Western Digital My Book Live
Score: 68/100
SSK Portable NAS
Score: 55/100Rankings
The WD My Book Live 3TB is a personal-cloud NAS offering built-in media streaming, Time Machine backup and gigabit Ethernet performance. Its single-drive design means no RAID protection and the modest hardware caps overall speed. Ideal for home users who need simple media sharing and Mac backup without the need for redundancy.
The SSK SSM-F200 is a compact 2 TB portable NAS that runs on a built-in battery and creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot for wireless file access. Its modest wireless speeds and lack of RAID limit it to light backup and sharing tasks. Best suited for mobile professionals who need occasional on-the-go storage and power-bank capability.
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3 TBbest | 2 TB | |
1best | 1best | |
0.256 GBbest | — | |
61.2 MB/sbest | 7.5 MB/s | |
45.5 MB/sbest | 7.5 MB/s | |
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1best | 1best | |
1 Gbpsbest | — |
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Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 3 TB | 2 TB |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 61.2 MB/s | 7.5 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 45.5 MB/s | 7.5 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.09 kg | 0.295 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 13.97×5.08×16.76 cm cm | 2×8×13 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the My Book Live for its straightforward setup, solid gigabit Ethernet performance, and useful media streaming capabilities, but they criticize its lack of redundancy, modest hardware, and performance ceiling compared to more robust NAS offerings.
Everyday users value the ease of installation, automatic network discovery, and remote access, especially for sharing media and backing up Macs, while many express concern over the single-drive design and limited speed for larger file transfers.
Professional reviewer commentary is absent; manufacturer claims emphasize portability, battery life, and app features, but independent verification of performance and reliability is lacking.
Everyday users highlight the convenience of a wireless, battery-powered personal cloud and the ability to power other devices, while recurring concerns focus on modest transfer speeds and occasional stock shortages.
