WD Elements Desktop External Hard Drive 10TB
- 10 TB capacity, 3.5 inch drive
- USB 3.0, backward compatible with USB 2.0
- Formatted NTFS for Windows 10, 8.1, 7
- AC adapter powered
- 5.31 x 1.89 x 6.53 inches, 2.09 lbs
- 2-year limited warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A big, simple desk drive for adding storage to a Windows PC. It needs wall power and comes formatted for Windows, so it is not a grab-and-go drive.
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ASIN: B094R81RJBCategory: External Hard Drives
Overview
A home office desk is where this WD drive lives, plugged into wall power and a USB port to add a large block of storage to a Windows PC. It arrives formatted NTFS, so files can be copied as soon as it is connected.
A lot of capacity for freeing up a full internal drive makes it useful for media libraries and backups. It needs an AC adapter and is formatted for Windows, so Mac users must reformat and travelers should look elsewhere.
Who it's for
Families and home office users with growing media collections get a large amount of room on the desk. Laptop users on the move and Mac-only households should choose a portable or Mac-formatted drive.
Pros and cons
- Very large capacity
- Plug in and copy on Windows
- USB 2.0 backward compatibility
- AC adapter and cable included
- Needs wall power
- Formatted for Windows only
- Interface listed as USB 2.0 in one spec
Performance notes
Throughput depends on the USB port and the spinning drive inside, so it suits large file storage more than active editing. Wall power runs the larger desktop drive steadily.
Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 2.09 lbs |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 5.31 x 1.89 x 6.53 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 10 TB |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power source | AC adapter |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0, USB 2.0 |
| Compatible Devices | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 |
| Included components | |
| Included components | WD Elements drive, USB cable, AC adapter, quick install guide |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2-year limited |
| Other details | |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 inches |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical hard disk |
| Format | NTFS |
Frequently asked questions
Is the WD Elements 10TB a portable drive?
No. It is a desktop drive that runs on the included AC adapter.
Does the WD Elements 10TB work with a Mac?
It comes formatted NTFS for Windows 10, 8.1 and 7. A Mac would need it reformatted.
What is in the box?
The drive, a USB cable, an AC adapter and a quick install guide.
Will it work on an older USB port?
Yes. It is backward compatible with USB 2.0, at slower speed.