WD 22TB My Book external hard drive, Desktop HDD with Password Protection, USB 3.0, SuperSpeed USB, software for device management, backup, hardware encryption, works with PC and Mac, Black
£254.54
Description
Price: £254.54
(as of Oct 11, 2025 12:48:11 UTC – Details)
From the manufacturer
Complete Backup
My Book desktop storage comes equipped with backup software(1) to help make sure your photos, videos, music and documents don’t get lost. You can set it to run automatically to your schedule. Just pick the time and frequency to back up important files from your system.
(1) Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply. User account registration may be required.
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Massive Capacity
With up to 22TB(2) of capacity, there’s plenty of room to save the massive amounts of photos, videos, and music you love, plus your important documents.
256 Hardware Encryption
My Book drive’s built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection keeps your content private and safe.
Easy to Use
Start transferring files, saving memories and backing up. Downloadable software (TsCs apply) included to help protect your data.
Compact Design
The My Book drive exudes a confidence reflective of its reliability. You can trust your My Book drive to be the home of your digital life.
WD Quality
Designed to meet WD’s demanding requirements for durability and long-terms reliability, we stand by the trusted My Book desktop storage.
My Book
Comparison Metric
Up to 22TB
Capacity(2)
Up to 44TB
No
Remote Access
No
1 x USB 3.0
USB Ports
2 x USB 3.1
5.5 x 1.9 x 6.7 in
Size
6.3 x 3.9 x 7.0 in
Included
Backup Software
Included
256-bit AES
Hardware Encryption
256-bit AES
Up to 22TB
Capacity(2)
Up to 8TB
No
Remote Access
Yes
1 x USB 3.0
USB Ports
1 x USB 3.0
5.5 x 1.9 x 6.7 in
Size
5.5 x 2.1 x 6.9 in
Included
Backup Software
Included
256-bit AES
Hardware Encryption
No
My Book Duo 
My Cloud Home 
(1)Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply. User account registration may be required.
(2)1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
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The My Book is a proven USB 3.0 memory to back up your creations. Reliable desktop storage in an attractive design and proven WD quality secures your data easily and securely
The external storage includes backup software to back up your important data. Simply set up automatic data backup by determining the time and frequency
My Book’s built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection ensures that your content remains confidential and protected at all times
The My Book external hard drive 22 TB offers you a large amount of storage. Whether to expand your current PC memory or to back up your data, the My Book Destop storage is ideally suited
Box contents: WD My Book desktop storage 22 TB, USB 3.0 cable, power supply, software for management, backup and password protection of devices, quick installation guide
Customers say
Customers find the external hard drive to be well-made and easy to set up, offering good value for money. The storage capacity receives mixed feedback – while many praise its massive capacity, others note it’s not actually 14TB as advertised. Customers report mixed experiences with reliability, with some saying it serves its purpose while others report it failing on day one. Transfer speeds are also mixed, with some reporting excellent performance while others find it quite slow. The noise level is consistently negative, with customers describing it as very noisy.
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