WD My Book Desktop External Hard Drive 8TB
- Digital Storage Capacity: 8 TB
- HardDrive Size: 8 TB
- Hard Disk Interface: USB 3.0
- Hardware Connectivity: USB 3.0
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A straightforward 8TB backup drive with hardware encryption, best suited to a desk rather than a bag.
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ASIN: B01LQQHLGCModel: WDBBGB0080HBK-NESNCategory: External Hard Drives
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Overview
This is the 8TB My Book desktop drive (WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN), a USB 3.0 external hard drive with password-protected 256-bit AES hardware encryption for backing up photos, video and documents.
The listing's marketing bullet mentions capacities up to 22TB, but that line covers the whole My Book family rather than this specific unit, whose model number and title point to 8TB. Encryption runs on the drive's own controller rather than the host computer, and it is meant to pair with WD Backup on Windows or Time Machine on a Mac.
- 8TB desktop external hard drive
- USB 3.0 (5 Gbps), USB 2.0 compatible
- 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
- Works with WD Backup and Time Machine
Who it's for
Suits anyone who wants a single large desktop backup drive with password protection built in, rather than a portable drive for daily carry. It is not the choice if you want to skip installing management software, since the password and backup features need it downloaded first.
Pros and cons
- 8TB of desktop backup capacity
- Hardware 256-bit AES encryption with password lock
- Works with WD Backup and Apple Time Machine
- USB 3.0 with USB 2.0 fallback compatibility
- Password and backup features require downloading and installing WD software
- May require account registration to use the full feature set
Performance notes
The 256-bit AES encryption runs in hardware on the drive itself, so locking it with a password does not add load to the host computer. USB 3.0 gives it a 5 Gbps ceiling, and it stays backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports, just at USB 2.0 speeds.
Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Model | WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| HardDrive Size | 8 TBhigher than 93% of 30 external hard drives |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 0.01 TB |
| Item Weight | 0.37 poundslower than 78% of 24 external hard drives |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 1.9 × 5.5 × 6.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 8 TBhigher than 81% of 148 external hard drives |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 incheshigher than 72% of 120 external hard drives |
| Hard Disk Description | Desktop |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5000 Mbpshigher than 50% of 21 external hard drives |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Additional Features | Hardware Encryption |
| Mfr Part Number | WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN |
| Specific Uses For Product | Personal |
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Frequently asked questions
Does this drive work with a Mac?
Yes, it lists compatibility with macOS 10.13 and later, alongside Windows 7 through 10.
Is the encryption hardware or software based?
Hardware. The 256-bit AES encryption and password protection run on the drive's own controller.
Will it work on an older USB 2.0 port?
Yes, it is backward compatible with USB 2.0, though transfer speed drops to USB 2.0 levels.