Western Digital WD Ultrastar DC HC500 Series Hard Drive (WUH721816ALE6L4)

The Western Digital WD Ultrastar DC HC500 Series Hard Drive is a storage drive, supplied in South Africa by ElectroGuy.

Key specifications

• Brand: Western Digital
• Model / MPN: WUH721816ALE6L4
• Condition: New

A good fit for

This storage drive suits backups and extra capacity and moving large files between machines.

How to think about it

Storage is judged on interface, sustained speed and endurance rather than capacity alone. A drive that is fast in bursts is not the same as one that is fast under load. Against the other 483 storage drives we list, this one sits towards the upper end of the range at R8 216, with most falling between R319 and R11 565.

What to confirm

• Compare this against the other options in the range before deciding, since the closest alternative is often a better fit.
• If this is replacing something you already own, check the two are actually compatible rather than assuming.
• Where a listing offers several configurations, the difference is usually memory or storage rather than the core hardware.
• Read the specification rather than the headline — the number in the title is rarely the one that decides the fit.
• Confirm the variant matches the one you need; near-identical model codes often differ in one specification that matters.

Buying from ElectroGuy

This item is supplied as imported stock rather than through a local distributor. A 2-year ElectroGuy warranty applies, with support handled by us directly. Standard delivery is free within South Africa and normally takes 2–3 business days after payment clears; see our shipping policy for full details. You have 7 days to request a change-of-mind return on an unused item in its original packaging; approved refunds are completed within 7 business days.

Questions about this storage drive? Get in touch — a quick answer now is easier than a return later.