--- product_id: 156559015 title: "- Western Digital 12TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0120HBK-NESN" brand: "wd" price: "€ 726.96" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Wd" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/156559015-western-digital-12tb-elements-desktop-external-hard-drive-usb-3 store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # USB 3.0 fast transfers 12TB massive storage Plug & play Windows/Mac - Western Digital 12TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0120HBK-NESN **Brand:** wd **Price:** € 726.96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💼 Elevate your data game with 12TB of unstoppable storage power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** - Western Digital 12TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0120HBK-NESN by wd - **How much does it cost?** € 726.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/156559015-western-digital-12tb-elements-desktop-external-hard-drive-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 - • **Reliable WD Quality:** Built to last with proven durability and quiet operation. - • **Seamless Plug & Play:** Effortless setup on Windows and Mac—no tech headaches. - • **Massive 12TB Capacity:** Store your entire digital life without compromise. - • **Blazing USB 3.0 Speeds:** Experience rapid file transfers that keep up with your workflow. - • **Compact & Sleek Design:** A stylish desktop companion that fits perfectly in any workspace. ## Overview The Western Digital 12TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive delivers massive, reliable storage with fast USB 3.0 connectivity. Designed for plug-and-play ease on Windows and Mac, it combines WD’s trusted durability with a sleek, compact design—perfect for professionals managing large datasets or backups. Enjoy quiet, consistent performance and effortless integration into your digital workflow. ## Description Western Digital elements desktop storage 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 sleek design features up to 12TB capacity plus Western Digital quality and reliability. Operating temperature: 5 degree Celsius to 35 degree Celsius Non-operating temperature: -20 degree Celsius to 65 degree Celsius. Review: Massive capacity, true CMR reliability, and excellent sustained performance - The WD 20TB Elements Desktop drive is exactly what a large‑capacity external should be: simple, quiet, and built around a proper CMR hard drive that delivers consistent performance across the entire 20TB span. In an era where many high‑capacity externals quietly use SMR, it’s refreshing to see Western Digital stick to a full CMR design that maintains stable write speeds, predictable behavior, and long‑term reliability. Real‑world performance is strong for a drive of this size. Sequential transfers remain steady without the drop‑off or cache exhaustion issues common in SMR‑based units. The enclosure runs cool, the USB bridge is stable, and the drive behaves exactly as expected during large file moves, backups, and long‑duration workloads. For anyone dealing with multi‑terabyte datasets, this consistency matters far more than peak numbers. The 20TB capacity is a game‑changer. It consolidates what would normally require multiple smaller drives into a single, clean volume, making organization and backup workflows far easier. For the price — especially when purchased renewed — the cost‑per‑terabyte is outstanding. If you need a high‑capacity external that prioritizes reliability, sustained throughput, and no‑nonsense operation, the WD 20TB Elements is an easy 5‑star pick. It’s a workhorse drive with real CMR performance and the kind of long‑term stability Western Digital is known for. Review: A Tale of 2 drives (WD 20TB Elements Desktop & WD 2TB Elements Portable) - Well, I have to edit this review to include a NEW western digital drive I recently ordered (because desertcart doesn't let you leave separate reviews for different drives made by the same company. My reviews here are for VERY different products and we should be allowed to review them separately, but... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ------------------------------------------------------------ REVIEW for the "WD Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN": Anyway, the TWO terabyte WD drive I bought on January 1, 2026 for $79.99 had obvious signs of use. There was a small but noticeable 'ding' on the right side of the drive, and the CrystalDiskInfo utility software showed that the drive had been used for 3 hours. That's far more than any drive that's fresh & straight from the factory will have accrued for simple testing. I kept this drive because I needed it immediately, but I'm not happy about it having been USED and the 'ding' chipped off on the side that shows it had been dropped. Even so, it's performing wonderfully (so far) on a new Mac & an old Windows computer, but time will tell the true tale. ------------------------------------------------------------ REVIEW for the "WD 20TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 drive, WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN" I ordered the WD 20TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive in early May 2025, wiped it and re-formatted it as NTFS for Windows, and then transferred a ton of backups to it. (A little note: 20 TB drives have an *actual* capacity of 18.19 TB). This WD drive is reliable, sturdy, and a winner by every metric. It's a very quiet drive (I only ever hear a very soft & short 'brrr' when it's waking up, but then it falls silent and remains quiet for the rest of the time that it's active). My drive is on all day, yet I never hear any sounds while it's working. I actually forget that it's on until I need to search it for something! Even with my ancient PC, this WD drive had smooth transfers of up to 180 MB/sec. When that PC died and I connected the WD drive to a new mac laptop, the transfer speed was even faster. This drive has been in use every single day for almost 8 months and it's still just as quick and quiet as the first day I used it. Of course, if you format any drive as NTFS like I did, and then you use that drive with a Mac, you can only copy files FROM the drive while it's connected to the mac device, and you can't can't copy files TO the drive. I thought I'd only use this with my old windows comp and didn't forsee its overdue demise so I used the NTFS format... but since I can access those files, it's no biggie. I'm about to order another WD drive and I'll format it as ExFat so that it'll have full read & write abilities on both mac & windows. This is a great drive and if you're a dual-OS user like me, just format your drive accordingly. It's nice to be able to have the best of both worlds. :) ## Features - High-capacity add-on storage.Specific uses: Personal - Fast data transfers - Plug-and-play ready for Windows PCs - WD quality inside and out ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07X4V2M3B | | Best Sellers Rank | #2 in External Hard Drives | | Brand | WD | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (27,508) | | Date First Available | September 7, 2019 | | Flash Memory Size | 12 TB | | Hard Drive | 12 TB Desktop | | Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 | | Hardware Platform | Mac, PC | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.31 x 1.89 x 6.53 inches | | Item Weight | 2.61 pounds | | Item model number | WDBWLG0120HBK-NESN | | Manufacturer | WD | | Product Dimensions | 5.31 x 1.89 x 6.53 inches | | Series | Elements Desktop | ## Product Details - **Brand:** WD - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 12 TB - **Hard Disk Description:** Desktop - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.0 - **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** Portable ## Images ![- Western Digital 12TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0120HBK-NESN - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MDGnNGWYL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this drive 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Massive capacity, true CMR reliability, and excellent sustained performance *by T***G on January 22, 2026* The WD 20TB Elements Desktop drive is exactly what a large‑capacity external should be: simple, quiet, and built around a proper CMR hard drive that delivers consistent performance across the entire 20TB span. In an era where many high‑capacity externals quietly use SMR, it’s refreshing to see Western Digital stick to a full CMR design that maintains stable write speeds, predictable behavior, and long‑term reliability. Real‑world performance is strong for a drive of this size. Sequential transfers remain steady without the drop‑off or cache exhaustion issues common in SMR‑based units. The enclosure runs cool, the USB bridge is stable, and the drive behaves exactly as expected during large file moves, backups, and long‑duration workloads. For anyone dealing with multi‑terabyte datasets, this consistency matters far more than peak numbers. The 20TB capacity is a game‑changer. It consolidates what would normally require multiple smaller drives into a single, clean volume, making organization and backup workflows far easier. For the price — especially when purchased renewed — the cost‑per‑terabyte is outstanding. If you need a high‑capacity external that prioritizes reliability, sustained throughput, and no‑nonsense operation, the WD 20TB Elements is an easy 5‑star pick. It’s a workhorse drive with real CMR performance and the kind of long‑term stability Western Digital is known for. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Tale of 2 drives (WD 20TB Elements Desktop & WD 2TB Elements Portable) *by C***D on December 30, 2025* Well, I have to edit this review to include a NEW western digital drive I recently ordered (because amazon doesn't let you leave separate reviews for different drives made by the same company. My reviews here are for VERY different products and we should be allowed to review them separately, but... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ------------------------------------------------------------ REVIEW for the "WD Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN": Anyway, the TWO terabyte WD drive I bought on January 1, 2026 for $79.99 had obvious signs of use. There was a small but noticeable 'ding' on the right side of the drive, and the CrystalDiskInfo utility software showed that the drive had been used for 3 hours. That's far more than any drive that's fresh & straight from the factory will have accrued for simple testing. I kept this drive because I needed it immediately, but I'm not happy about it having been USED and the 'ding' chipped off on the side that shows it had been dropped. Even so, it's performing wonderfully (so far) on a new Mac & an old Windows computer, but time will tell the true tale. ------------------------------------------------------------ REVIEW for the "WD 20TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 drive, WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN" I ordered the WD 20TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive in early May 2025, wiped it and re-formatted it as NTFS for Windows, and then transferred a ton of backups to it. (A little note: 20 TB drives have an *actual* capacity of 18.19 TB). This WD drive is reliable, sturdy, and a winner by every metric. It's a very quiet drive (I only ever hear a very soft & short 'brrr' when it's waking up, but then it falls silent and remains quiet for the rest of the time that it's active). My drive is on all day, yet I never hear any sounds while it's working. I actually forget that it's on until I need to search it for something! Even with my ancient PC, this WD drive had smooth transfers of up to 180 MB/sec. When that PC died and I connected the WD drive to a new mac laptop, the transfer speed was even faster. This drive has been in use every single day for almost 8 months and it's still just as quick and quiet as the first day I used it. Of course, if you format any drive as NTFS like I did, and then you use that drive with a Mac, you can only copy files FROM the drive while it's connected to the mac device, and you can't can't copy files TO the drive. I thought I'd only use this with my old windows comp and didn't forsee its overdue demise so I used the NTFS format... but since I can access those files, it's no biggie. I'm about to order another WD drive and I'll format it as ExFat so that it'll have full read & write abilities on both mac & windows. This is a great drive and if you're a dual-OS user like me, just format your drive accordingly. It's nice to be able to have the best of both worlds. :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lots of space, has been quite reliable. *by B***D on January 21, 2026* I've been using this for a media server's storage for over a year now and it has been pretty flawless. It just sits on the floor next to my little mini-pc that runs linux and several docker containers for serving media. It's quiet for the most part and it has been on for over a year straight and has been pretty heavily used and so far no issues. 12TB is a fair amount of space for my use case and I'm quite happy with this purchase. ## Frequently Bought Together - Western Digital 12TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0120HBK-NESN - Amazon Basics USB-C to Micro USB 3.1 Gen 2 Fast Charging Cable, 10Gbps High-Speed, 3 Foot, Black - BOVKE Hard Drive Case for WD Elements My Book Seagate Expansion Desktop External Hard Drive HDD 6TB 8TB 10TB 12TB 14TB 16TB 18TB, 3.5 Inch Portable Desktop HDD Carrying Case, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/156559015-western-digital-12tb-elements-desktop-external-hard-drive-usb-3](https://www.desertcart.at/products/156559015-western-digital-12tb-elements-desktop-external-hard-drive-usb-3) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*