Choosing NAS storage and drives means deciding whether you want a defined personal-cloud device or an enclosure organized around drive bays. The WD My Book Live and the 5-Bay Black Network Attached Storage NAS Enclosure are not interchangeable in setup style: one presents a stated capacity and cloud-storage role, while the other centers its identity on bays and drive trays. The fastest way to choose is to match the hardware format to the job, then compare the listed prices.
Quick verdict
Choose WD My Book Live if a defined personal-cloud device is the priority. Choose the 5-Bay Black Network Attached Storage NAS Enclosure if an enclosure organized around multiple drive positions is the priority. That distinction matters because the two products describe different starting points: an external-drive device versus a multi-bay enclosure.
Price and fit at a glance
| Product | Listed price | Core fit | Key limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD My Book Live | USD 76.99 | 3 TB capacity; Cloud Storage | Used condition |
| 5-Bay Black NAS Enclosure | USD 170.00 | Five bays; drive trays | Used; power indicator turns on, with no additional testing |
Where each product wins
Where WD My Book Live wins
WD wins when file-and-photo sharing is central. Its title directly names that task, and its USD 76.99 price is $93.01 below the enclosure's USD 170.00. That combination favors shoppers who want a defined personal storage role without an enclosure-centered design.
Where the 5-Bay NAS Enclosure wins
The enclosure wins when the intended setting is home or small office and an enclosure is the deciding attribute. Its description names that setting and frames the unit around storing and sharing files, photos, and videos across multiple devices. Choose it when those enclosure characteristics matter more than WD's lower absolute price.
Product notes
WD My Book Live Personal Cloud Storage
Choose WD My Book Live when an external-drive format and a named My Book device match the job. The Cloud Storage feature gives it a clear role, while the stated capacity makes the amount easy to understand before you start planning around it. That focus is the strongest reason to choose WD in this matchup. The limitation is the Used condition, so it suits shoppers comfortable with previously used hardware. It is also oriented toward a personal device rather than an enclosure built around multiple bays. For a household that wants a defined network storage unit with a clear purpose, WD is the more direct fit.
5-Bay Black Network Attached Storage NAS Enclosure
The 5-Bay Black NAS Enclosure is the more natural fit for shoppers planning around an enclosure rather than a single named storage device. Drive trays are the clearest reason to choose it, and the description covers storing and sharing files, photos, and videos across multiple devices. The black color is another concrete detail for a computer setup where appearance matters. Its limitation is clear: the power indicator turns on, but no additional testing has been done. The Used condition adds another constraint for shoppers who want previously used hardware only when the enclosure format justifies it. Select this enclosure when bay organization is central to the plan.
Final choice by use case
For a personal setup centered on the stated 3 TB capacity and file sharing, choose WD My Book Live. For a home or small-office project centered on the enclosure format, choose the 5-Bay Black NAS Enclosure. The WD route is the better match when the named capacity and personal sharing role are enough; the enclosure route is the better match when its enclosure design is the reason for shopping. The product roles are different enough that setup format should decide before price.
