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product_id: 644807035
title: "Western Digital WD 24TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive for Plug-and-Play Storage, USB 3.2 Gen1 - WDBWLG0240HBK-NESN"
brand: "western digital"
price: "C$66527"
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# USB 3.2 Gen 1 superSpeed 5Gbps 24TB massive storage Plug-and-play effortless setup Western Digital WD 24TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive for Plug-and-Play Storage, USB 3.2 Gen1 - WDBWLG0240HBK-NESN

**Brand:** western digital
**Price:** C$66527
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your data game with 24TB of unstoppable storage power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Western Digital WD 24TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive for Plug-and-Play Storage, USB 3.2 Gen1 - WDBWLG0240HBK-NESN by western digital
- **How much does it cost?** C$66527 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/644807035-western-digital-wd-24tb-elements-desktop-external-hard-drive-plug)

## Best For

- western digital enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted western digital brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 24TB Capacity:** Store your entire digital life without compromise—photos, videos, docs, and more.
- • **Reliable CMR Technology:** True CMR design ensures consistent, stable performance for heavy workloads.
- • **Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** No drivers, no hassle—just connect and expand your storage instantly.
- • **Compact & Quiet Workhorse:** Sleek desktop design that runs cool and whisper-quiet, perfect for your professional setup.
- • **Blazing Fast USB 3.2 Gen 1:** Experience seamless, high-speed transfers that keep your workflow uninterrupted.

## Overview

The Western Digital WD 24TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive delivers massive, reliable storage with true CMR technology and USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity. Designed for professionals needing effortless plug-and-play expandability, it offers consistent high-speed transfers and quiet operation in a compact form factor—ideal for archiving large media libraries and critical files with confidence.

## Description

Experience the dependability and spacious storage of the WD Elements desktop hard drive. Benefit from fast data transfers and effortless connectivity with USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 devices, making backups of your photos, videos, and essential files a breeze.

Review: Lots of space, has been quite reliable. - I've been using this for a media server's storage for over a year now and it has been pretty flawless. It just sits on the floor next to my little mini-pc that runs linux and several docker containers for serving media. It's quiet for the most part and it has been on for over a year straight and has been pretty heavily used and so far no issues. 12TB is a fair amount of space for my use case and I'm quite happy with this purchase.
Review: Massive capacity, true CMR reliability, and excellent sustained performance - The WD 20TB Elements Desktop drive is exactly what a large‑capacity external should be: simple, quiet, and built around a proper CMR hard drive that delivers consistent performance across the entire 20TB span. In an era where many high‑capacity externals quietly use SMR, it’s refreshing to see Western Digital stick to a full CMR design that maintains stable write speeds, predictable behavior, and long‑term reliability. Real‑world performance is strong for a drive of this size. Sequential transfers remain steady without the drop‑off or cache exhaustion issues common in SMR‑based units. The enclosure runs cool, the USB bridge is stable, and the drive behaves exactly as expected during large file moves, backups, and long‑duration workloads. For anyone dealing with multi‑terabyte datasets, this consistency matters far more than peak numbers. The 20TB capacity is a game‑changer. It consolidates what would normally require multiple smaller drives into a single, clean volume, making organization and backup workflows far easier. For the price — especially when purchased renewed — the cost‑per‑terabyte is outstanding. If you need a high‑capacity external that prioritizes reliability, sustained throughput, and no‑nonsense operation, the WD 20TB Elements is an easy 5‑star pick. It’s a workhorse drive with real CMR performance and the kind of long‑term stability Western Digital is known for.

## Features

- Store up to 24TB* for archiving photos, videos, music, important and historical documents, and more (*1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.)
- Plug-and-play expandability
- SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (5Gbps)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D7N5XRSV |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (27,431) |
| Date First Available | July 10, 2024 |
| Hard Drive | 24 TB Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hardware Platform | WD |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.31 x 5.31 x 1.89 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.98 pounds |
| Item model number | WDBWLG0240HBK-NESN |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
| Product Dimensions | 5.31 x 5.31 x 1.89 inches |
| Series | Elements Desktop |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Western Digital
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 24 TB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 3.0
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** USB

## Images

![Western Digital WD 24TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive for Plug-and-Play Storage, USB 3.2 Gen1 - WDBWLG0240HBK-NESN - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jbynLs5CL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this drive 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.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lots of space, has been quite reliable.
*by B***D on January 21, 2026*

I've been using this for a media server's storage for over a year now and it has been pretty flawless. It just sits on the floor next to my little mini-pc that runs linux and several docker containers for serving media. It's quiet for the most part and it has been on for over a year straight and has been pretty heavily used and so far no issues. 12TB is a fair amount of space for my use case and I'm quite happy with this purchase.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Massive capacity, true CMR reliability, and excellent sustained performance
*by T***G on January 22, 2026*

The WD 20TB Elements Desktop drive is exactly what a large‑capacity external should be: simple, quiet, and built around a proper CMR hard drive that delivers consistent performance across the entire 20TB span. In an era where many high‑capacity externals quietly use SMR, it’s refreshing to see Western Digital stick to a full CMR design that maintains stable write speeds, predictable behavior, and long‑term reliability. Real‑world performance is strong for a drive of this size. Sequential transfers remain steady without the drop‑off or cache exhaustion issues common in SMR‑based units. The enclosure runs cool, the USB bridge is stable, and the drive behaves exactly as expected during large file moves, backups, and long‑duration workloads. For anyone dealing with multi‑terabyte datasets, this consistency matters far more than peak numbers. The 20TB capacity is a game‑changer. It consolidates what would normally require multiple smaller drives into a single, clean volume, making organization and backup workflows far easier. For the price — especially when purchased renewed — the cost‑per‑terabyte is outstanding. If you need a high‑capacity external that prioritizes reliability, sustained throughput, and no‑nonsense operation, the WD 20TB Elements is an easy 5‑star pick. It’s a workhorse drive with real CMR performance and the kind of long‑term stability Western Digital is known for.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Tale of 2 drives (WD 20TB Elements Desktop & WD 2TB Elements Portable)
*by C***D on December 30, 2025*

Well, I have to edit this review to include a NEW western digital drive I recently ordered (because amazon doesn't let you leave separate reviews for different drives made by the same company. My reviews here are for VERY different products and we should be allowed to review them separately, but... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ------------------------------------------------------------ REVIEW for the "WD Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN": Anyway, the TWO terabyte WD drive I bought on January 1, 2026 for $79.99 had obvious signs of use. There was a small but noticeable 'ding' on the right side of the drive, and the CrystalDiskInfo utility software showed that the drive had been used for 3 hours. That's far more than any drive that's fresh & straight from the factory will have accrued for simple testing. I kept this drive because I needed it immediately, but I'm not happy about it having been USED and the 'ding' chipped off on the side that shows it had been dropped. Even so, it's performing wonderfully (so far) on a new Mac & an old Windows computer, but time will tell the true tale. ------------------------------------------------------------ REVIEW for the "WD 20TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 drive, WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN" I ordered the WD 20TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive in early May 2025, wiped it and re-formatted it as NTFS for Windows, and then transferred a ton of backups to it. (A little note: 20 TB drives have an *actual* capacity of 18.19 TB). This WD drive is reliable, sturdy, and a winner by every metric. It's a very quiet drive (I only ever hear a very soft & short 'brrr' when it's waking up, but then it falls silent and remains quiet for the rest of the time that it's active). My drive is on all day, yet I never hear any sounds while it's working. I actually forget that it's on until I need to search it for something! Even with my ancient PC, this WD drive had smooth transfers of up to 180 MB/sec. When that PC died and I connected the WD drive to a new mac laptop, the transfer speed was even faster. This drive has been in use every single day for almost 8 months and it's still just as quick and quiet as the first day I used it. Of course, if you format any drive as NTFS like I did, and then you use that drive with a Mac, you can only copy files FROM the drive while it's connected to the mac device, and you can't can't copy files TO the drive. I thought I'd only use this with my old windows comp and didn't forsee its overdue demise so I used the NTFS format... but since I can access those files, it's no biggie. I'm about to order another WD drive and I'll format it as ExFat so that it'll have full read & write abilities on both mac & windows. This is a great drive and if you're a dual-OS user like me, just format your drive accordingly. It's nice to be able to have the best of both worlds. :)

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