WD - easystore 14TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
User rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2276 reviews.
4.7(2,276 Reviews)- 76 Answered Questions
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Description
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Learn more in the Drives and Storage Buying GuideFeatures
USB 3.0 interface
Offers easy-to-use connection to devices. Backward-compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer.
Easy-to-use auto backup
Comes with the WD Discovery™ backup software that lets you set hourly, daily, or monthly backup schedules and makes it easy to back up high-capacity files to your drive. Compatible with Apple Time Machine (requires reformatting).
Compatible with Mac and PC
For use with your existing computers.
14TB storage capacity
Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
Limited warranty
This WD easystore™ desktop drive comes with a two-year warranty.
External design
The desktop storage features a USB cable and AC adapter to work with most systems.
WD Discovery™ software
Allows you to manage your easystore™ HDD and expands its capabilities.
What's Included
- WD easystore 14TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive
- AC adapter
- USB cable
- WD Discovery software
- Owner's manual
Key Specs
- Storage Capacity14000 gigabytes
- Storage Drive TypeHDD
- Form Factor3.5 in.
- Interface(s)Micro-USB Type B
General
- Product Nameeasystore 14TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive
- BrandWD
- Model NumberWDBAMA0140HBK-NESN
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Capacity
- Storage Capacity14000 gigabytes
Performance
- Storage Drive TypeHDD
Compatibility
- Internal Or ExternalExternal
- External Hard Drive TypeDesktop
- Form Factor3.5 in.
- Interface(s)Micro-USB Type B
- Operating System CompatibilityWindows, Mac
- Minimum System RequirementsmacOS, Windows 10 and Windows 8.1 operating systems; reformatting required for macOS
Features
- Security FeaturesSoftware
- Data EncryptionYes
- UsageBackup, Everyday computing
Memory
- Memory Card TypeNone
Power
- Power SourceAC adapter
Dimension
- Product Height6.7 inches
- Product Width2 inches
- Product Weight32.6 ounces
Included
- Included SoftwareWD Discovery
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 Years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 Years
Other
- UPC718037882970
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2276 reviews
(2,276 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic External Drive for Most PC Gaming
||Posted .Owned for 4 months when reviewed.Purchased this on sale at $239.99. Total Storage Size is actually 12.7TB. Previous reviews indicate this drive is 5400rpm, newer shipments run an updated model that states 7200rpm. https://smarthdd.com/database/WDC-WD140EDGZ-11B2DA2/85.00A85/ I bought this drive to store & play games off of and the drive serves that purpose well for 90% of PC games and PC emulated games. It only struggles with modern open world games like Elden Ring or Marvel's Spider-man Remastered. World of Warcraft & a heavily modded Bethesda game like Elder Scrolls/Fallout suffer as well. This is just a limit of most external HDD drives in general though and doesn't reflect poorly on the drives overall great performance for most other games. I have included screenshots from CrystalDiskInfo & CrystalDiskMark Scores from that drive at 86% full
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Huge capacity, how will I ever fill it?
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.As stated, this external drive has so much storage. Over triple what I've had in the past. I'm looking for reccomendations on what to store in it. Functionally, the device is perfect. Read/write speeds around 200mb/s, which could be better. I bought this device for $182 after a 15% hard drive trade in discount. Makes this an incredibly good deal! Please don't purchase it for more than $250, this thing goes on sale year-round. Also note that this external drive is shuckable- this means you can take it out of its shell and install it in a 3.5" drive bay, provided you tape off some very specific pins. Follow the guide on r/datahoarder for specific details!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great chunk of extra storage
||Posted .Owned for 2 months when reviewed.These massive harddrives were a great buy on sale. They are very responsive even though they only have 5400rpm drive. However, that means they will last longer and generate less heat. I tested throughput and it was not much less than a 7200rpm seagate external, so that means it is limited by the USB3.1 speed.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
These records are the best I have ever bought. Acc
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.These WD- easystore 14 TB are the best I have ever bought. According to crystaldiskinfo it is 5400 revolutions. I currently have more than 20 disks running and they reach a write speed of about 170mb / s and a read speed of approx. 200 mb / s. When those that I have bought in other stores are slower being that they are from the same WD brand.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
WD Ext 14TB HDD
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.The unit was easy to set up. The capacity of it is a 14 TB external hard drive. I split the drive in half so that I could use the space for movies and pictures. It seems to have a low center of gravity so it stands up easy. The connections with simple and durable. The software made the connection to the computer convenient. I've had the unit on for two days straight and it doesn't seem to even get hot.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
External hard drive
||Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.I got lucky because I was able to get this for less than $190 during the black Friday sales, I mainly use it for my playstation gameplay videos when I transfer them to my computer, my pc is a 15+ year ago computer with 1TB so this comes in handy, I'll be looking for a new pc setup next
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Price, Reliable, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Reliable and affordable. Good for external or NAS.
||Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Really nice speeds. I'm impressed by this drive. I've bought two Red Plus 12TB drives before. Those Red NAS drives are much more expensive than these external hard drives even though they are essentially the same thing if not better. I will never directly buy a NAS drive again because it's really easy to get one of these external drives that have Ultrastar drives in them. I was able to get this one for less than $200 so it's a really nice deal.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Biggest Headache Caused by a Hard Drive
||Posted .Owned for 9 months when reviewed.The worst harddrive. Breaks down in less than a year. Connectivity issues, super slow, and drive fails right away. Avoid. A major F up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionIs this drive a single unit HD or is several HD units combined to make up the 14tb?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer When I opened it up and looked inside, there is only one hard drive inside with 14tb.
Answered by Hungdt
Q: QuestionIs this a 14 TB? The photos above show only 12.7 TB available !!
Asked by SherryS87.
- A:Answer Operating systems usually report drive capacity in a scale based on powers of 1024. However, drives are usually advertised with the capacity quoted in a shorter scale based on powers of 1000, resulting in a larger number. This accounts for most of the difference.
Answered by Matt
Q: Questionhow many videos can you store on this hard drive?
Asked by mikec.
- A:Answer Depends on the size of your videos. This is like asking how much money can you fit in a suitcase?
Answered by Anon
Q: QuestionIs this compatible with iMac?
Asked by TONY.
- A:Answer Yes, I bought mine to use as a Time Machine backup for my iMac. As with most external drives you might buy, however, it comes formatted for use on a PC. It does include backup software that can be installed on a Mac, but I would recommend against that unless you aren't interested in using the iMac's built-in backup software. If you intend to use this as a Time Machine backup, it should be reformatted using Apple's Disk Utility, which can be found in the Utilities folder inside the Applications folder, or simply click on the Spotlight eyeglass on the right side of the menu bar and type Disk Utility. After plugging the drive into your iMac, it should appear in the list of disks on the left side of the Disk Utility window. Click on the drive and then click on the "Erase" tab, select the format you wish to use and type in the name you wish to give your new disk drive, then click on the Erase button. Time Machine backups need to be formatted as Mac OS Extended (Journaled), and if you wish, Encrypted. Encryption provides another layer of security if there's a chance someone might break in and steal your Mac - otherwise it's not necessary. Once it's reformatted, your iMac will probably ask you if you wish to use the disk with Time Machine, so just click Yes. If you plan to use this for mass storage for something like storing your photos or other media, you can use Mac OS Extended (Journaled), or you might want to use Apple's newer APFS format, which provides better file management and faster searching, but it's only compatible with newer iMacs running Mojave or Catalina.
Answered by SteveInNYC
Q: QuestionWhat is the rotational speed?
Asked by Mrljota.
- A:Answer 5,400 rotations per minute
Answered by Texas
Q: QuestionHas anyone shucked this 14tb hard drive from its housing and used it in a NAS? Curious to know how well these drives hold up, compared to the WD Red drives.
Asked by Movie.
- A:Answer Yes they work, currently have 2 in my Synology DS1817+. Drives inside are WD140EDFZ-11A0VA0.
Answered by Oblivion112
Q: QuestionCould I connect this drive to the usb port on my router and backup over the network?
Asked by 2Bzz.
- A:Answer Yes you can.
Answered by Casino34