Western Digital

Western Digital My Book for Mac 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive

Name: Western Digital My Book for Mac 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: B0031WU8XS

Status: Western Digital My Book for Mac 2 TB USB 2.0… (2TB hard drive): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-22 04:20 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 2TB hard drive): WD Elements 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard…, $171.47 on Amazon as of 2026-10-22 06:15 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Western Digital My Book: 2 TB capacity for photos, music, videos, and full-system backups; main trade-off: USB 2.0 only — slower transfers than USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt drives.

Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-22 04:20 UTC

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 3 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:

Same 2TB hard drive: WD Elements 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard… — $171.47 on Amazon as of 2026-10-22 06:15 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $171.47

Same 2TB hard drive: Verbatim 2TB Portable Hard Drive — $198.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-22 04:21 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $198.00

Same 2TB hard drive: Western Digital 2TB WD Blue PC Internal Hard… — $99.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-22 06:15 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $99.99

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 2 TB capacity for photos, music, videos, and full-system backups
✓ Pre-formatted Mac HFS+ — works out of the box, no reformatting
✓ Apple Time Machine compatible for automated Mac backups
✓ Powers on and off automatically with your Mac

Cons

✗ USB 2.0 only — slower transfers than USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt drives
✗ HFS+ format needs reformatting before any Windows use
✗ Desktop unit requires AC power, not bus-powered or portable
✗ No USB-C — needs a USB-A port or adapter on newer Macs

Manufacturer description

They're your photos, your music, your videos, your important files. Make extra room for them and keep them safe on a My Book Mac Edition USB 2.0 external hard drive from WD. This drive is all about simplicity. Plug it into your computer's USB 2.0 port and start saving. It's so simple and integrated that the drive even turns on and off with your computer. With just the essential features for add-on storage it's perfect for all your precious digital assets.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Western Digital My Book using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. Western Digital's external storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for external storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

Instant storage for your Mac
Formatted for Mac HFS+
Compatible with Apple Time Machine
Backing up photos, music, video, or any files

Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Media Speed	60 MB/s
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	WDBAAG0020HCH-NESN
Compatibility	Mac
Built-In Media	USB Cable
Hard Disk Size	2 TB
Hard-Drive Size	2 TB
Mfr Part Number	WDBAAG0020HCH-NESN
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable
Hardware Platform	Mac
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Transfer Rate	480 Megabits Per Second
Additional Features	Portable
Hard Disk Interface	USB 1.1
Warranty Description	1 year limited warranty

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View Current Price — $171.47