EUR272,21 EUR19,44/1TB
WD Elements Desktop
14 TB
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CAUTION !!! Old versions are equipped with Whitelabel RED , the new versions no longer !!!!
Preliminary: I have insg. 3 x 5Bay Sharkoon Raidstation with 10TBs
in #1 run 5x real WD RED 10TB
in #2 running 5x WhiteLabeled WD RED 10TB (from WD Elements bought in Jan 2020)
in #3 now running 5x 10TBs that have a completely different HDD case (regular old case) and are definitely not helium filled (remind me visually of old Hitachi's)
See pictures for comparison:
Picture 1 the "good" Helium White-Label (even the FW is identical to the normal RED NAS !).
Picture 2 the new air filled new HDD
The first batches with the White-Label RED therefore also had Helium filling,
which is why they were very quiet and economical.
With the new/current delivery batches there are only cheaper air-filled versions
of the type: WD101EMAZ which
1) are much louder (so no NAS and suitable for living room!).
You can completely tick off with them ! These are real noisemakers (Schleiffhex)
2) consume much more power ! (See power consumption data on the labels)
Therefore the new version falls now times COMPLETELY out of the purchase raster with me
Because even in the original "Elements" case on the table, one alone is already annoyingly loud enough. No thanks !
After the Diskinfos of my Sharkoon 5Bay -Raidstations:
WD100EFAX-68LHPN0 (FW 83.H0A83) (Original WD RED NAS 10TB, single bulk).
WD100EMAZ-00WJTA0 (FW 83.H0A83) (Old WD Desktop Elements 10TB White Label REDs )
WD101EMAZ-11G7DA0 (FW 81.00A81) (New WD Desktop Elements 10TB) ...current batches !
Actually 5 stars (until WD have decided to install the new "cheapheimer noisemakers" here!
That gives me then equal times 2 points REDUCED !
So from my side also NO direct BUY RECOMMENDATION MORE !Pro
- Old batches with good WhiteLabel RED equipped and silent
- Attractive price
Contra
- New batches with air-filled loud HDD
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (10 TB)
Very good hard drive, own several 4T and 3T. B...
Very good hard drive, own several 4T and 3T. Need them as storage for backup (Acronis), am very satisfied.
When using 2 identical types, only 1 is recognized by Windows by default. Remedy: In Disk Management, set the unrecognized (offline) disk to "Online" with a right mouse click at Offline. Access Disk Management:
Start/Computer/(right mouse click)Administration/Disk Management
Clear purchase recommendationPro
- Price / performance ratio
- Data rate
Contra
- Bad stand, better lay
- >4T too expensive
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (4 TB)
Runs on a Synology DS713+ as an ex...
It has been running on a Synology DS713+ as an external backup drive for 2 months without any problems and the sleep mode also works. Works relatively quietly (especially compared to the Seagate Expansion), although with slight vibrations. Gets warm to the touch.
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (4 TB)
I bought this particular model as I already have a...
I bought this particular model as I already have a 3T version of it in My Mac.... the only difference is the way that it's formatted and for some odd reason, the Mac version costs quite a bit more.
As far as quality, it's fast, it's easy and it seems to work flawlessly. My overall experience with Western Digital external disks has been very positive. I've never had one fail, I can't say that for other companies.
Will I buy another of the same? Most likely, especially if I can get it for a sale price like I did this one.Pro
- Fast
- easy to use
- a lot of storage space
- easy to reformat for Mac
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (4 TB)
Just plug it in and it works. It is l...
Just plug it in and it works. It is quiet and fast according to the standard.
Pro
- Easy to use
- Price / Performance
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (4 TB)
Would buy again
Used as a backup solution at the beginning, now integrated as an NTFS disk as a NAS in the home network and runs like clockwork.
Pro
- Lifetime
- Processing
- Speed
- Size
- Mobility
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (4 TB)
Media storage
The 10GB already reaches 57 to 60 degrees in this plastic crate during low use. In addition, the part vibrates at times, which is due to the cheap workmanship.
I have now taken the HDD out of the case and, lo and behold, the operating temperature is almost 20 degrees lower.
This case is really a bummer, WD should come up with something better....
Pro
- Cheap
- Plenty of space
Contra
- Loud
- Temperature
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (10 TB)
Not as good as expected from me
No software is supplied / is no longer available. Nevertheless, an unnecessary power switch on the back. However, power switch is not for turning off the hard drive but was for the former software. This switch on the back may not be used, but no reference to it in the manual.
When I want to move larger data to the hard drive, it sometimes crashes (window closes). You have to copy the contents of larger folders over one at a time.Pro
- Good stand
- Quiet
Contra
- No off switch (power switch from days gone by)
- Crashes
- No indication that switch on back may not be used
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (6 TB)
Expensive and good
Good product. Gets relatively warm.
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (10 TB)
Does what it should
So far so good and great 😊
Pro
- Gross
Contra
- With 2 identical models, only 1 is recognised at the same time
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (8 TB)
Good and reliable.
Old-fashioned, reliable part with external power supply. Just my thing for my five-year-old MacBook.
Pro
- Reliable like the others in the model class I own.
Contra
- Large, but common for the model.
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (4 TB)
Contain WD Green hard drives according to WD not suitable for NAS or server.
The hard drive is great. Quiet, reasonably fast when writing and reading. The only disadvantage I have with all external WD 4TB hard drives is that when 2 are connected to a computer, only one can be used, which means you can't copy data from one 4TB to another 4TB from WD. A 4TB from Toshiba, on the other hand, I could use at the same time, but it died before the data was on it.
Pro
- Quiet
- Quick
- Power-saving
Contra
- You cannot use 2 WD 4TB external hard drives at the same time.
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (4 TB)
Formatted for Mac OS and used as TimeMachine backu...
Formatted for Mac OS and used as TimeMachine backup with no problems. 2 weeks in everything working fine.
However, the drive is NOT completely silent as some others have stated. It is not loud, but in a quiet office I definitely hear it running when the disk is spun up. It doesn't disturb me, but I know it's there. When the disk is idle and spins down, it is super-quiet.
The plastic housing is also on the cheap side. I had a 1T MyBook for quite some time, and the aluminium case was of much better quality. This one definitely doesn't have the same feel.
Overall I'd still recommend it though. Just know what you are getting.This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (4 TB)
DIY power connection for Switzerland
cobbled-together power connection for Switzerland with a poor quality mains adapter which works every other time and which, if it doesn't work, can damage the hard drive. In addition, digitec cannot exchange just this part, so we can't work if we have to send the whole item back. What's more, the change would be made with a similar DIY part...
Pro
- the hard drive is working
Contra
- DIY power connection for Switzerland
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (6 TB)
Too slow
To copy 3TB between 2 WD Elements 10TB hard drives, it takes 2 days. It's time for the PC world to switch to Thunderbolt 2 or 3 which is up to 4 times faster.
Pro
- Price
Contra
- Slowness
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (10 TB)
acceptable data grave
Pro
- good storage for a few films
Contra
- non-solid state
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (8 TB)
Mitigated
A great choice of products and delivery within a reasonable time, but the two hard drives I ordered arrived in a box that was too big and had no padding, which I find inconceivable...
Pro
- Wide choice of products on the site
Contra
- product sent badly packed
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (20 TB)
Replacement unit quickly replaced
The hard disk or disc (18 TB) did not move after 3 months and could no longer be recognised by the PC.
I returned it and received a new HDD a few days later. All free of charge.
I hope this HDD runs without errors this time.
4 stars for the Elements, 5 stars for the return team.This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (18 TB)
A lot of memory for little money
My negative reviews are more wishful thinking. I am very happy to archive my files inexpensively with this external hard drive.
Pro
- Cheap
- much memory for little money
Contra
- slow
- large
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (12 TB)
Reliable, but should be quieter
Pro
- Also works fine with Mac
- Is my second model, the first one has done many years of service and is still running
Contra
- Not the quietest hard drive
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (10 TB)
Noisy but big capacity
Pro
- Capacity
Contra
- Noisy
- Speed
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (10 TB)
A bit fiddly
Supplied with inappropriate plug from England? A suitable adapter is supplied. The mounted plug was a bit difficult to remove. But now everything runs to the best satisfaction.
Pro
- That much space for data
- Takes up little space on the desk
- Still looks good
- Quiet
Contra
- Comes with mismatched plug
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (4 TB)
Fast but loud
Pro
- achieved write speed: up to approx. 125MB/s (1Gbit throughput) with USB 3.0
- Easy handling
- does what it should
Contra
- extremely loud for a HD nowadays, therefore not recommended for desktop use
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (18 TB)
Runs....
I am largely satisfied with this product. Somewhat annoying are the vibrations caused by the HDD, which the case does not seem to dampen. The vibrations transfer one-to-one to the desk. You can help yourself with a cork or rubber mat, but that shouldn't be the point.
I can still recommend the product to a limited extent.Contra
- Strong vibrations that are not dampened
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (12 TB)
Linux-compatible (unlike Seagate trash)
It's a hard drive. You can probably afford it. It has warranty. It's not e-waste straight out of the box. Great success™
Pro
- Works on a Linux box without randomly spamming sense errors and offlining
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (12 TB)
Backup solution
These external power supplies with the interchangeable attachments, are insufficient in handling and not practicable!
Pro
- Memory size
Contra
- external power supply
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (12 TB)
WD Elements Desktop (10TB)
Unfortunately, in the product specification nor in the documentation for the set-up any indication is missing that the installation for iMac is NOT supported. In the search for solutions in all possible forums, you will then find. The WD Elements 10TB device has to be configured first, then it works. The WD online help is also not exactly a help.
Once in operation, the WD Elements 10TB runs silently and flawlessly.This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (10 TB)
Very quickly put into operation
Simple and easy - weight-wise as well as to put into operation. Have even ordered me a second. If this is delivered by a third party, eg Jakob DE, the shipping status may be on delivered, means to Digitec Galaxus Hub in DE. Only after the import follows a Digitec email with the tracking of the Swiss Post.
Pro
- Easy
- Nice design
- Connected and ready to use
- Preformatted with NTFS
- Sensibly packaged
- CH connector
- UK connector included
- USB cable included
Contra
- Power adapter crosswise
- Wrong delivery status with third party supplier
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (18 TB)
Fits
Pro
- Does what it should
Contra
- Vibration clearly noticeable and audible on wooden table
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (12 TB)
Good overall construction. Maybe a little bit noisy.
This review was created for a different variant: Elements Desktop (4 TB)
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