Western Digital My Book 8TB with WD Elements 4TB Bundle
- 8TB My Book desktop drive, USB 3.0
- 4TB Elements portable drive, USB 3.0
- 2 separate drives in the bundle
- Password protection on the My Book
- WD Backup and Apple Time Machine pairing for My Book
- Windows 10, 8.1, 7 and macOS 10.13+ for My Book
- NTFS formatted Elements, reformat for other systems
- 3.5 inch drive form factor listed
Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A two-drive bundle for a household that wants one large desktop drive and one portable drive for backups. The drives are separate products with different formats, and the spec sheet contains mismatched interface entries.
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ASIN: B08HYSYGVQCategory: External Hard Drives
Overview
A home user with a growing library of photos, video and documents gets two separate drives here: a My Book desktop unit for large storage and an Elements portable drive for carrying files. Both connect over USB.
A desktop drive and a portable one in a single order is the reason to buy, covering a fixed backup spot and files on the go. The limits: the spec sheet lists an older USB standard that contradicts the description, and the portable drive needs reformatting for use outside Windows.
Who it's for
Windows users with large photo, video and document libraries suit the pair, as do Mac users willing to reformat the portable drive. Anyone who needs one shared drive across systems should consider a single unit instead.
Pros and cons
- Two drives in one order
- Desktop and portable options
- Password protection on My Book
- Works with WD Backup and Time Machine
- Spec sheet shows an older USB standard
- Elements needs reformatting outside Windows
- Drives are separate products
- Form factor entries conflict
Performance notes
Transfer speed is governed by the USB connection on each drive, and an older port slows both. The desktop drive holds the larger share of space for a fixed backup spot, while the portable drive trades capacity for carrying convenience. Windows reads the portable drive's file system directly, whereas other systems need it reformatted first.
Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Capacity & performance | |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 8TB (My Book) and 4TB (Elements) |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible for Elements) |
| Other details | |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 incheshigher than 73% of 118 external hard drives |
| Hardware Platform | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, macOS 10.13+ |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| BuiltIn Media | WD My Book 8TB external hard drive, WD 4TB Elements portable external hard drive |
| Encryption | Password protection (My Book) |
| Elements file system | NTFS (reformat for other systems) |
| Backup support | WD Backup, Apple Time Machine (My Book) |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set up the WD My Book and Elements bundle?
Both are USB 3.0 external drives. The listing describes My Book as desktop storage with password protection, paired with WD Backup or Apple Time Machine, and does not describe setup steps beyond that.
Will the WD Elements 4TB drive work on a Mac?
It is formatted NTFS for Windows 10, 8.1 and 7. The description says reformatting may be required for other operating systems.
Is the WD My Book and Elements bundle a single drive?
No. It is two separate drives, an 8TB My Book desktop drive and a 4TB Elements portable drive.
Is the interface USB 1.1 or USB 3.0?
The spec sheet lists USB 1.1 in one field, but the description and hard disk description say USB 3.0 for both drives. The description is the more consistent source.