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Western Digital - WD Elements WDBWLG0040HBK-NESN 4 TB Desktop Hard Drive - External - USB 3.0 - Retail - 1 - Black
Average customer rating
3.8 out of 5
3.8
(43 Reviews)
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Rating breakdown 43 reviews
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25
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71%of customers recommend this product. 
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17 out of 24
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Customer Reviews for Western Digital - WD Elements WDBWLG0040HBK-NESN 4 TB Desktop Hard Drive - External - USB 3.0 - Retail - 1 - Black
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Easy Plug and Play!
on August 2, 2021
Posted by: mcantu
from Austin, TX
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great reliable product. Truly a plug and play solution to increase storage. The 4TB of storage is more than enough additional storage to help speed up my computer. The design also looks great on my desk. I highly recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Western Digital
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Super Fast Data Transfer/Storage -Great for Gamers
on August 3, 2021
Posted by: Robin1234
from Putnam, CT
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] WD 4TB Elements Desktop - WDBWLG0040HBK-NESN
I have been in the market for a desktop hard drive for some time, after my other one stopped working and I lost all the content on it. After hearing and reading rave reviews about the Western Digital brand, I decided to go with their WD 4TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive - WDBWLG0040HBK-NESN. I really didn't need 4TB of space, but for the price, it was well worth. I loved how it was an easy plug and play ready for Windows PCs, as I wasn't ready to give up hours of my time to read through instructions or follow lengthy step by step instructions to get the WD 4TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive - WDBWLG0040HBK-NESN up and running.
I couldn't believe just how fast the data transfers were. Now I can free up a bunch of space on my computer with the use of the WD 4TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive - WDBWLG0040HBK-NESN and it makes my computer run much faster. And, I don't have to worry about losing important files and documents as they are backed up and stored in no time with this high-capacity storage unit from Western Digital. If you have been looking for a desktop hard drive, I highly recommend the WD 4TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive. This is also a must for gamers who use XBox and PS4 and need extra storage.
Written by a customer while visiting Western Digital
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Works Great
on August 14, 2021
Posted by: Vbubs
from OH
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far, so good. We're using this for extra storage for a gaming computer in my sons room. He's downloaded plenty of video games, music and videos and needed the extra storage space and with this unit, he's getting exactly what he needs.
With moving so many files over onto this unit, it has freed up allot of space on his computer therefore allowing a much smoother experience.
Nice, sleek design to the unit itself and sits right next to his computer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Western Digital
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
So helpful
on August 16, 2021
Posted by: ben329
from Minneapolis, Mn
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I work with a lot of data at work and have experienced some extremely slow speeds on my computer because of it. This will absolutely revolutionize how I'm able to store my data, and continue pushing forward at work with speed and precision! Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Western Digital
Customer Rating
2 out of 5
2
do not show up on windows
on August 17, 2021
Posted by: stuch10
got problem with the hdd do not show up in any windows pc, i try a different wired and also get a new power supply and nothing i try to update the driver and nothing i try everything you can imaging but still dont show up, i want it back cause i got a lot of work picture and i need it :(
Response from Western DigitalBy SM OLS TeamOctober 14, 2021
Hello,

We're sorry to hear about your user experience with the WD Elements Desktop and appreciate your time for providing this review.

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Written by a customer while visiting Western Digital
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Quiet, fast, effective
on August 22, 2021
Posted by: kurt
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This external looks sleek and runs great! Perfect for transferring movies, pictures, and documents. It's also perfect for backing up a computer. 4 TB was the right call for me; now I can store all my media in one place. It's light, portable, and easy to take on the go as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Western Digital
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great product
on August 23, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great external HDD. Looks very clean next to my pc. Simple black shell makes it blend in very well. I would recommend this to anyone that needs more storage for their pc or console. Speeds are good, and has a power button in the back so you can turn it off at night.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Western Digital
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great all around drive
on September 15, 2021
Posted by: The_Big_E
Verified Purchase:Yes
Solid drive for my semi-important data. I like to keep these around and replaced every ~5-7 years. I've had great results and not a single drive has failed me yet (knocks on wood).
Written by a customer while visiting Western Digital
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