Western Digital My Cloud EX4 USB3

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 17 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

6
Average:

1
Bad:

5

Pros:

Offers data redundancy.
Windows Server integration, and an excellent set of personal cloud features.
It's also affordable and very easy to use.

Cons:

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.

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Last revision on October 28, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Offers data redundancy
Windows Server integration, and an excellent set of personal cloud features
It's also affordable and very easy to use
Strong feature set
Ten PC client backup licenses
Power and ethernet fail-over
DLNA server and iTunes support

Reviewers Didn't Like

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
Very slow read/write performance
No provision for folder syncing
No locks on drive trays

Expert reviews and ratings

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;...

By Macworld Australia on May 08, 2014

The bundling of hard disks with NAS enclosure by WD is not the bargain it could be. By selecting the cheapest processor and simplest enclosure, compromises have been made that undermine the performance and versatility of the My Cloud EX4. Marketed on its...

By Macworld UK on March 25, 2014

The EX4 proves that high-end doesn't need to be confusing and complicated. A fantastic NAS for big home storage. ...

By APC Magazine on March 18, 2014

Great interface and good value storage, but sluggish transfer speeds let this NAS...

By Expert Reviews on February 23, 2014

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...

By PC Mag on February 20, 2014

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...

By TechRadar AU on February 05, 2014

WD's My Cloud drive is an easy drive to use when you want to store and share data on a home network. It's also meant to be easy to use when you want to access your data over the Internet. Depending on your home network, that last part might be a little...

By Good Gear Guide on January 10, 2014

At the end of the day, the My Cloud is actually a pretty decent device to have on your network. Not only does it offer a large chunk of storage space for a fraction of the cost, it also cleverly provides you access to your files on the go through its...

By tbreak.ae on December 31, 2013

The My Cloud EX4 isn't the multi-bay version of the My Cloud we expected. The intuitive software and setup remain, but its departure in design is unfortunate as are its poor write speeds, noisy operation and non-expandable storage.

By TrustedReviews on December 18, 2013

It's almost impossible these days not to create digital “baggage.” You start by backing up your PC's data. Then the rest of your devices need more storage space — from backups to storing secondary media libraries, offloading photos, and more. If you're...

By Wired on December 04, 2013

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