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WD Elements Black

18 TB
was CHF421.– CHF22.05/1TB
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The Western Digital Elements Black external hard drive offers an impressive storage capacity of 18 TB, making it ideal for extensive backups, media libraries, and professional content. With a compact 3.5-inch format and an elegant black finish, it is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The hard drive supports USB 3.0 for fast data transfers of up to 5 Gbit/s and is backward compatible with USB 2.0, ensuring versatile connectivity. It is designed for desktop use and requires an external power supply, providing consistent performance for demanding storage applications. The simple plug-and-play functionality on Windows and macOS makes it easy to use without the need for additional software.

  • 18 TB storage capacity for extensive backups and media libraries
  • USB 3.0 interface for fast data transfers up to 5 Gbit/s
  • Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for versatile connectivity
  • Compact design in a 3.5-inch format for desktop use
  • Plug-and-play functionality without additional software requirements.

Key specifications

USB ports
USB-A
Exact USB ports
USB-A 3.0 (1x)
Form factor
3.5"

General information

Item number
49760378
Manufacturer
WD
Category
External hard drives
Manufacturer No.
WDBWLG0180HBK-EESN
Release date
26.9.2024

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Data storage properties

Storage capacity
18 TB
USB ports
USB-A
Exact USB ports
USB-A 3.0 (1x)
Form factor
3.5"
File format
NTFS

Power supply

Power supply
Electrical connection

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
41 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 0.97

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Power supply, USB cable

Product dimensions

Weight
1300 g
Height
43.30 mm
Width
117.50 mm
Length
171.50 mm

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)

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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
  • 2.Toshiba
    0.5 %
  • 3.LaCie
    0.6 %
  • 3.WD
    0.6 %
  • 5.Silicon Power
    0.7 %
  • 5.Verbatim
    0.7 %

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
  • 2.Toshiba
    1 day
  • 3.Seagate
    3 days
  • 3.WD
    3 days
  • 5.SanDisk Professional
    5 days
  • 6.LaCie
    7 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «External hard drives» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Toshiba
    1 %
  • 1.Transcend
    1 %
  • 4.WD
    1.1 %
  • 5.Seagate
    1.8 %
  • 5.Verbatim
    1.8 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus