WD 12 TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, Black
by Western Digital
WD 12 TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, Black — charted as a top-100 best-selling hard drive on Amazon UK in 7 different years (2019–2026), peaking at #33.
About this hard drive
- The WD Elements desktop hard disk drive with USB 3.0 offers reliable, high capacity, add-on storage, fast data transfer rates, and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. The drive’s features up to 20TB capacity
- IMPROVE PC PERFORMANCE When your internal drive is almost full, your PC slows down. Don’t delete files – free up space on your internal drive by transferring files to your WD Elements HDD desktop storage and get your computer moving again
- STORE MORE OF WHAT's IMPORTANT. With capacities up to 20TB, the WD Elements desktop hard disk drive helps you store more photos, videos, music, and files
- FAST TRANSFER RATES. When connected to a USB 3.0 port, the WD Elements desktop hard disk drive delivers fast data transfer rates
- PLUG-AND-PLAY SIMPLICITY. The WD Elements Desktop Hard Drive works right out-of-the-box with Windows 10+ PCs – just plug into the USB port to instantly add storage
- USB 3.0 AND USB 2.0 COMPATABILIY With this single drive, you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backwards-compatibility with USB 2.0 devices as well
- WD QUALITY INSIDE AND OUT. We build the drive to our demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term reliability. Then, we help protect with a durable enclosure designed for style and protection
Details
| Peak position | #33 (of 7 years charting) |
|---|---|
| Charted | 2019–2026 |
| Category | Data Storage › External Data Storage › External Hard Drives |
| Publisher | Western Digital |
| Price range | £100.00 – £490.00 (all time) |
Price history
Price history chart by Keepa.
In the charts
Its best year was 2020, when it finished at #33 in Amazon UK’s annual Top 100 hard drives. That year’s #1 was Toshiba 1TB Canvio Basics Portable External Hard Drive,USB 3.2. Gen 1, Black (HDTB410EK3AA) by Toshiba. It first charted in 2019 at #56, climbed to a peak of #33 in 2020, and last appeared in 2026, at #67. It made the list in 7 of the 8 years between.
Around it in 2020
- #30 Seagate Expansion 4 TB USB 3.0 Desktop 3.5 inch External Hard Drive f… by Seagate
- #31 Seagate Backup Plus Hub, 6TB, External Hard Drive Desktop, USB 3.0, 2… by Seagate
- #32 Seagate Desktop Drive, 8TB, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 for PC Lapto… by Seagate
- #33 WD 12 TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, Black
- #34 LaCie 4TB Rugged Mini Portable Hard Drive | USB 3.0 (LAC9000633) by LaCie
- #35 Seagate BarraCuda, 8 TB, Internal Hard Drive, SATA 6 Gbit/s, 3.5", 54… by Seagate
- #36 Toshiba MK3276GSX 320GB SATA 3GB/s 5400rpm 2.5 Inch Internal Hard Dri… by Toshiba
More best-sellers from Western Digital
- WD Blue 1TB 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 6… — peak #2, 2016–2023
- WD 1 TB Elements Portable Hard Drive — peak #2, 2017–2026
- WD 2TB Elements portable external hard drive, USB 3.0 interface, port… — peak #3, 2017–2024
- WD Red 3TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD30EFRX — peak #5, 2016–2020
- WD 4TB Elements AE Portable External Hard Drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.2 G… — peak #6, 2025–2026
- WD 4 TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, Black, USB 3… — peak #7, 2017–2024
- WD 5TB Elements AE Portable External Hard Drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.2 G… — peak #7, 2025–2026
- WD Blue 2TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 5400 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache… — peak #8, 2016–2020
Chart History
- #67 best-selling hard drive of 2026
- #95 best-selling hard drive of 2024
- #55 best-selling hard drive of 2023
- #47 best-selling hard drive of 2022
- #43 best-selling hard drive of 2021
- #33 best-selling hard drive of 2020
- #56 best-selling hard drive of 2019
FAQs
Was "WD 12 TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, Black" a bestseller?
WD 12 TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, Black — charted as a top-100 best-selling hard drive on Amazon UK in 7 different years (2019–2026), peaking at #33.
What was the best-selling hard drive of 2020?
"Toshiba 1TB Canvio Basics Portable External Hard Drive,USB 3.2. Gen 1, Black (HDTB410EK3AA)" by Toshiba was the #1 best-selling hard drive on Amazon UK in 2020. "WD 12 TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, Black" finished at #33 that year.
What other hard drives by Western Digital were bestsellers?
"WD Blue 1TB 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB Cache, 2 Year Warranty" (peak #2, 2016–2023); "WD 1 TB Elements Portable Hard Drive" (peak #2, 2017–2026); "WD 2TB Elements portable external hard drive, USB 3.0 interface, portable external storage, Plug-and-Play, SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1, Formatted for PC and Mac, Black" (peak #3, 2017–2024); "WD Red 3TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD30EFRX" (peak #5, 2016–2020); "WD 4TB Elements AE Portable External Hard Drive, SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0, Plug-and-Play, Formatted for Windows, Black" (peak #6, 2025–2026).
What years did "WD 12 TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, Black" chart on Amazon UK?
It appeared in the annual Top 100 best-selling hard drives list in: 2026 (#67), 2024 (#95), 2023 (#55), 2022 (#47), 2021 (#43), 2020 (#33), 2019 (#56).