Testseek.com have collected 69 expert reviews of the Western Digital My Cloud EX2 USB3 and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Western Digital My Cloud EX2 USB3.
March 2014
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The editors liked
The WD My Cloud EX2 is speedy
Easy to use and affordable. The server's mobile-enabled personal cloud feature is a bonus for frequent travelers
The editors didn't like
The mobile app supports a limited number of file formats for playback
Has no search function
And doesn't allow you to sort by content type. As a dual-bay server
Its protected storage capacity is limited at 4TB for now
Abstract: Looking to store all of your media, files and backups in one accessible place? A network attached storage (NAS) drive is a great option. But what will suit your needs?ADAM TURNER and ANTHONY CARUANA take a look. Linked to cloud storage Single drive; n...
The MyCloud EX2 is the final piece and rounds out Western Digital's personal cloud storage lineup quite well. The build quality of the unit is quite good, with durable plastics and a center steel structure underneath. Having the ability to upgrade this N...
The WD My Cloud EX2 is speedy, easy to use and affordable. The server's mobile-enabled personal cloud feature is a bonus for frequent travelers
The mobile app supports a limited number of file formats for playback, has no search function, and doesn't allow you to sort by content type. As a dual-bay server, its protected storage capacity is limited at 4TB for now
With its friendly pricing, fast performance, and handy personal cloud features, the WD My Cloud EX2 is an ideal network storage device for a small connected home....
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Published: 2015-03-09, Author: The , review by: hardwarebbq.com
Easy outofthebox installation, Form Factor, Decent Read speeds, SpinDown feature
No Power and copy HDD to USB buttons, No 2.5″ drive support, Write Speeds, Limited app support, WD Dashboard redirects only to the NAS' IP address setup during first installation, No disclosure of actual CPU used
This will keep casual users happy. Though the apps are limited, WD does provide them as pointed out earlier. WD also provides mobile apps along with PC apps. I have not encountered any hassle when it comes to setting up the unit. Speaking of the unit, thi...
Published: 2014-08-27, Author: Marc , review by: techwarelabs.com
Abstract: We have previously looked at and reviewed the Western Digital My Cloud EX4 and were extremely impressed with it, so much so we awarded it out Editor's Choice award. Now Western Digital has sent us their next model down, the My Cloud EX2 4TB (WDBVKW0040JCH...
Abstract: Everyone wants precious digital assets secure and properly backed-up. One solution is a public, cloud-based storage service like DropBox, Google Drive or Apple's iCloud. Western Digital offers an alternative with their line of personal cloud storage devic...
The WD My Cloud EX2 has a few minor faults, but it's easy to use and provides good performance and reliability at an attractive price. There are more sophisticated NAS drives available for larger businesses, but the EX2 provides all the features that home...
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Published: 2014-06-24, Author: Jon , review by: macworld.com
Terrific user interface, Easy to access and swap drives, Strong set of software features
Slow performer, especially with small files, Can't automatically sync files between one client and two My Cloud EX2 drives
Terrific user interface, Easy to access and swap drives, Strong set of software features
Slow performer, especially with small files, Can't automatically sync files between one client and two My Cloud EX2 drives
The My Cloud EX2's professional feature set, marvelous Web interface, and remote access capabilities make network-attached storage as easy as can be. But this NAS is a slow performer....
WD My Cloud EX2Like the original My Cloud, the EX2 is indeed (as WD claims) quite simple to set up and manage. Yes, it's more complex than a typical external USB storage solution, but this device is more than just hard drive space. It offers RAID capabili...
