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ElephantDrive Home review

ElephantDrive Home

CHOICE Expert Rating

67%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Very fast single file backup performance
  • Very fast single file restore performance
  • Discloses that a data centre is located in Australia
  • One subscription can be used on more than one computer
  • Android app can back up some phone data
  • iOS app can back up some phone data
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Very slow folder restore performance
  • Interface a little disjointed with separate windows for backup, restore, and job status

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
67%
Ease of use score
70%
Versatility score
45%
Performance score
67%

Recommended products

Recommended

Specifications

Storage capacity
1TB
Storage type
Active
Data location
United States, Ireland, Singapore, Japan, Australia, Brazil
Number of computers covered
10
Default encryption
256-bit AES
Initial backup selection
Automatic
Default backup inclusions
Desktop, Pictures, Music

Cost

Price (annual)
$149.00

Features

User can select file types to back up
No, can exclude file types only
Option to back up system image
Seeding option
Automatic email backup (Outlook)
Backup scheduling options
Continuous 1-60min, daily, weekly, monthly
Can back up to a local drive
Can back up a USB hard drive
Can back up a NAS device
Incremental backup
Supports archiving
Restore files and folders to original location
Individual file restore
Files kept online after deletion from local system
Yes, 30 days or permanently
Keeps multiple file versions
1
Can access files through web browser
Bandwidth control
Yes, by time
System resource control
Yes, by time
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Linux
File search
Yes, via Web
File sharing
Sync folder available
Email backup summary

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