---
product_id: 253403365
title: "Western Digital WD 8TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 - WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN, Black"
brand: "wd"
price: "$737"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Wd"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/253403365-western-digital-wd-8tb-my-book-desktop-external-hard-drive
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# USB 3.0 blazing transfer speeds 8TB massive storage hardware encryption for ultimate security Western Digital WD 8TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 - WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN, Black

**Brand:** wd
**Price:** $737
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Secure your digital empire with WD’s powerhouse storage!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Western Digital WD 8TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 - WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN, Black by wd
- **How much does it cost?** $737 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/253403365-western-digital-wd-8tb-my-book-desktop-external-hard-drive)

## Best For

- wd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 8TB Storage:** Store your entire digital life without compromise.
- • **Rock-Solid Security:** Hardware encryption and password protection keep your data locked tight.
- • **Blazing USB 3.0 Speeds:** Experience lightning-fast file transfers that keep up with your workflow.
- • **Trusted WD Reliability:** Backed by a 3-year limited warranty and a brand known for durability and performance.
- • **Seamless Backup Integration:** Auto backup with WD Backup software and Time Machine compatibility means effortless data protection.

## Overview

The Western Digital WD 8TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive offers massive 8TB capacity with USB 3.0 for fast data transfers, hardware encryption for secure storage, and seamless backup compatibility with WD Backup software and Time Machine. Designed for professionals who demand reliability, it comes with a 3-year limited warranty and trusted WD build quality.

## Description

Buy Western Digital WD 8TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 - WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN, Black online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase.

Review: Good item bad delivery 📦 - Items is perfect but I didn’t try it because the delivery 🚚 man left it outside the house I don’t I will find it or no
Review: Great drive - I bought one and set it up as a network drive. Worked great. Decently quick transfer speeds too.

## Features

- Auto backup with included WD Backup software and Time Machine compatibility
- Password protection with hardware encryption
- Trusted storage built with WD reliability
- USB 3.0 port; USB 2.0 compatible
- 3-year manufacturer's limited warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01LQQHLGC |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,683 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #16 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | WD |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (12,445) |
| Date First Available | 11 October 2016 |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard Drive Size | 8 TB |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Weight | 1.34 Kilograms |
| Item model number | WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.83 x 13.97 x 17.02 cm; 1.34 kg |
| Series | WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** WD
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Digital storage capacity:** 8 TB
- **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** USB 3.0
- **Installation type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special features:** Hardware Encryption

## Images

![Western Digital WD 8TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 - WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-HsohPa4L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How many years warranty have...?**
A: It's having 1-year warranty

**Q: are Disk included or it is disk-less?**
A: Yes it us with the disk

**Q: Hi when I add this item to cart the price become 509 , out of the cart it is 490, what shall I do?**
A: shipping charges

**Q: Will it work with xbox one x? also can this be used about used as a nas drive or for cloud storage with asus router?**
A: Wd my book hard drives comes with usb3.0 connectivity , it cannot be used as cloud or nas hard drives , if your Xbox comes with USB port it will support

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good item bad delivery 📦
*by A***9 on 5 September 2025*

Items is perfect but I didn’t try it because the delivery 🚚 man left it outside the house I don’t I will find it or no

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great drive
*by M***. on 17 July 2021*

I bought one and set it up as a network drive. Worked great. Decently quick transfer speeds too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works as expected
*by J***. on 21 January 2021*

Works as expected

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*Product available on Desertcart New Zealand*
*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-09*