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Compare Apricorn Aegis Padlock FIPS 18TB vs Western Digital Elements 26TB

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Apricorn Aegis Padlock FIPS 18TB and Western Digital Elements 26TB are both external drives with the same Interface (USB Type A 3.2 Gen 1). The main differences are in Capacity.
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Apricorn Aegis Padlock FIPS 18TB 140-2 Validated 256-Bit Encrypted (ADT-3PL256F-18TB)
Apricorn Aegis Padlock FIPS 18TB
Western Digital Elements 26TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive WDBWLG0260HBK-NESN
Western Digital Elements 26TB
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$918.00
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Brand
Apricorn
Brand
Western Digital
Model
ADT3PL256F18TB
Model
  • WDBWLG0260HBK-NESN
  • WDBBKG0260HBK-AESN
Release Date
📅 October 2020
Release Date
📅 February 2025
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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Price/GB
$0.05
Price/GB
$0.03
GB/$1
19.61
GB/$1
39.31
Capacity
18000 GB
Capacity
26000 GB
Disk Type
HDD 5400RPM
Disk Type
-
Interface
USB Type A 3.2 Gen 1
Interface
USB Type A 3.2 Gen 1
Color
Black
Color
Black
Portable
No
Portable
No

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Apricorn Aegis Padlock FIPS 18TB:

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Reasons to buy the Western Digital Elements 26TB:

  • 25% cheaper, you can save $233.01
  • Newer Product, it was released around 4 years later
  • More Capacity (+8000 GB available)

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