Testseek.com have collected 34 expert reviews of the Buffalo DriveStation SuperSpeed USB3 HD-HXU3 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Buffalo DriveStation SuperSpeed USB3 HD-HXU3.
January 2010
(84%)
34 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
11 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Big storage in a slim enclosure. USB 3.0 offers fast transfer speeds. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
The editors didn't like
Glossy plastic shows every finger print and smudge.
Big storage in a slim enclosure. USB 3.0 offers fast transfer speeds. Backwards compatible with USB 2.0.
Glossy plastic shows every finger print and smudge.
The Buffalo Technology DriveStation HD-HXU3 (1.5TB) offers big storage and fast speeds at a reasonable price, but its appeal is limited by compatibility. If you don't have or need USB 3.0, there are cheaper drives to be found. Buy it now...
Published: 2010-02-21, Author: Andrew , review by: techworld.com
Our first test of a USB 3.0 drive shows the wait was worth it. These are terrific transfer speeds, challenging the inherent maximum speed of the hard disk as much as an internal SATA bus. Based on these figures, you needn’t wait a whole day to fill th...
Excellent performance, particularly with large folders, PC Turbo driver speeds up small file transfers even further, Compact footprint for a desktop drive, Ecofriendly and stays relatively cool
Pricey compared to the competition, Proprietary USB cable, Take care when installing PC Turbo driver, A little too bulky to serve double duty as a portable drive
The DriveStation offers the perfect external desktop drive: fast transfer speeds, compact footprint and low power consumption. But be prepared to pay for the privilege...
Excellent transfer speeds for large files, stylish design, data encryption, sleep utility
Power adapter interferes with adjacent plugs, makes a noticeable clicking noise when it goes to sleep
Buffalo's USB 3.0-based DriveStation HD-HXU3 is perfect for users who want a 1TB external hard drive on which to store large media files. It's approximately three times faster than a USB 2.0 drive when reading and writing large files and this is well wort...
Abstract: It may well be that there are further optimisations that can be achieved with the drivers, and we'd hesitate to say that this would be the performance of the final Australian retail version, but it's a good guideline as to what..
You'll need a motherboard with USB 3.0 support for best results
The Buffalo DriveStation External USB 3.0 Hard Drive HD-UX3 achieved terrific transfer speeds, challenging the inherent maximum speed of the hard disk as much as an internal SATA bus. Based on these figures, you needn't wait a whole day to fill that huge...
Published: 2009-11-29, Author: Chris , review by: tweaktown.com
While the benchmark results may seem underwhelming when compared to some of the more recent drives we have tested like the Barracuda XT, the feeling goes away as soon as you remember that we are testing an external drive! USB 3.0 has delivered inte...
Our first test of a USB 3.0 drive shows the wait was worth it. These are terrific transfer speeds, challenging the inherent maximum speed of the hard disk as much as an internal SATA bus. Based on these figures, you needn’t wait a whole day to fill...
As an external 3.5in hard drive the Buffalo DriveStation HD-HXU3 is solid if unremarkable, but its use of the new USB 3.0 standard elevates it to a whole new level above previous external desktop drives we have seen. Of course there will soon be no shorta...
