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
(77%)
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The editors liked
Compact
Efficient
Silent design
Highly flexible configuration interface
Extremely simple drive replacement
Great out of the box / setup experience
USB 3.0
Easy remote access without port forwarding
10 licenses for Smartware Pro backup software
Apple Time Machine backup
Build Quality
Trayless Design
Dual Power Ports (Redundancy Feature)
User Friendly GUI
LCD Screen
Low Noise Levels
Price (For Some)
Full-featured suite of media center apps
Ease of setup and use
Dual power/Ethernet redundancy
Excellent price point in class
Strong feature set
Ten PC client backup licenses
Power and ethernet failover
DLNA server and iTunes support
Time Machine support
Easy remote access via cloud. Very good drive recovery. Dual Ethernet ports. Dual power supplies. Runs quiet. Large LCD gives system information.
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
Large capacity
Internetconnected hard drive puts cloud storage in your home
Not on some faroff server
With a deadsimple installation. iOS and Android apps let multiple mobile devices read
Write
And stream simultaneously. Cuts out the need for a feeba
The editors didn't like
Throughput speeds were less than stellar
Final Thoughts
Overall
I am impressed with the Western Digital My Cloud EX4. As a storage product
It offers many storage options at a very reasonable cost
As well as a plethora of way to access that storage
Underpowered for business use
Can't schedule attached backups
No logging
Performance Levels
Power Consumption
No Surveillance Feature (Extra)
No HDMI Output
Not Compatible With 2.5" Drives
Business use limited to small offices with simple needs
Slightly slower write speed compared to other devices in class
Very slow read/write performance
No provision for folder syncing
No locks on drive trays
Below average write speed. Lacks some advanced business features
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
Management software requires Java applet to run. Shared folders are not protected by default
When it comes to power consumption the WD My Cloud EX4 8TB isn't too bad. We found that it uses around 15 Watts at idle when power saver mode is enabled. When the drives come out of their low power state they spike up to ~50 Watts during the few seconds i...
Abstract: Last month, we took a look at the first product in WD's My Cloud lineup. In our review, this editor found the device approachable, not only for those whom aren't overly technical, but also for those on a budget. The 2TB version that we looked at had an MS...
Compact, efficient, silent design, Highly flexible configuration interface, Extremely simple drive replacement, Great out of the box / setup experience
Throughput speeds were less than stellar, Final Thoughts, Overall, I am impressed with the Western Digital My Cloud EX4. As a storage product, it offers many storage options at a very reasonable cost, as well as a plethora of way to access that storage
Overall, I am impressed with the Western Digital My Cloud EX4. As a storage product, it offers many storage options at a very reasonable cost, as well as a plethora of way to access that storage. USB devices and other networked targets can all be consolid...
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....
