WD Elements 16TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBWLG0160HBK-NESN Black
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Reviews(1,136)
Low cost storageSimple: no data encryptionFast enough for me
With no built-in fan, it runs warm
Bought two 10 gig on sale to build a poor man's RAID1. I'm a recording engineer and I need to backup my WAV files. (You'd be surprised how often I get the "do you still have that recording you made for me 4 years ago" call) I didn't want any hardware encryption ala the My Book Duo and its associated horror stories, just backup. Zip tied two of these together, and use FastCopy to move the files.Since these have no built-in fans, the drives run a little warm. It's probably OK, but my OC nature was looking for reassurance. So with more zip ties, I added a 80mm fan on top of the two enclosures. I used a magnetic bearing fan that runs super quiet (as a recording engineer, I hate loud fans). Wanting to get the fan away from the drives, I zipped the fan on top of a "chimney". (Zip ties: the engineer's duct tape.) Probably not necessary, but remember I'm Mr. OC. The fan runs || with one enclosure's power supply. Looks janky but works great: cool, quiet, cheap. Now I'm just hoping both drives don't die at the same time.
Worked out of the box
Did not last two years
You may or may not be able to obtain warranty service.
It worked fine, I only used it twice for two total system backups. The rest of the time it sat on a shelf unplugged waiting to be used for a third time. I use a 5TB drive for incremental backups.
When powered on system did not recognize it. I RMA'd it only to have WD say the drive had been TAMPERED with, absolutely no other explanation given. I was also sent the above pics from the RMA team, to show what? I have no idea. This is real unacceptable behavior from them. So much for standing behind your product and taking care of a lifelong (since early 80's anyway) customer. NO more WD drives for me or you I hope.
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Website: https://www.westerndigital.com/
Support Phone: 1-800-275-4932
Features & Details
- • High-capacity add-on storage
- • Fast data transfers
- • Plug-and-play ready for Windows® PCs
- • WD® quality inside and out
Specifications
| Best Seller Ranking | #1 in Desktop External Hard Drives |
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| Brand | WD |
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| Series | Elements |
| Model | WDBWLG0160HBK-NESN |
| Color | Black |
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| Interface | USB 3.0, Micro-B |
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Features | High capacity in a sleek design The sleek design offers up to 20TB capacity, making WD Elements HDD desktop storage the ideal solution for easy, add-on storage of all your important photos, music, videos, and files. Improve PC performance When your internal hard drive is almost full, your PC slows down. Don't delete files - free up space on your internal hard drive by transferring files to your WD Elements HDD desktop storage and get your computer moving again. 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 PCs - just plug into the USB port to instantly add storage. USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility 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 know your data is important to you, so we build the drive inside 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. 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. |
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| System Requirements | Windows 10+ Reformatting required for use with MacOS Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system. |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
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| Dimensions | 6.53" x 1.89" x 5.31" |
| Weight | 1.98 lbs. |
| Package Contents | WD Elements Desktop hard drive SuperSpeed USB-A cable (5Gbps) AC adapter Quick Install Guide |
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| First Listed on Newegg | February 01, 2021 |
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