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Model:
WDBAMA0180HBK-NESN
SKU:
6427995
$359.99
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Comp. Value: $389.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 750 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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90%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers value the easystore 18TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive for its large storage capacity, reliability, reasonable price, and ease of use. Many appreciate the convenience of the USB connectivity. However, some customers have noted that the hard drive can produce a noticeable amount of noise during operation.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good deal for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    WD is usually good quality. We will see how this one fares after 6 months. If they sale happens I would buy it again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    External Hard Drive

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easier to format for Windows than for Mac. Drive is NTFS format upon purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't work on newer builds of Windows 11

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Okay if you have Windows 7- 10 or a very early build of Windows 11, but will not work on newer versions of Windows 11 otherwise. Drivers don't matter, so if you have a current version of 11, than get the Seagate Expansion drives instead.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Western Digital Team
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      Hello, We are sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. Please know that WD Easystore external hard drive is compatible with Windows 10+. With this drive, you get connectivity with USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 devices as well as backward-compatibility with USB 2.0 devices. If the issue persists then you may open a ticket at at (https://support-en.wd.com/app/askweb) the customer support team get back to you in a earliest possible time. WDConnections

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Witty kitty

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is exactly what we needed for our computer .we ordered this second one cause we liked the first one we bought many years ago .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    External storage

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just what I needed. I needed extra storage and this fits the bill.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Memory

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really needed something like this and also not like some reviews said , this item is very quiet it’s not loud

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Annoying noises that will drive you crazy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    While the drive works, it emits noises that will drive you crazy. When idle it will emit a clicking noise EVERY FIVE SECONDS. When spinning up from idle it will project a loud higher-pitched buzzing noise, followed by a very low pitched "buuuurrrrrt" sound. Its very noticeable and sounds horrible. This will be my last WD drive.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    7,200RPM WD White Label CMR Drive Inside

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    WD white label WD180EDGZ SATA 7,200RPM CMR helium filled drive inside. Excellent choice for shucking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recommended Recommended

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recommend this external hard drive, however users should be aware that it is not plug and play and you must  install the WD software for it to work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product, didn’t get all 18TB that I paid for!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Been a loyal WD customer. Good product. Only thing I don’t like is that you won’t be using all of the 18TB you’re paying for. About 16TB is what is allotted. Not a fan.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hgst drive inside

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great 7200 rpm drive in this. Wish I could've bought another one

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Product!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great with decent read and write speeds. Only issue was the sleep mode but that was easily fix with WD Ultility.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Always Good.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Seems my 3rd buy from bestbuy. Only downside is 1.5 TB is wasted for internal use which i don't like.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    DeTomaso Music and Filming Productions

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Operates how I need it to operate and I been using it for video editing and my upcoming movie

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great deal excellent value. Wish they could get solid state prices like this tho. The wake up time causes a lag if you use for media library.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    best hard drive

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    cheap price, good for storing lots of data so you can clear up your hard drive

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No problems

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased on sale at a great price. Works as expected. Slightly disappointed that it's not USB C.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Hard Drive For Use With Media Players

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased this Hard Drive to save my ripped movies on it and it is connected to a Zidoo Media Player with no issues at all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Portable Drive

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good Portable Drive always great with Western Digital

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Hard Drive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent hard drive at a great price! Easy to use right out of the box.

    I would recommend this to a friend