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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 5107 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the product's ample storage space, ease of use, and strong overall performance. Many also praise its perfect size, fast transfer speeds, and good value. However, a small number of users reported difficulties with software installation and initial setup.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WD 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.

    Good deal on a drive to be used for backup. Reliable brand.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    External Hard Drive

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

    Purchased this external hard drive and it works perfectly. No issues here.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simply Great

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

    I wold definitely suggest WD product. Very easy to work with Android and Mac devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great drives

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

    Great drives, have had a few of these and all lasted 3 years+ (as in still working)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great storage device!

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

    Its very light weighted, have been able to store thkusands of pictures and videos, has a great amount of storage.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sturdy; works as advertised.

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

    Using this for photo storage and back-up purposes. Easily transportable and no trouble to install. Would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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

    This is a solid hard drive I have purchased several of these and never had a problem with any of them.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy with this purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very fast and easy transfer when I needed to back up a laptop. WD brand can be encrypted.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Storage

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed this for work last minute. Worked very well. Didn’t realize how much space is in here. Excellent product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great service

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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. Plug and play. Best Buy in the Bluffton area always has great customer support.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great starter hard drive

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

    Worked great easy to use, literally take it out the box and use it no software to install.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WD External

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

    So far, so good. Don't have to use it often but has performed when I need it to.

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

    Great storage for school

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

    Fast and safe. The only brand I trust when it comes to storage.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great

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

    ggggggggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttttttttttt !!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for Backups

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

    So small and light! I use it to back up my computer. Like that it’s easy to store in a drawer when not needed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for PS4

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

    Bought for my PS4 and was super simple to format and use. Best value! Plenty of room for those COD updates...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WD - My Passport 2TB ext HD 3.0

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

    The WD "My Passport 2TB" is my go to external hard drive. Have always been happy with this brand.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Storage Media

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

    Love Western Digital Drives, they’re the best! I always but Western Digital!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Back-up or DVR Choice! Simple Installation!

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A great expansion for DVRs or as back-up option. Self-powered with plug and play installation. Small footprint.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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

    I use this to store all of my photos for my photography business! As well as my husband's music beats!

    I would recommend this to a friend