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Black rectangular desktop hard drive with USB 3.0 Micro-B port and AC adapter

Western Digital

Western Digital WDBWLG0080HBK-NESN 8TB USB 3.0 external hard drive

SKU CH-P4TZ-CK9R7 MPN WDBWLG0080HBK-NESN

8 TB desktop drive adds high-capacity storage via USB 3.0 with plug-and-play Windows readiness

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.0, Micro-B
  • Setup requirementsFormatted NTFS for Windows 10, 8.1 and 7 Reformatting may be
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresHigh capacity in a compact design The compact design offers
  • Product dimensions6.5 in × 1.9 in × 5.3 in

Capacity 8TB

  • 8 TB capacity stores large media libraries
  • USB 3.0 interface enables fast data transfers
  • Plug-and-play ready for Windows 10, 8.1 and 7
  • Compact desktop design fits limited workspace
  • Includes AC adapter and USB cable

WD Elements 8TB desktop storage

This Western Digital Elements drive provides 8TB of add-on storage in a compact desktop enclosure. It connects through a USB 3.0 Micro-B interface and ships formatted NTFS for Windows 10, 8.1 and 7. An AC adapter and USB cable are included for immediate plug-and-play use.

Suited for Windows users needing simple capacity

Photographers, videographers and general users who want to offload large media libraries from an internal drive will find the 8TB volume straightforward. Buyers who require hardware encryption, RAID functionality or a different interface should look elsewhere. Mac or Linux users must reformat the drive before use.

USB 3.0 Micro-B interface dictates host

The drive relies on a single USB 3.0 Micro-B port for both data and power delivery from the supplied adapter. Systems without a compatible USB 3.0 port will not achieve the stated transfer performance. Verify that your computer provides this exact connection before purchase.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in High-Capacity External Drives, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $269.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 144 comparable items (median $379.99).
Total capacity 8 TB
Lower than about 60% of the 101 comparable items (median 12 TB).
Price per TB $33.75 per TB
Cheaper than about 65% of the 101 comparable items (median $37.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineElements
Model nameWDBWLG0080HBK-NESN
Total capacity8 TB
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.0, Micro-B
Size & build
Product dimensions6.5 in × 1.9 in × 5.3 in
Product weight1.9 lb (0.86 kg)
Shipping weight1.30 kg
Package size229 × 201 × 91 mm
In the box
In the boxExternal hard drive
USB cable
AC adapter
Quick Install Guide

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Questions about this item

How do I install the WD Elements 8TB drive and what step do people often miss?

Connect the included AC adapter to the drive, plug the Micro-B USB 3.0 cable into your PC, and the drive appears in Windows. The step often missed is reformatting the NTFS volume if you use macOS or Linux.

What maintenance or replacement will this 8TB desktop drive need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required. The sealed enclosure contains no user-serviceable parts. If the mechanical drive fails after the warranty period, the whole unit is replaced rather than repaired.

What limit appears first during sustained transfers on this USB 3.0 desktop drive?

The USB 3.0 interface caps sustained throughput well below the internal drive’s maximum, so the interface bottleneck shows up first during long sequential reads or writes.

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