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 12TB 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

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Brand
WD_Black
Colour
Black
Compatible devices
Desktop Gaming
Connectivity technology
USB
Digital storage capacity
12000 GB
Hard disk description
Mechanical

⚡250MB/s transfer speed

💾12TB storage - 300+ games

❄️Active cooling system

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Description

🎮 Level up your game library with speed and space to spare!

7200 RPM PERFORMANCE - High-speed mechanical drive engineered for seamless gameplay.
ACTIVE COOLING TECH - Stay cool under pressure—prevents overheating during marathon sessions.
BONUS XBOX GAME PASS - Get 1 month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and unlock new adventures instantly.
MASSIVE 12 TB CAPACITY - Store your entire gaming universe—300+ titles and counting.
BLAZING 250 MB S SPEEDS - Load games and transfer files faster than ever—no more waiting.

The WD_BLACK D10 12TB Game Drive for Xbox is a high-performance external HDD designed for serious gamers. With up to 12TB of storage, it can hold over 300 games, while delivering fast transfer speeds up to 250MB/s thanks to its 7200RPM mechanical drive. Its active cooling system ensures optimal performance during extended gaming sessions. Plus, it includes a 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, making it the ultimate companion for Xbox One and Xbox Series S gamers.

Specifications

ASIN	B07WF8LQL5
Best Sellers Rank	14,915 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 40 in External Solid State Drives
Box Contents	WD_BLACK™ D10 Game Drive for Xbox One™,USB Type-A to Micro-B cable,AC adapter and plug,Quick Install Guide
Brand Name	WD_Black
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Gaming Console
Compatible Video Game Console Models	Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox SERIES S
Country of Origin	Thailand
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,923)
Data Transfer Rate	250 Megabits Per Second
Digital Storage Capacity	12000 GB
Enclosure Material	Metal
Form Factor	portable
Global Trade Identification Number	00718037872551
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-Drive Size	12 TB
Hardware Connectivity	USB 3.0
Hardware Platform	X-Box
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness	49.5L x 31.8W x 11.2Th centimetres
Item Type Name	Desktop Console
Item Weight	0.98 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Western Digital
Manufacturer Part Number	WDBA5E0120HBK-EESN
Media Speed	625 megabytes_per_second
Model Name	WDBA5E0120HBK-NESN
Model Number	WDBA5E0120HBK-EESN
Network Connectivity Technology	USB
Number of Items	1
Product Features	Portable
Product Warranty	3 year manufacturer
Read Speed	625 Megabytes Per Second
Specific Uses For Product	Gaming
UPC	718037872551
Unit Count	1.0 count

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