WD - easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 with 9435 reviews
4.8 (9,435 Reviews)- 204 Answered Questions
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Description
Features
USB 3.0 interface
Offers an easy-to-use connection to devices. Backward compatible with USB 2.0 for simple connection to your computer. USB-powered.
Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0
Enable a rapid response when updating files.
Compatible with Mac and PC
For flexible installation options.
4TB storage capacity
Provides ample space for storing documents, photos, music and more.
Portable design
Lets you take your data on the go.
Automatic backup options
Allow you to use compatible software to back up your files to the server. Equipped with WD Backup software. Simply download WD Backup software, plug in your drive and set your hourly, daily or monthly schedule. Time Machine compatibility* with Mac.
WD Drive Utilities™
Allows you to configure, manage and diagnose your drive.
*Reformatting required for Mac OS.
What's Included
- Software
- USB cable
- WD easystore WDBAJP0040BBK - hard drive
Manuals & Guides
Key Specs
- Hard Drive Capacity4000.0 gigabytes
- Storage Drive TypeHDD
General
- Product Nameeasystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive
- BrandWD
- Model NumberWDBAJP0040BBK-WESN
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Capacity
- Hard Drive Capacity4000.0 gigabytes
Performance
- Storage Drive TypeHDD
Compatibility
- Internal Or ExternalExternal
- External Hard Drive TypePortable
- Interface(s)USB 3.0
- Minimum System RequirementsApple MacOS, Windows 8.1 / 10
Feature
- Security FeaturesNone
- UsageEveryday computing
Memory
- Memory Card TypeNone
Power
- Power SourceUSB port
Dimension
- Product Height0.8 inches
- Product Width3.2 inches
- Product Weight8.1 ounces
Included
- Number Of Drives Included1
- Included SoftwareWD Drive Utilities, WD Backup, WD Discovery
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 years
Other
- UPC718037880174
Customer rating
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 9435 reviews
(9,435 Reviews)Customer images
- Pros mentioned:Backup, Ease of use, Portable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easiest backup device ever.
|Posted .Pros mentioned:Backup, Ease of use, PortableThe 1-1/2 year old Windows-based PC I’ve owned had always given “reminders” that a backup task needed to be set up. Best Buy happened to have a Deal of the Day for this 4TB device for just under $100! Ordered online and it shipped fast. Once hooked up, the PC immediately “saw” it. I then went through with setting up a backup task using the already installed prompts to do so. It was just that easy! The only drawback was the fact that my USB 3.0 jack was on the backside of the PC, in close quarters with my desk installation and the small portable hard drive only comes with an 18” dedicated USB cable, making it necessary to concoct spacers to raise a shelf so that I could set the device on top of the PC cabinet. Your computer layout may be better suited to deal with the VERY short USB cable included with this device. For 4TB of storage, you can’t beat the price!
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I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great external hdd for PS4
|Posted .I purchased this hdd to use as an extended storage for my PS4. I have had no issues with this product, works great. So much space left after transferring all apps from my primary.
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I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Huge amount of storage in a very small package
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5This external hard drive is very small, yet has 4TB of storage. I partitioned the drive into 2 separate partitions, with a clone backup on one partition and my Mac Time Machine backup on the other partition.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
FRIGGIN AWESOME DUDES
|Posted .You have to run the built-in software before you can save anything to the drive but once that is done you are good to go. ON MAC: you may mysteriously get locked out from the drive (file saving blocked) but you can overcome that by granting the Mac USER account access (RIGHT CLICK ON DRIVE ICON, GET INFO, SHARING AND PERMISSIONS). Just grant the user permission...viola!
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I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2nd external HD
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Bought this for daughter to save all her files after she took most of my hard drive. Showed her how to use it & since then, she loves & uses it daily!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality4 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Not 4TB
|Posted .Features
Quality4 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I bought two of the 4TB external hard drives because I needed them as soon as possible. However, the advertising on the box is deceiving. The hard drive is only 3.63 TB, not the full 4TB. I had this same problem with my 2TB hard drive (which is not 2TB either... shocking). Obviously, I cannot return these, as I need them for storage, and have already spent hours transferring my files to them. Overall, check the hard drive storage before you use it, and I would buy a different hard drive if possible.
Features
Quality4 out of 5Value3 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Simple solution!
|Posted .Ran out of space for my iTunes library. Bought this drive, plugged it in, and transferred iTunes to it. Bought two sided tape and now this drive rides on the top of my Mac. Never a problem.
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I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Excelent storage to movies
|Posted .Excellent storage medium, perfect for movies and family photographs, preserves the best moments
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I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionWhat's the difference between WD's easystore series and My Passport series? Why the price difference? Is the functionality and reliability the same?
Asked by Vincent.
- A:Answer If "the Easystore series does not have built-in encryption/ password protection utilities. Additionally, the Easystore drives are not of as high a quality and come with a shorter warranty period". Then why is the Easystore more expensive than the Passport when the Passport has better features?
Answered by Pinky
Q: QuestionIs the external hard ok to use for my PS4 pro ?
Asked by Pyle.
- A:Answer Yes, this can be used with a PS4.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionWill this work with my xbox one ?
Asked by Chris.
- A:Answer Yes, Xbox 1 supports third party external hard drives to be used to serve as either the main storage or backup storage. I know this, because I am currently using (2) 4TB seagates on both of my xbox 1's and they work perfectly fine. I have over 90 games, and its barely over 40% full. As long as the external drive has a USB connection, you will be able to connect it to the xbox to format the drive to work with the xbox.
Answered by Ben10
Q: QuestionIf I am planning on reformat this for a MAC, would I be able to store files and backups on it or only Backups or only files?
Asked by ElenaVam.
- A:Answer You can do both, when you first hook it up to your mac you will have to reformat it. Afterwards it will ask you if you want to use it with time machine. Select yes and you can store your files and time machine backups together.
Answered by Matt
Q: QuestionCan this be used for a ps4 system as well?
Asked by Nid.
- A:Answer Yes. I currently use it for my PS4 and my PS4 pro. You just have to format the hard drive once you connect it to the ps4, but its super simple and anyone can do it. You literally just follow the steps and takes about 1 minute or so.
Answered by TaeYeon
Q: QuestionMy laptop only has USB 2.0. Will this 3.0 work at a slower speed or not work at all?
Asked by Notageek.
- A:Answer It will still work, but the speed will max out at your 2.0 speeds.
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionIs power to run the Hard Drive supplied via the USB cable or does it use an external power cable?
Asked by ddotmark.
- A:Answer It only needs the USB cable.
Answered by edison
Q: QuestionIs it USB 2.0 compatible?
Asked by PastorR.
- A:Answer I would say that it is USB 2.0 compatible I know that it is working on my computer and it is an older one I believe it has USB 2.0 ports.
Answered by EddR