WD My Book

T TechGearLab Aspen Rain Weaver · reviewer · Oct 2025

Easily beating the competition in terms of storage space, the Western Digital My Book is one of the best external hard drives for those looking to back up a mountain of data — it will even perform automatically. It isn't exactly portable, but this drive's connectivity and compatibility are among the best. It reads and writes data faster than any other HDD in our review, and it features an unobtrusive design suitable for office use. Although it may cost more than other HDDs, the purchase is well worth it in terms of gigabytes per dollar.

R Roberto Blake Roberto Blake · 643K subscribers · May 2015

My first impressions of the WD My Book is that is is built well, having started using it for a few days now I can tell you it is fast. If you are using it on Windows it will be as simple as plugging it in.

W Wondershare Recoverit Theodomentis Lucia · reviewer · Jan 2020

Western Digital external hard drive is well-known for its reliability and durability. But nothing can be used repeatedly without any wear and tear. WD My Book external hard disk is no exception. Some issues might happen with a WD external hard disk, such as hard drive crash, undetected WD hard drive, bad sector, etc. Yet how do you know if the external hard drive is damaged or fails? Here we list some ways to help you make a correct diagnosis before deciding to replace it and recover lost data.

T Tech & Design Tech & Design · 456K subscribers · Dec 2015

I've had really good experience with this bran

Prices are insane right now, that's probably the best you will find for awhile. I just sold 7 shucked 8TB WD Easystore drives that are 6 years old (52k hours on them). I had 8, 1 crashed a month ago. I paid between $120 and $150 each for them 6 years ago and sold them for $100 each. They sold 10 hours after listing on Marketplace. Just listed 12 6TB Seagate Exos drives, I hope they sell as quickly.

T Tech Deals Tech Deals · 455K subscribers · Jun 2016

8TB of SPACE! Wow, this is a huge hard drive, and a fast one. inside this WD My Book is actually a high end WD Red NAS drive, for $250 it is a heck of a deal for tons of space!

M Macworld Cliff Joseph · reviewer · May 2022

That’s almost twice as fast as most of the smaller, portable drives that we review here, so the My Book will be a good option for people who need a lot of storage for their important work files. And if 22TB isn’t enough, there’s also a model called the My Book Duo , which provides RAID storage options using two internal hard drives for a total of 44TB of storage for $1,119 / £1,289.99 .

G Greg Toope Greg Toope · 203K subscribers · Aug 2020

So far we are impressed with the speeds our of the WD 8TB My Book spinning drive!

T Techspot Article

In my honest opinion, WD My Book is a great solution for everyone simply because it is very easy to use and set up (unlike NAS), there are a variety of storage capacity to choose from, and it comes with its very own backup software which means you don’t need to research and perform trial and error when trying to find a compatible backup software.

G Geekanoids Geekanoids · 168K subscribers · Oct 2010

The Western Digital My Book 3.0 External Hard Drive offers up the company's previous solid design with the new faster transfer rates of USB 3.0.

G Gizmodo Brittany Vincent · reviewer · Aug 2026

With eight terabytes of capacity, you’ll have plenty of room to store data long-term. For example, you could store a decade of RAW photo files, a complete 4K movie library, or ten years’ worth of Time Machine backups, and there’s still plenty of room left.

N Northern Viking Everyday Northern Viking Everyday · 104K subscribers · Jan 2021

So if you are looking for a desktop hard drive to backup all your photos and documents this may be a great option for you. The Model of this unit is WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN.

T TechRadar Article · Jul 2022

The WD My Book strikes an amazing balance of storage and price, offering enough room for massive game libraries. Running on USB 3.0, it may not be quite as fast as an internal drive upgrade, but it will run games and offer more storage at a cheaper rate.

I Ifti's Tech Corner! Ifti's Tech Corner! · 69.2K subscribers · Jun 2016

My Book Pro storage brings performance, reliability and the easiest set up possible all in one device.

P Pcmag Tony Hoffman · reviewer

With a good mix of capacity, pricing, and performance, it's a shoo-in as an Editors' Choice pick for desktop external hard drives.

P PulsarTECH PulsarTECH · 42.7K subscribers · Dec 2022

You can either store them locally on an external drive like the WD 8TB My Book or back them up to the cloud. In fact, the best strategy is to use both methods for extra security.

K Kotaku Jason Coles · reviewer · Sept 2026

That’s an amazing price for so much space, so if you need more of it, this is a fantastic chance to get it.

C Custom PC Review Custom PC Review · 23.8K subscribers · Nov 2011

however $109.

W What's your Forte ? What's your Forte ? · 15.2K subscribers · May 2020

I wanted to free up the space on my devices and this 8TB Beast is going to do it. I completed a speed test also in the video so make sure to stay until the end.

G goldfries goldfries · 11.8K subscribers · Oct 2025

The WD My Book is the solution for most people - it is faster than the portable drives, it is available in higher capacity than the portable ones have and it costs far less than the professional grade external drives.

W WatzUp Today WatzUp Today · 10.1K subscribers · Feb 2016

I have a MacBook Air and been looking around for a good external hard drive for a week now and finally finally decided to go with this one after doing much research. On top of the box is a list of the contents and compatibility information. It comes preformatted as HFS journal for Mac with a 3-year warranty. It also has a super speed 3 USB which allows you to transfer files faster. On the side of the box is a easy setup guide. getting started. It's all about that plug-and-play convenience. Okay, so let's begin the unboxing right now.

P PapadumGeek PapadumGeek · 9.5K subscribers · Dec 2016

The WD My Book Pro is a great way to have a backup of all your important files. With the support of Thunder Bold 2.0 and USB 3.0 slow transfer speeds is a thing of the past.

T The Product Critiques The Product Critiques · 8.8K subscribers · Jul 2023

From its impressive storage capacity and RAID configuration options to its fast data transfer speeds and robust data protection features, we cover it all. Join us as we dive into the world of high-capacity storage, discussing the My Book Duo's versatility, easy setup, and reliable backup solutions. Whether you're a content creator, professional photographer, or in need of secure data storage, this review will provide you with valuable insights to help you determine if the WD My Book Duo 44TB is the perfect choice for your storage requirements.

F FishBee Product Reviews FishBee Product Reviews · 7.4K subscribers · Nov 2022

This one works for USB 3.0 and USB 2.0. Also works with their device management and backup software with password protection.

R RP3 Reviews RP3 Reviews · 6.4K subscribers · May 2023

So join me now and see what makes the WD Digital My Book stand out from other storage solutions!

S Smiley Videography Smiley Videography · 5.3K subscribers · Jan 2023

It is a reliable means of backing up important files and documents that you want to keep forever.

R Reviewsinside Reviewsinside · 4.7K subscribers · Jun 2025

Summary: The WD 16TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive offers a robust solution for anyone in need of significant data storage, security, and ease of use. With its sleek design, massive storage capacity, and built-in encryption, this drive can be a reliable option for both personal and business storage needs. Watch the full review to see if it's the right fit for you.

B bluedonuts06 bluedonuts06 · 2.7K subscribers · Apr 2009

Formatted for Mac, this simple, elegant drive is very easy to use. Just plug it in, and you've got plenty of room to back up and save your valuable data, music, photos, and movies.

L LeboView LeboView · 2.6K subscribers · Apr 2016

If you need to add extra storage to your laptop the Western Digital My Book Duo with dual hard drives is definitely the way to go.

H Happy Shop Happy Shop · 2.3K subscribers · Apr 2026

Users from the United States have praised the WD 6TB My Book for its value and quality.

V Video Loadout Video Loadout · 2.1K subscribers · Jul 2024

I share my process how I upgraded my editing storage setup with an option that is cheaper than a nas system from syncology, more storage than a lacie drive, and more permanent than several external samsung ssd drives: the Western Digital My Book Duo has speeds fast enough to edit in Premiere Pro, 8-40TB of storage, is affordable per TB compared to an SSD, and is a good fit for freelance video editor all around.

H Haggard Gamer Haggard Gamer · 1.8K subscribers · Oct 2016

Shiny, brand new, very compact, fits in the palm of your hand basically.

J Just Curious Channel Just Curious Channel · 1.8K subscribers · Aug 2026

One of the biggest advantages of the WD My Book is its simple setup. It is designed to work with both Windows and Mac computers, so you can connect it, start transferring files, and use it for backups without complicated installation. Its desktop design is better suited for staying in one place rather than carrying it around like a portable drive. For backup, the included Acronis True Image for Western Digital software can help schedule automatic backups of important files. It can also back up more of your computer system and includes features designed to help protect data from ransomware. This makes the drive more useful than simply using it as extra storage. Security is another useful feature.

T Truthify Truthify · 1.7K subscribers · Aug 2026

The biggest reason to consider the WD My Book is its storage capacity.

N NeGI Tech NeGI Tech · 1.1K subscribers · Jan 2025

Looking for a reliable, affordable, and massive storage solution?

B Best Tech Review Best Tech Review · 554 subscribers · Feb 2026

This external HDD is perfect for storing large files, backing up important data, and securing sensitive information.

P PcShopHub PcShopHub · 456 subscribers · Jan 2026

Ideal for personal and professional use , the WD My Book External Hard Drive combines cutting-edge security with user-friendly functionality. Whether you're backing up critical files or expanding your storage, this HDD delivers speed, security, and peace of mind .

D Daddy Geek Daddy Geek · 444 subscribers · May 2017

The mammoth 8TB capacity on the WD 8TB My Book is the largest I have seen to date of this size (in terms of dimension), as it measures only 170mm by 140mm.

K KrazyAsif786 KrazyAsif786 · 29 subscribers · Jul 2025

Whether you're upgrading your NAS or just trying to repurpose the drive, this method is clean, easy, and damage-free.

R ReviewNest Daily ReviewNest Daily · 413 subscribers · Aug 2026

I have been using this drive as a primary media vault for the past month, and while it definitely solves the storage problem, it is not a perfect piece of hardware for everyone.