a bit of noise when they all start up together.It's a bit of a shame that manufacturers put a premium on standalone hard drives as it's not great for the environment to buy in enclosures when you know you're going to remove it – even if you recycle the enclosure and the power adaptor. But this is a far cheaper way to get large drives.I would recommend these as a reliable and cheaper alternative to drives marketed as NAS drives. Always do a bit of research first though to see what people recommend at the time of purchase. Reddit is usually a good place to check.

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