In a comparison with the consumer-oriented My Book Duo, the Western Digital pro-grade offerings shine. The My Book Duo retails for just under $1,200, offering a shorter warranty, lacking the PRO-BLADE SSD mag slot, and utilizing USB 3.2 Gen 1. The price disparity between the 22TB WD Elements and the 22TB PROJECT is even more striking, with the PROJECT commanding a $450 premium, a 70% difference in cost.
A Glance at Seagate and LaCie
In the competitive arena of external hard drives, Western Digital’s arch-rival, Seagate, does not offer a direct equivalent to these pro-grade offerings. Seagate’s focus primarily revolves around consumer external hard drives, represented by the Expansion and One Touch family ranges. To find a competitor that matches Western Digital’s pro-grade solutions, one must turn to LaCie, Seagate’s premium storage brand, which maintains a distinct identity from its parent company.
