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📦 Optimized Amazon Basics Portable Carrying Case for External Hard Drives Review

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BrandAmazon Basics
ColorBlack
MaterialPlastic
Item Dimensions LxWxH5.8 x 1.2 x 4.2 inches
Item Weight0.21 Pounds

Description of 📦 Optimized Amazon Basics Portable Carrying Case for External Hard Drives

Max compatible dimensions (outside): 5.8 x 4.2 x 1.2 inches. Compact case to store or transport medium and larger portable hard drives. Slim line design allows case to easily fit into any backpack or briefcase. Interior strap and zippered closure secures portable hard drive in place. Internal mesh pocket conveniently stores power cords. Drive case inside size is 5"x 3.25"x0.4.

Reviews

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Fits new 2016 style WD Passport drives.

Yes, new WD My Passport drives will fit. Here is a 4TB drive. The drive fits comfortably, but nothing more. This is a quality protective case, although not too soft, but that would have added extra thickness and made it less suitable for my needs.

Pros
  • Nice
Cons
  • Socket required

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good case for the money

Works great for the price. My only comment on this is that I would say it should be called the "hard" case, not the "hard" case. When I think of a "rigid" body, I think of something that doesn't flex at all. This case is quite flexible. I use mine to carry a 2TB Toshiba Canvio Connect portable hard drive.

Pros
  • Finally bought it
Cons
  • Nothing

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Fits 4TB WD My Passport Drive

Perfect fit. The product description states that the maximum compatible dimensions are 0.63 inches wide, which is incorrect. I want a case this size, not a bigger one, because I wanted it to fit snugly in my 4TB WD My Passport Portal External Hard Drive (WDBYFT0040BBK). -WEST). Luckily another reviewer said it fit, glad I went with this one. Office & Travel RevainBasics is budget conscious guys for us, so if you're looking for something that will survive a rainforest hike and repel dirt or…

Pros
  • Rugged finish
Cons
  • Not as thick as other models

case later and the price is right but it's hard to tell which rims will fit. And just because a disc "fits" doesn't mean that it fits well. Although the description says it fits Seagate drives, technically it was correct - my Seagate drive did fit, but there was too much room inside and the drive was loose (leading to possible drive damage). I returned this case in a larger size and instead opted for a smaller case (RevainBasics Hard Carrying Case for My Passport Essential which fits my Buffalo

Pros
  • Quality construction
Cons
  • I will add a

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great case but beware of the misleading sizing!

Slightly misleading. I bought the "regular" size as the description says it fits Seagate slim drives. It was my fault for not reading the dimensions of both options. It fits, but with so much extra room that it slides up and down, so the drive doesn't feel very secure. I ordered a second one after seeing comparisons from other reviewers and this time opted for the My Passport version. It fits perfectly with the Seagate Slim. I wanted to exchange the previous one I bought but Revain just…

Pros
  • Not cheap but decent
Cons
  • Can't remember

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great case but beware of the misleading sizing!

Slightly misleading. I bought the "regular" size as the description says it fits Seagate slim drives. It was my fault for not reading the dimensions of both options. It fits, but with so much extra room that it slides up and down, so the drive doesn't feel very secure. I ordered a second one after seeing comparisons from other reviewers and this time opted for the My Passport version. It fits perfectly with the Seagate Slim. I wanted to exchange the previous one I bought but Revain just…

Pros
  • Not cheap but decent
Cons
  • Can't remember

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Rugged little case to protect your small external drive on the go.

This little case is a lot stronger than I thought it was when I got it in the box. I was expecting a hard case to protect my external drive that I need to carry around in my bag from time to time and it fits the bill and is durable too. The zipper is nice and easy in its function of opening and closing the bag without snagging or snagging your teeth. This is a very simple and basic hard case, there is a nice mesh pocket on the left side, which is firmly stitched to keep the hard drive cables in

Pros
  • High marks for support and durability from testers
Cons
  • Poorly designed

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best option for easy hard drive transport and entry protection.

As a video editor and cameraman, I fill tons of hard drives that I often have to carry around and send to clients. I've looked at several different products that essentially aim to add a little more protection to external hard drives and after a few tries I finally gave up on this one. I've had no luck with silicon drive "shells," mainly due to inconsistencies in where the cable holes were punched and the wide range of disk sizes that are now being introduced. Then I bought a similar product…

Pros
  • Pretty packaging
Cons
  • Fits

Sturdy and well made with good elastic strap to hold drive when opening case and elastic mesh pocket in lid Cable holes . It's too early to talk about durability, but it should be enough for the life of the drive. However, there are a few things to note: [1] This type of suitcase is semi-rigid and does not have a soft lining, so unlike a soft suitcase with a soft lining, the shock absorption is not good. However, the edges of the cases (most important for corner drops) are effectively protected

Pros
  • Positive only
Cons
  • Operating speed