Testseek.com have collected 76 expert reviews of the Western Digital My Cloud EX4 USB3 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Western Digital My Cloud EX4 USB3.
January 2014
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The editors liked
Well built Lots of storage options Ultrareliable Quiet Easy to get going
Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports
Dual USB 3.0 ports
Toolless
Caddyless drive bays
The WD My Cloud EX4 offers data redundancy
Windows Server integration
And an excellent set of personal cloud features. It's also affordable and very easy to use
The editors didn't like
Very few apps available Mobile access could be better Average speeds Flaky software
The cloud feature didn't work properly for us all the time
WD doesn't have much in the way of support when connections need troubleshooting
The server's write speed is disappointing. The mobile app supports a limited number of file formats
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...
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Published: 2014-03-18, Author: Dan , review by: apcmag.com
The EX4 proves that high-end doesn't need to be confusing and complicated. A fantastic NAS for big home storage. ...
Well built Lots of storage options Ultrareliable Quiet Easy to get going
Very few apps available Mobile access could be better Average speeds Flaky software
Disappointingly, the use of the 'Cloud' buzzword on WD's My Cloud EX4 is a bit of a misnomer. Yes, it lets you access your files from afar, but you're going through WD's own servers - so it's technically their cloud and not yours. It's also not all that d...
The cloud feature didn't work properly for us all the time, WD doesn't have much in the way of support when connections need troubleshooting
WD's My Cloud EX4 is a network attached storage device that offers good features and build quality for a small office or home office environment, and it's quite easy to use. However, it took us a few goes before the cloud feature worked for us...
Read more: Western Digital My Passport Wireless (2TB) reviewIf the My Cloud EX4 is as easy to set up as it claims, without compromising its power-user functionality, it could present an attractive competitor to existing home/SOHO NAS systems.Remote access...
The WD My Cloud EX4 offers data redundancy, Windows Server integration, and an excellent set of personal cloud features. It's also affordable and very easy to use
The server's write speed is disappointing. The mobile app supports a limited number of file formats, there's no search function, and it won't allow you to sort by content type
It's not the fastest NAS, nor does it include many advanced features, but the WD My Cloud EX4 still combines great ease of use into an affordable personal cloud system that's excellent for a connected home....
Abstract: The consumer Network Attached Storage (NAS) market has seen tremendous growth over the past few years. As the amount of digital media generated by the average household increases, the standard 2-bay NAS is no longer sufficient. Today, we are going to take...
Easy remote access via cloud. Very good drive recovery. Dual Ethernet ports. Dual power supplies. Runs quiet. Large LCD gives system information.
Below average write speed. Lacks some advanced business features
Western Digital's My Cloud EX4 is a good introductory NAS for small offices, offering very good drive and data recovery, easy remote access, and basic business NAS features. It is not, however, ideal for larger SMBs or those requiring very high-performan...
Full-featured suite of media center apps, Ease of setup and use, Dual power/Ethernet redundancy, Excellent price point in class
Business use limited to small offices with simple needs, Slightly slower write speed compared to other devices in class
The WD My Cloud EX4 definitely has the advantage of ease of use, simplicity, and low cost compared to other NAS solutions in its class. For home users, getting a quality storage solution set up on a network should only take a few minutes after unboxin...
