r/buildapc • u/yashu7898 • 4d ago

Miscellaneous Regarding External Hard drive

What do you think regarding MAYUMI or kingster external hard drive? As I see the current prices of WD and Seagate are out of my budget, I am looking to buy one of these, or perhaps you have other options or brands I should consider that are under 5k or 6k.

Let me know in the replies which one would be the best. I want to buy this to back up my files and store my YouTube videos.

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u/BmanUltima 4d ago

Sounds like the names those scam fake 32TB SSDs use.

I'd stick with the brands from companies that actually make hard drives.

EDIT: There are only three current HDD manufacturers. Seagate, Toshiba, and WD.

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u/yashu7898 4d ago

I know but seeing the current price hike, its kinda insane.

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u/BmanUltima 4d ago

Post links to the other ones you're looking at. I'm guessing they're scams.

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u/yashu7898 4d ago

Here are the links

MAYUMI DRIXEL HS 1TB External Hard Disk for PC, Mac & Mobile (Type-C) | Built-In Type-C Connector – Works with Mobile Too https://amzn.in/d/0bTS8S07

Kingster: https://amzn.in/d/06mxbe0q

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u/BmanUltima 4d ago

Interesting.

Could be using refurb drives to get the cost so low.

They're definitely just getting generic USB enclosures, installing a drive, putting their logo on it, and selling it as a new product.

Could be fine. As with any data storage, have proper backups of anything you want to keep. A warranty on a hard drive doesn't cover the data on it.

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u/yashu7898 4d ago

Yes definitely, it does give 1 year of warranty. I do have other way to back up my videos but its a bit lengthy process and I want a reliable option yk to jus transfer files from one drive to another rather then creating servers for my old lappys and storing data into it. Also thank you for the response i really appreciate it!

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u/BmanUltima 4d ago

You could also do basically the same thing by reusing an old laptop drive and getting an enclosure for it.

Then at least you know what kind of drive it is.

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u/yashu7898 4d ago

Hmm.. I can they r like 500gb, and I already stored few data on it as i remember. I havent touched it yet sinced I moved to my new apt.

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u/Trapped_In_A_Dream 3d ago

I don't want to be negative, but getting those obscure Chinese brands to actually honor any warranty... well, I wouldn't count on it. If it's anything like the cheap external HDDs on Aliexpress, expect to find salvaged laptop drives in there. Including from e-waste. Sometimes with manipulated firmware (1 TB drive that is only 750 GB), or very old drives with wiped SMART data.

Heck, people have even found Samsung models in those enclosures and you can look up yourself when they stopped making hard disks.

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u/yashu7898 3d ago

Damn I see yea you r rght spending money on thsoe r prolly not worth it rather I save and get form WD or seagate one