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WD Elements Desktop 4TB Externer USB 3.0 Festplatte
4 TBOnly 3 pieces in stock at third-party supplier
Colour2
Memory Size2
Product details
The Western Digital Elements Desktop 4TB external hard drive offers an extensive storage capacity of 4 terabytes, making it ideal for backing up and storing large amounts of data such as media collections, documents, and system files. With USB 3.0 technology, it enables fast data transfers and is backward compatible with older USB 2.0 ports. The compact and minimalist design of the hard drive fits well into any workspace. The plug-and-play functionality ensures that no additional software installation is required, allowing the drive to be used immediately after formatting with Windows and macOS systems. Additionally, it is designed to operate in a temperature range of 5°C to 35°C, providing reliable performance for desktop computers.
- 4 terabyte storage capacity for extensive data collections
- USB 3.0 for fast data transfers
- Plug-and-play functionality for easy use
- Compact design for space-saving placement.
USB ports | USB-A |
Form factor | 3.5" |
Item number | 69440014 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | External hard drives |
Manufacturer No. | WDBWLG0040HBK |
Release date | 15.4.2026 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Storage capacity | 4 TB |
USB ports | USB-A |
Form factor | 3.5" |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂ emissions | 209 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 4.97 |
Scope of delivery | 3.0 USB cable |
Weight | 1300 g |
Height | 45 mm |
Width | 115 mm |
Length | 220 mm |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «External hard drives» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 3.LaCie0.6 %
- 3.Silicon Power0.6 %
- 3.WD0.6 %
- 6.Intenso0.8 %
- 6.Seagate0.8 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 3.Verbatim2 days
- 4.Seagate3 days
- 4.WD3 days
- 6.LaCie6 days
- 7.SanDisk Professional7 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «External hard drives» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 2.Toshiba1 %
- 2.Transcend1 %
- 4.WD1.1 %
- 5.Seagate1.8 %
- 6.Verbatim2 %

