Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Heads up, this deal has expired. Want to create a deal alert for this item?
expiredNavy-Wife | Staff posted Oct 10, 2023 07:07 AM
expiredNavy-Wife | Staff posted Oct 10, 2023 07:07 AM

20TB Western Digital Elements USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

+ Free S/H

$280

$506

44% off
Western Digital
93 Comments 37,502 Views
Visit Western Digital
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
Western Digital has its 20TB Western Digital Elements USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $279.99. Shipping is free.

Amazon has 20TB Western Digital Elements USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $279.99 valid for Amazon Prime Members only. Shipping is free.

BH Photo Video also has 20TB Western Digital Easystore USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (WDBAMA0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $279.99. Shipping is free.

Newegg also has 20TB Western Digital Easystore USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (WDBAMA0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $279.99. Shipping is free.

Western Digital via Walmart has 20TB Western Digital Easystore USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (WDBAMA0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $279.99Shipping is free.

Alternatively, Best Buy also has 20TB Western Digital Easystore USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (WDBAMA0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $279.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Navy-Wife & community member ShrewdString611 for finding this deal

Note, must login to your Amazon prime account to purchase.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
  • You can also earn cash back rewards on Amazon and Whole Foods purchases with the Amazon Prime Visa credit card. Read our review to see if it's the right card for you.
  • Offer valid through October 11, 2023 or while pricing/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Western Digital has its 20TB Western Digital Elements USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $279.99. Shipping is free.

Amazon has 20TB Western Digital Elements USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $279.99 valid for Amazon Prime Members only. Shipping is free.

BH Photo Video also has 20TB Western Digital Easystore USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (WDBAMA0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $279.99. Shipping is free.

Newegg also has 20TB Western Digital Easystore USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (WDBAMA0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $279.99. Shipping is free.

Western Digital via Walmart has 20TB Western Digital Easystore USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (WDBAMA0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $279.99Shipping is free.

Alternatively, Best Buy also has 20TB Western Digital Easystore USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (WDBAMA0200HBK-NESN) on sale for $279.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Navy-Wife & community member ShrewdString611 for finding this deal

Note, must login to your Amazon prime account to purchase.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
  • You can also earn cash back rewards on Amazon and Whole Foods purchases with the Amazon Prime Visa credit card. Read our review to see if it's the right card for you.
  • Offer valid through October 11, 2023 or while pricing/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

Original Post

Community Voting

Deal Score
+77
Good Deal
Visit Western Digital

Price Intelligence

Model: WD Elements 20TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive, Black (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN)

Deal History 

Sale Price
Slickdeal
  • $NaN
  • Today

Current Prices

Sort: Lowest to Highest | Last Updated 4/4/2026, 11:48 PM
Sold By Sale Price
Amazon$439.99
NewEgg$439.99
Best Buy$566.12

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Top Comments

TodayOnly
9483 Posts
1537 Reputation
about $14/TB

CCC indicates only once this price back in march
MarmotMtn
26 Posts
14 Reputation
I can't tell you which of those options is better. Each has it's perks.

But if you want to use the drive in-house/on-prem similar to Dropbox/Google Drive app, you can install Syncthing on each system and configure what folders you want backed up. It will back up changes to the other system over the network - and even do file versioning. Great app, and free to use. No reoccurring cost and no remote (cloud) storage required.

https://syncthing.net/
bcm00re
1591 Posts
706 Reputation
Let me know when you find a 20TB SSD for less than $300 there sport!

94 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Oct 12, 2023 05:32 PM
2,662 Posts
Joined Jan 2015
fivenueOct 12, 2023 05:32 PM
2,662 Posts
Black Friday is about a month away.
Oct 12, 2023 06:12 PM
102 Posts
Joined Jun 2017
Trunk666Oct 12, 2023 06:12 PM
102 Posts
Quote from mj_mahyar14 :
What drives are inside these? How's the noise?
The one I bought from this deal and in July are WD200EDGZ.

Edit: I can't speak to the noise other than to say it seems similar to the WD drives I've shucked in the past. My NAS is always doing something, so the drives are always kind of crunching when I walk by. I keep mine in an unfinished space, so it doesn't bother me but it probably would be annoying if it was in a quiet room.
Last edited by Trunk666 October 12, 2023 at 11:23 AM.
Oct 12, 2023 06:15 PM
102 Posts
Joined Jun 2017
Trunk666Oct 12, 2023 06:15 PM
102 Posts
Quote from mj_mahyar14 :
What drives are in these when you shucked them for NAS? How's the noise?
I received WD200EDGZ drives in July and, now, October.

Edit: Sorry for the duplicate response. Didn't realize I was responding to you twice.
Last edited by Trunk666 October 12, 2023 at 11:24 AM.
Oct 12, 2023 06:19 PM
102 Posts
Joined Jun 2017
Trunk666Oct 12, 2023 06:19 PM
102 Posts
Quote from lighterwallet :
Amazon delivered my drive without any additional packing (just the manufacturer's box).
Anyone else in the same boat?

We received a small cosmetics item from Amazon in a cardboard box just the other day, but an expensive hard drive like this, which is not even solid state, being shipped without any additional packing is puzzling and disappointing...
Yes! I've purchased two 8s, two 12s, two 14s, two 18s, and this is my second 20. I was kind of surprised to see it in its retail packaging with a shipping label on it. It was only a little scuffed up. I've already installed the drive. So far, so good.
Last edited by Trunk666 October 12, 2023 at 12:01 PM.
Oct 12, 2023 10:38 PM
9,483 Posts
Joined Aug 2018
TodayOnlyOct 12, 2023 10:38 PM
9,483 Posts
Quote from lighterwallet :
Amazon delivered my drive without any additional packing (just the manufacturer's box).
Anyone else in the same boat?

We received a small cosmetics item from Amazon in a cardboard box just the other day, but an expensive hard drive like this, which is not even solid state, being shipped without any additional packing is puzzling and disappointing...
i was given the option of amazon shipping at checkout. the first came in a plastic white bag and todays came in cardboard boxes.
1
Oct 13, 2023 02:58 AM
1,850 Posts
Joined Jan 2015
lastwraithOct 13, 2023 02:58 AM
1,850 Posts
Quote from HilariousSummer791 :
Its 2023 and they are still selling spindle drive? *facepalm*
This guy posts the same thing in all the hard drive threads. He thinks he's funny and/or is trying to farm downvotes.
Oct 13, 2023 10:08 PM
492 Posts
Joined Sep 2005
lighterwalletOct 13, 2023 10:08 PM
492 Posts
Quote from TodayOnly :
i was given the option of amazon shipping at checkout. the first came in a plastic white bag and todays came in cardboard boxes.
Thanks for the confirmation / feedback. Lucky you!
Interesting, I did not get any shipping option from Amazon.

I considered ordering from WD directly, but then got busy / side tracked while finalizing my decision that day and then by the next morning, WD had already raised the price (while Amazon still had it for $279.99).

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Oct 13, 2023 10:10 PM
492 Posts
Joined Sep 2005
lighterwalletOct 13, 2023 10:10 PM
492 Posts
Quote from Trunk666 :
Yes! I've purchased two 8s, two 12s, two 14s, two 18s, and this is my second 20. I was kind of surprised to see it in its retail packaging with a shipping label on it. It was only a little scuffed up. I've already installed the drive. So far, so good.
Thanks!
Glad yours is fine.

Yes, at least Amazon has a good / easy return policy if it does have any issues.
So long as there is no hidden damage (due to a shock / drop e.g.) that would cause the drive to fail in the future (after the return period and / or warranty are up...

I'll test it tonight.
Oct 13, 2023 10:56 PM
9,483 Posts
Joined Aug 2018
TodayOnlyOct 13, 2023 10:56 PM
9,483 Posts
Quote from lighterwallet :
Thanks for the confirmation / feedback. Lucky you!
Interesting, I did not get any shipping option from Amazon.

I considered ordering from WD directly, but then got busy / side tracked while finalizing my decision that day and then by the next morning, WD had already raised the price (while Amazon still had it for $279.99).
something else to note is that the first batch i received from amazon had july 1, 23 and the batch from the next day had july 7, 23.
Oct 14, 2023 05:58 PM
9,483 Posts
Joined Aug 2018
TodayOnlyOct 14, 2023 05:58 PM
9,483 Posts
i will say that after verifying each drive with crystaldiskinfo, they were extremely easy to extract from their even cheaper cases now then before. these newer cheapoer cases didnt even need a tool to pry open at the clips. i just used short finger nails at the back middle on each side.
Oct 16, 2023 12:42 AM
1,850 Posts
Joined Jan 2015
lastwraithOct 16, 2023 12:42 AM
1,850 Posts
Quote from TodayOnly :
i will say that after verifying each drive with crystaldiskinfo, they were extremely easy to extract from their even cheaper cases now then before. these newer cheapoer cases didnt even need a tool to pry open at the clips. i just used short finger nails at the back middle on each side.
Good to know. Means it's easier to get them back in for those who are worried about that kind of thing.
Oct 16, 2023 01:09 AM
9,483 Posts
Joined Aug 2018
TodayOnlyOct 16, 2023 01:09 AM
9,483 Posts
Quote from lastwraith :
Good to know. Means it's easier to get them back in for those who are worried about that kind of thing.
yup, it didnt break the clips.
Oct 19, 2023 08:46 PM
492 Posts
Joined Sep 2005
lighterwalletOct 19, 2023 08:46 PM
492 Posts
As an update (given my drive arrived only in the manufacturer's packaging with a shipping label slapped on):

Ran a disk check for errors (Windows built-in version, not the more in depth / DOS-based cmd line
tests).
Also ran Crystaldisinfo on the drive and HWiNFO64 and not seeing anything to indicate any issues.
So I guess I will keep it...

In any case, you never really know anyway since you could get a drive that is well packed, but that was dropped / tossed around before being packed...
Oct 20, 2023 03:35 AM
1,850 Posts
Joined Jan 2015
lastwraithOct 20, 2023 03:35 AM
1,850 Posts
Quote from lighterwallet :
As an update (given my drive arrived only in the manufacturer's packaging with a shipping label slapped on):

Ran a disk check for errors (Windows built-in version, not the more in depth / DOS-based cmd line
tests).
Also ran Crystaldisinfo on the drive and HWiNFO64 and not seeing anything to indicate any issues.
So I guess I will keep it...

In any case, you never really know anyway since you could get a drive that is well packed, but that was dropped / tossed around before being packed...
I would run something like badblocks, WD Data Lifeguard - Extended test, or smartmontools to touch all the sectors and be thorough with testing the drive. For any new drive I do that and that's pretty standard procedure with the DataHoarder crowd online as well. On a drive this big it will likely take over 24hrs but that's time well spent so that you can say you did your due diligence before putting "production" data on there.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Oct 20, 2023 08:28 PM
492 Posts
Joined Sep 2005
lighterwalletOct 20, 2023 08:28 PM
492 Posts
Quote from lastwraith :
I would run something like badblocks, WD Data Lifeguard - Extended test, or smartmontools to touch all the sectors and be thorough with testing the drive. For any new drive I do that and that's pretty standard procedure with the DataHoarder crowd online as well. On a drive this big it will likely take over 24hrs but that's time well spent so that you can say you did your due diligence before putting "production" data on there.

Thanks for the suggestions! Let me do that to be extra safe.

Do you have any preference for a specific tool (out of the suggestions you listed)?

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Popular Deals

Trending Deals