By: Mohamed Hamdy & Yara El-Hemaily

As the internet speed accelerates in Egypt and the Middle East, we have started downloading a larger quantity and a wider variety of document types, most of which is huge in size, such as series and show seasons, foreign and Arabic HD movies, 3D and Ultra HD technologies and other files with expanding sizes.

This is why buying an external hard disk became essential to store files, as it solves the problem of large files and also helps you keep your files secure in case of any sudden failure in the main hard drive.

That is why we will be discussing through our article the pros and cons of the Western Digital 2-terabyte external hard disk. If you like it, check it out via Yaoota to find its best price online, then order it and have it delivered to you in the shortest time possible.

*Prices listed in this article are the ones provided at the time of its publication, and are subject to change according to the supply and demand of the market.

Specifications:

• Drive Type: External hard disk.
• Capacity: 2000 GB (Approximately 2 terabyte).
• Size: 2.5 inches.
• Transfer Rate: USB 3.0: 5 Gb/s, USB 2.0: 480 Mb/s.
• Connection: USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.
• Power Source: Operates by USB and derives its power from it.

Design

Pros

• The size of the hard disk is excellent, about 2.5 inches, which is actually the size of a book or a small passport.
• Stylish, modern and attractive design.
• You can buy a customized cover for it that is compatible with its size and protects it from shocks.
• Available in different colors.

Cons

• The small size makes it susceptible for shocks or falls.
• The plastic design makes it less shock-resistant.

User Experience

The Hard Disk’s design is excellent and suitable for carrying in any bag and moving around with. The only drawback is that the hard disk has to be handled with great caution so that it doesn’t face any shocks, rain, or sun for long periods of time.

Performance

Pros

• Fast and outstanding performance.
• Very easy to perform with plug and play technology. This does not leave any room for complications that might bother the user while using the hard disk.

Cons

• The device is heated with long-term use.
• The device would not be protected if formatted in a wrong way.

User Experience

A big problem we encountered concerning the performance is formatting in a wrong manner. Unfortunately, we did not find any specialized programs from Western Digital that is able to return the files correctly or quickly, and we had to rely on our previous experiences and on other programs. In general, the process of file recovery was inconvenient, but otherwise, the hard disk was working quickly, comfortably and in a very good manner.

Check out Western Digital 2TB External Hard Disk here.

And also check out How to Choose the Best Hard Disk: Full Guide here.