WD 16TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Backup Software - WDBBGB0160HBK-NESN
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WD 16TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Backup Software - WDBBGB0160HBK-NESN

$581.94★ 4.4(13,415 reviews)
Mubboo Score 3.2/10
  • Massive capacity, up to 22TB capacity. (1TB = one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.).Spec…
  • Includes software for device management and backup with password protection (Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply.…
  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption
  • SuperSpeed USB (5 Gbps); USB 2.0 compatible
  • Trusted storage built with WD reliability
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Price & Buy Timing

🔴 Above Average — Consider Waiting

Currently $581.94 — the 90-day average is $330.10.

All-time low: $250 on Thu Nov 20 (from 182 price checks).

Mubboo Value Score: 3.2/10

Quality8.8/10
based on 4.4/5 customer rating
Popularity0.4/10
13,415 reviews, top 32% in External Hard Drives
Value0.4/10
priced below 4% of External Hard Drives

How it stacks up

Rated 4.4/5 — better than 54% of 28 External Hard Drives we track. Premium-tier pricing at $581.94.

Head-to-Head vs Category Leader

WDWD (Leader)
Price$581.94$234.28
Rating4.4/54.6/5
Reviews13,415313,850
Mubboo Score3.2/107.1/10

The category leader WD 6TB Elements Portable External Hard Driv offers better ratings at $234.28.

Quick Specs

Color
Black
Unit Count
1.0 Count
Form Factor
Desktop
Item Weight
2.8 Pounds
Media Speed
150 MB/s
Manufacturer
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Model Number
WDBBGB0160HBK-NESN
Item Type Name
Hard Drive

Rating reliability

Extensively reviewed — highly reliable rating
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About WD

  • 10 products in our database
  • Average rating: 4.5/5 across all products
  • Price range: $105.99 – $581.94
  • Categories: External Hard Drives, External SSDs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the WD WD 16TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD worth buying in 2026?

It earns a Mubboo Score of 3.2/10, with a 4.4/5 rating from 13,415 reviews — better than 54% of External Hard Drives we track.

How much does the WD WD 16TB My Book Desktop External Hard Dr cost?

It is currently $581.94. The 90-day average is $330.10 and the all-time low we recorded is $250.

How does it compare to the top-rated External Hard Drives?

The category leader WD 6TB Elements Portable External Hard Driv offers better ratings at $234.28.

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