Western Digital Elements WDBWLG0080HBK-EESN external hard drive 8 TB Micro-USB B 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Black

Western Digital Elements WDBWLG0080HBK-EESN external hard drive 8 TB Micro-USB B 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Black

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High capacity in a simple and compact design. Improve PC performance. USB 3.0 ready. EASY, ADD-ON STORAGE. Reliable, high-capacity storage for ultrafast data transfers.. High Capacity in a Compact Design. The compact design offers up to 10TB capacity, making WD Elements 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 desktop storage and get your computer moving again.. Plug-and-Play Simplicity. Works right out of the box with Windows® PC. 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 backward 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 protect the drive with a durable enclosure designed for style and protection.. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. Formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 7. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.. Hard drive. HDD capacity. 8 TB. Type. HDD. Ports & interfaces. USB version. 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). Thunderbolt technology. No. Features. Product colour. Black. Windows operating systems supported. Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1. Security. Cable lock slot. Yes. Cable lock slot type. Kensington. Power. Bus powered. No. External power adapter. Yes. Operational conditions. Storage temperature (T-T). -20 - 65 °C. Weight & dimensions. Height. 165.8 mm. Packaging data. Cables included. USB. User guide. Yes. Package width. 215 mm. Package depth. 125 mm. Package height. 150 mm. Package weight. 1.24 kg. General. Product family. Elements. Logistics data. Harmonized System (HS) code. 84717050. leaflet. Quick Installation Guide

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Market price ranges in 2026

RangeIndicative price
Entry-levelUnder 3210 £
Mid-range3210 £ to 7490 £
High-endOver 7490 £

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