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
Technology	HDD	HDD	HDD	HDD
Auto Backup Software	✘	✔	✔	✘
Great for	Plug-and-play storage	Backup and restore	RAID backup	Portable storage
Interface	SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0	SuperSpeed USB 3.2/3.0/2.0	SuperSpeed USB 3.2/3.0/2.0	SuperSpeed USB 3.0/2.0
Compatibility	Windows; Mac w/Reformat	Windows; Mac w/Reformat	Windows; Mac w/Reformat	Windows; Mac w/Reformat
Hardware Encryption	✘	✔	✔	✘
Password Protection	✘	✔	✔	✘

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.

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.