What drive is in the casing?

It's an OEM drive, in my case it identifies itself as WDC WD20SMRW-59YNDS0. Couldn't find anything online when I searched, but it's a 5400rpm drive so definitely the "black" here is pure marketing. As are performances, I assume it has a bit of cache as I could reach the claimed speeds on a drive benchmark test, but in normal use speeds are just on par with any external 5400rpm disk.

It's a device managed SMR drive inside

Is there any physical difference between the pc and xbox versions? is it faster and more reliable than the wd my book?

The 12TB Game Drive is faster than most external drives. Using it on a USB3.0 port I get 200 to 250MB/s. If you only get 80MB/s something is wrong, or you have it in a USB2 port. Most other external drives only achieve about 100MB/s.

can this be used with a pc/laptop or is this made for just xbox?

I've not used it with a PC, but the data sheet says it's compatible with Windows 8.1 and 10, so I don't see why not. It's not the cheapest or fastest portable drive available, but for an Xbox owner, the (limited availability) 2 month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate voucher made it a good offer.

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WD_BLACK D10 8TB Game Drive for Xbox, external HDD, transfer speeds up to 250 MB/s, 7200RPM, Active Cooling to Store your Massive Collection, 1 Month Xbox Game Pass, black

WD_BLACK D10 8TB Game Drive for Xbox, external HDD, transfer speeds up to 250 MB/s, 7200RPM, Active Cooling to Store your Massive Collection, 1 Month Xbox Game Pass, black

Product ID: 154476619

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Brand
WD
Colour
Black
Compatible devices
Desktop
Connectivity technology
Desktop HDD
Digital storage capacity
8 TB
Hard disk description
Mechanical

⚡250 MB/s blazing transfer

💾8TB massive storage

❄️Active cooling tech

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Description

🎮 Level up your storage, stay cool, and never miss a game!

STAY COOL UNDER PRESSURE - Active cooling keeps your drive performance peak during marathon sessions.
CHARGE YOUR GEAR ON THE GO - Dual 7.5W USB Type-A ports power your controllers and accessories.
BLAZING FAST 250 MB S SPEEDS - Load, transfer, and play without the wait.
STORE 200 GAMES EFFORTLESSLY - Build your ultimate Xbox or PC library without limits.
BUILT FOR GAMERS BACKED BY WD BLACK - Reliability and performance designed to keep you in the game.

The WD_BLACK D10 8TB Game Drive is a high-performance external HDD designed for Xbox and PC gamers, offering massive 8TB capacity to store over 200 games, ultra-fast 250 MB/s transfer speeds at 7200 RPM, and active cooling technology to maintain optimal performance. It also features dual USB charging ports for gaming accessories and comes with a 1-month Xbox Game Pass to jumpstart your gaming experience.

Specifications

ASIN	B07WF8BK8D
Best Sellers Rank	19,760 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 60 in External Solid State Drives
Box Contents	WD_BLACK™ D10 Game Drive,USB Type-A to Micro-B cable,AC adapter and plug,Quick Install Guide
Brand	WD_Black
Brand Name	WD_Black
Cache Memory Installed Size	8
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Compatible Video Game Console Models	Microsoft Xbox SERIES S, Microsoft Xbox SERIES X, Sony PlayStation 5
Connectivity technology	Desktop HDD
Country of Origin	Thailand
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 1,930 Reviews
Data Transfer Rate	250 Megabits Per Second
Digital Storage Capacity	8 TB
Digital storage capacity	8 TB
Enclosure Material	Metal
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Global Trade Identification Number	00718037870939
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Form Factor	3.5 Inches
Hard Disk Interface	USB 3.0
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Hard disk form factor	3.5 Inches
Hard disk interface	USB 3.0
Hard-Drive Size	8 TB
Hardware Connectivity	USB 3.0
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness	49.5L x 31.8W x 11.2Th centimetres
Item Type Name	WD Black D10 Game Drive 8TB external hard drive 8.9cm (3.5") USB 3.2 Gen 1 Black WDBA3P0080HBK-
Item Weight	0.98 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Western Digital
Manufacturer Part Number	WDBA3P0080HBK-EESN
Media Speed	625.0
Model Name	WDBA3P0080HBK-EESN
Model Number	WDBA3P0080HBK-EESN
Network Connectivity Technology	Desktop HDD
Number of Items	1
Product Features	Type A
Product Warranty	3 year manufacturer
Read Speed	625 Megabytes Per Second
Special feature	Type A
Specific Uses For Product	Gaming
UPC	718037870939
Unit Count	1.0 count

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