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product_id: 513348866
title: "WD 22TB Elements External Hard Drive, Desktop HDD storage, USB 3.0 compatible, Fast Transfer rates, Easy add on storage for all your pictures, videos, music and documents, Black"
brand: "wd"
price: "A$1328"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
category: "Wd"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/513348866-wd-22tb-elements-external-hard-drive-desktop-hdd-storage-usb
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# USB 3.0 fast transfer 22TB massive storage Plug & play desktop-ready WD 22TB Elements External Hard Drive, Desktop HDD storage, USB 3.0 compatible, Fast Transfer rates, Easy add on storage for all your pictures, videos, music and documents, Black

**Brand:** wd
**Price:** A$1328
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your workspace with storage that works as hard as you do.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WD 22TB Elements External Hard Drive, Desktop HDD storage, USB 3.0 compatible, Fast Transfer rates, Easy add on storage for all your pictures, videos, music and documents, Black by wd
- **How much does it cost?** A$1328 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/513348866-wd-22tb-elements-external-hard-drive-desktop-hdd-storage-usb)

## 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

- • **Massive 22TB Capacity:** Store your entire digital life without compromise—photos, videos, music, and work files all in one sleek drive.
- • **Blazing USB 3.0 Speeds:** Experience rapid data transfers up to 5Gbps, so you spend less time waiting and more time creating.
- • **Effortless Plug & Play:** No drivers, no hassle—just connect to your Windows PC and instantly expand your storage universe.
- • **Reliable Shock-Resistant Design:** Built tough to protect your valuable data, so you can confidently carry your digital assets anywhere.
- • **Optimized for Desktop Performance:** Free up your internal drive to boost PC speed and keep your workflow smooth and uninterrupted.

## Overview

The WD 22TB Elements External Hard Drive offers a massive 22TB capacity in a sleek, desktop-friendly design. Featuring USB 3.0 compatibility, it delivers fast transfer speeds to efficiently offload large files and improve PC performance. Plug-and-play ready for Windows 10+ with shock-resistant durability, this drive is the perfect add-on storage solution for professionals seeking reliable, high-capacity data backup and seamless workflow enhancement.

## Description

From the manufacturer High capacity in a sleek design The sleek design offers up to 22TB(1A) capacity, making WD Elements HDD desktop storage the ideal solution for easy, add-on storage of your important photos, music, videos, and files. Improve PC performance When your internal drive is almost full, your PC slows down. Don’t delete files – free up space on your internal drive by transferring files to your WD Elements HDD desktop storage and get your computer moving again. Fast transfer rates When connected to a USB 3.0 port, the WD Elements desktop hard disk drive delivers fast data transfer rates. Plug-and-play simplicity The WD Elements Desktop Hard Drive works right out-of-the-box with Windows PCs – just plug into the USB port to instantly add storage. USB 3.0 & USB 2.0 Compatibile With this single drive, you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backwards-compatibility with USB 2.0 devices as well. Formatted for Windows 10+ The WD Elements desktop hard disk drive is formatted NTFS and compatible with Windows 10+ and can be reformatted for Mac. Comparison Metric WD Elements Desktop WD My Book Desktop WD My Book Duo Desktop WD Elements Portable Will this drive WD Elements Desktop work with my Xbox or PS4? What about my Mac or PC? 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. Will this drive WD Elements Desktop work with my Xbox or PS4? What about my Mac or PC? 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. I'm not computer savvy, is the set-up easy? 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. I'm not computer savvy, is the set-up easy? 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. Do you need a battery for the drive to work? The Elements Desktop drive is powered with the included AC adapter. There is no battery or battery replacement to worry about. Do you need a battery for the drive to work? The Elements Desktop drive is powered with the included AC adapter. There is no battery or battery replacement to worry about. What needs to be done to format this device for mac? 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. What needs to be done to format this device for mac? 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.

## Features

- High quality performance
- Ergonomic design
- Ideal quality

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BSFRNQTF |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,051 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 19 in External Hard Drives |
| Box Contents | Wd Elements Desktop External Hard Drive |
| Brand Name | WD |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 22 |
| Color | black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (19,575) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 3700 Megabytes Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 22 TB |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum, Glass, Or Ceramic |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Hard-Drive Size | 22 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | Ethernet, USB 3.0 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 13.5L x 4.8W x 16.5Th centimetres |
| Item Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WDBWLG0220HBK-EESN |
| Media Speed | 1850 megabytes_per_second |
| Model Name | WD 22TB Elements |
| Model Number | WDBWLG0220HBK-EESN |
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Features | Shock Resistant |
| Product Warranty | 1 |
| Read Speed | 550 Megabytes Per Second |
| Specific Uses For Product | General personal computing |
| UPC | 718037894799 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** WD
- **Colour:** black
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Digital storage capacity:** 22 TB
- **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** USB 3.0
- **Installation type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special feature:** Shock Resistant

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this drive WD Elements Desktop 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.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-13*