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WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

Model:
WDBAMA0080HBK-NESN
SKU:
6425302
Highly rated by customers for:
$379.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 7228 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers regard the product's excellent storage capacity, reliability, and ease of use as its most significant advantages. Its competitive price, fast USB 3.0 transfers, quiet operation, and impressive size are also frequently highlighted, though some users have noted that heat may be a concern.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage capacity

    Great Product and reasonable price

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

    I couldn`t find anything for storing my data with reasonable price except this. This product is excellent choice for backup storage.

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

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

    Works great

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

    I use this to back up my system and thousands of photos. It is enough space to do both with room to spare. Would buy again.

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Holy cow! 8 TB!

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

    I buy these drives in pairs so I can do redundant backups. I've purchased WD drives in 3,5 and 8 TB sizes. Never a failure.

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

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

    Easy to use for storage

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

    I use this hard drive for backing up home and work computers. It's light weight. Takes up very little space and is easy to use.

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

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

    Easy to use and backup

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

    Easy to use and backup hard drives keep getting cheaper bought a 10tb for cheaper than this one a year later so be catious

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

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

    GREAT DEAL

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

    What a Great deal on the Item. I daisy chained them with another drive to Provide More storage at home. You'll Love this One FOLKS

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

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

    Solid 8TB Drive so far

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

    Especially if you are shucking it. In this model you will find an 8TB RED seagate in there. Making this a great value

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

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

    Easy as can be

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

    It's a hard drive! You plug it in, it works! Couldn't pass up 8TB drive for the price to add onto PS4.

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

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

    great device

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

    So far everything as advertised transfer speed is good with a ton of storage space. I had the 1tb wd and upgraded to this 8tb

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

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

    WD 8TB

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

    This used to the the max capacity back in 2018, now they have 20 TB capacity! Still flawless, nonetheless.

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

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

    Another Quality Product from WD

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

    I use this drive for all my photos, videos, and data and it's perfect. With enough storage to last quite a while it's great.

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    An external hard drive

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

    I've had it for a month and it works with no issues. It was easy to install on my Mac and add as the target device for Time Machine

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Needs password protection

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

    Not a bad drive. Fast transfer speeds for what you need. Only thing is, it doesn't have password protection so it had to go back. Bought WD My Book.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Great 8TB USB3 Drive

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

    Have been using for over 3 months to store recorded TV/Movie shows. No problems. Going to try to utlize as a back-up to WD 8 TB NAS.

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

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

    8TB is this enough

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

    One day you will be able to buy 8TB for less money .....for now you could not beat this price Should had purchased one more as a gift.

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

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

    Lots of storage for a good price

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

    Great hard drive, with lots of space. It tends to run hotter (up fo 34 C) than my other WD green drives (3TB), but no problems so far...

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

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

    Using for our network drive

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

    So far has worked without a hitch. Plenty of storage space for our backups, pictures and music with lots of room to spare.

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

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

    Great deal

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

    I bought two of these. They have worked perfectly so far. Tons of space and quick downloads. I've always got great service from WD.

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

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

    Perfect for my ps4

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

    I bought this to supplement storage on my ps4 and it is phenomenal.

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Usb

    Great Price

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

    I've bought this one on sale and is totally worth the money spent. I've plugged it to my router to use it with all my appliances

    This review is from WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
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