6,5/10 ()
Time will tell if he likes it
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Roel Koster
12 March 2021
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WD Elements Desktop 8TB
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8 TB
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WD Elements Desktop 8TB
- 183,-
- 192,-
- 283,-
- 310,-
- 208,-
8 TB
8 TB
12 TB
8 TB
10 TB
Black
Black
Black
Gray
Black
Micro USB-B (3.0 form)
Micro USB-B (3.0 form)
Micro USB-B (3.0 form)
USB-C
Micro USB-B (3.0 form)
Windows
Windows
Windows
Mac, Windows
ChromeOS, Mac, Windows
Product information
Pros and cons
According to our external hard drive HDD expert
- With 8TB of storage space, you have enough space for more than 200 HD movies or 1 million photos of 10MB.
- Thanks to the USB 3.0 connector, the drive works up to 10 times faster than with USB 2.0.
- This drive is plug and play, so it will work as soon as you connect it to your Windows device.
- The hard drive isn't powered via the USB cable, but via an extra power cable.
- This hard drive doesn't have hardware encryption with password security.
Description
Store all your precious photos, documents, and media files with the WD Elements Desktop 8TB. Thanks to its slim design, this 3.5-inch external hard drive takes up little space on your desk. The Elements Desktop is specially designed for Windows computers, but you can also use it with Apple devices if you format the drive. You can back up your entire PC without installation, or transfer your movie collection and vacation photos so they're securely stored. Data is transferred via USB 3.0, which is up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The drive includes a USB 3.0 cable. In addition, the drive is shockproof. So, if it happens to fall off the table, your files remain undamaged.
This is what you get
- Manual(2.16 MB)
- Power cable
- Micro USB to USB-C cable
Key specs
Total storage capacity | 8 TB | |
Hard drive type | 3.5 inches | |
Color | Black | |
Type of USB port | Micro USB-B (3.0 form) | |
Formatted for operating system | Windows | |
Backup feature |
Suitable accessories
Reviews
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Most helpful reviews
- 10/10 ()
it feels good to have so much space
- fast
- large storage
- price
Read full reviewFouad Zanaki
24 December 2020
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- 7,5/10 ()
great drive with lots of storage.
- big
- fast
- Makes more noise than my other USB drive.
Read full reviewF.Fidan
9 November 2020
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- 10/10 ()
Just good.
- Stays cool
- Fast
- Trustworthy
- Power button on the back has no function (in Windows). Not really important because you can disable the drive from Windows, but handy sometimes.
Read full reviewRonald
30 June 2021
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- 5,0/10 ()
Noisy
- Sound
Read full reviewRon
5 November 2021
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- 9,0/10 ()
Great hardware, works on almost everything (except PS5)
- Enough storage for the rest of your life
- Even works on e.g. Raspberry Pi 4
- Auto sleep mode
- Does not work on PS5, must be <=8 TB (Aug 2021)
Read full reviewDaniel B
8 August 2021
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- 9,0/10 ()
Incredibly good large disc for a relatively low price.
Read full reviewJohn Groenewegen
9 July 2021
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- 9,5/10 ()
Highly recommended in terms of value for money!
Read full reviewBart Nys
14 May 2021
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- 10/10 ()
WD works great!
- Fast and quite quiet.
- Can't think of anything
Read full reviewBernard Knoop
7 August 2019
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- 7,5/10 ()
Price quality is good, but not a flawless product
- High transfer speeds
- Includes a HDD worth more than the total package
- Price
- Loud
Read full reviewStan
13 May 2021
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6,5/10 ()
Time will tell if he likes it
You can't say anything about reliability after a week.. I've had WD HD's that gave up after a month and a year, but also that have still been soliciting happily for 11 years.. What immediately struck me was the considerable vibration of the box. I already have a foam rubber mat under it .. very disturbing. Furthermore, it jumps into sleep mode really quickly and of course it takes a few seconds to get out (long enough to call it disturbing) It is connected to a Mac (in hindsight I would have preferred to have it attached to my Linux server with EXT filesystem) but re-installing 8tb... you don't just do that! Mac has been having a hard time with Samba shares for quite some time now .. so accessing remotely is possible but with a bit of nonsense (not WD's fault) Ultimately, I'm afraid this disc won't last long. Vibration is not a positive property of a hard disk.
Roel Koster
12 March 2021
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10/10 ()
it feels good to have so much space
- fast
- large storage
- price
Large storage space and speed and reliability
Fouad Zanaki
24 December 2020
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7,5/10 ()
great drive with lots of storage.
- big
- fast
- Makes more noise than my other USB drive.
It's a big and fast drive for the price and also has an on/off switch. It does make more noise when I compare it to the 2TB Hitachi I have.
F.Fidan
9 November 2020
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Specifications
Product
Product number | 834811 | |
Manufacturer code | WDBWLG0080HBK-EESN | |
Brand | Western Digital | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Memory properties
Total storage capacity | 8 TB | |
Cache memory | 0 MB | |
Hard drive type | 3.5 inches | |
Formatted for operating system | Windows | |
Safety class | Basic |
Functions
Shockproof | ||
Dustproof | ||
On/off switch | ||
Backup feature | ||
Protected memory (USB) | ||
Recommended for use | Making a backup, Store photos and videos |
Physical properties
Width | 4,8 cm | |
Depth | 13,5 cm | |
Height | 16,6 cm | |
Weight | 1000 g | |
Color | Black | |
Material | Plastic | |
Build quality | Basic |
Other properties
Energy-efficient | ||
Power supply type | Power grid |
Connectors and connections
USB port | ||
Type of USB port | Micro USB-B (3.0 form) | |
Thunderbolt connector | ||
FireWire |
