Seagate Portable Drive, 5TB, External Hard Drive, Dark Grey
Seagate Portable Drive, 5TB, External Hard Drive, Dark Grey, for PC Laptop and Mac, 2 year Rescue Services, Amazon Exclusive (STGX5000400), Black
Seagate Expansion Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0
USB 3.0 and 2.0 CompatibleWorks with USB 3.0 to provide ultra-fast transfer speeds as well as USB 2.0, so you don’t have to worry about hardware compatibility issues.
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This seems to be the largest of the small portables. It says 5TB but it is actually 4.5TB. But whatever. Super simple to use – just plug into a USB socket using the supplied cable. Acceptably fast loading time.
My fault not the products I brought this drive before realising it has fairly low transfer speeds – capacity is good though for the price and it’s got quite a small fan rm factor for the capacity
So I stumped up with a much more considerable amount to purchase this External drive and it does what it should. It hasn’t let me down and is easy to use. Would recommend
No issues at all, it’s a little bulky but to be expected with the size of capacity. I run all my games through it and have 0 problems. Overall good product but I think it could be abit cheaper.
Got this for X box X as I have done with my other console,s , so easy to format to the console , and good price for the size of hard drive . Will always stick to seagate very happy customer, also very quick del and very easy pick up from Coll poi
Simple to create luks encrypted backup partition for linux (Fedora). Backup speed over usb3 seems as good as I’d expect for an mechanical hdd. Solid unit with good no slip feet, ideal for desktop which is my use case, but too bulky and heavy to carry around regularly in a laptop bag.
My ps4 ran out of storage and this was the perfect solutions after previously buying an extension which was of different brand and failed I decided to buy this one and this one is amazing and value for money.
It’s a hard drive. What can i say, especially as i am using it on a Linux system and for some insane reason that’s not what it’s for.
It works.
It’s pretty quick (untested).
Price was right.
Ditto capacity for what i wanted it for (backup).
Was looking for a reasonably priced but reliable external HDD for my new Mac mini – this ticks all the boxes has been reliable so far and is quick for an HDD
For 8TB and a price of 110 with a rebate, I can’t complain! It does come with sub par usb-A to mini HDD cable, so be aware of that if your computer is USB-C only. Needs power input but that is expected for this type of device. Had another disc from the same brand that lasted more than a decade so expectations on reliability are high for this one. We will see!
Bought this to consolidate the files from several external hard drives. The transfer was done quickly and efficiently. I now have all of my files in one place with plenty of room for the future. Very robust and great value from a market leader.
5TB SEAGATE EXTERNAL STORAGE , Bought for PS5 ,
Does not work in FRONT USB , PLAYSTATION Says to Use Rear USB and then Format , After Formating LOADED From PS5 SSD To SEAGATE External Storage, Game CALL OF DUTY: Modern Warfare II , 110.6GB Took about 21 Minutes.
Happy Now I Can Free Up and Store LARGE PS5 GB’s Files
I bought this as I was fed up with lousy backup options, tried another make – got one DOA.
The software seems open but is designed for this brand – download in advance see if it works for you BEFORE buying the drive.
My computer has a 500GB drive so I went for the 6TB as a decent ratio – so far fine.
Basically – USB plugged into a USB hub, Power adapter into UPS – runs fine.
Nice thing it goes into standby when the computer does.
Not a lot else to say other than the brand is one of the oldest and most reliable.
Read and write times easily matched (or probably surpassed) what I was moving on or off it via a network. I had it connected via USB3. The whole process was very simple and this device toiled away flawlessly.
It arrived with some sort of software on it, but I didn’t even look at that and wiped it during the re-formatting.
The next NAS I have to re-build, I will definitely be using this device again. Thanks Seagate for producing a simple, straightforward, reliable and trustworthy product.
The size of this drive also means I can use it for storage of photos and video, along with a document repository for all my scanned personal documents. The One Touch Hub comes in a variety of drive sizes.
It is password protected (although you can set it to recognise the main laptop / PC / Mac you are using it with (connected to via the USB lead) so that you don’t have to enter the password every time you switch it on). Obviously if you disconnect the drive or use it with another laptop / PC / Mac it will need the user set password to operate it – so it’s secure, protecting your data if stolen.
I’ve only had the drive a few weeks so can’t comment on longevity and not had to contact Tech Support , so I can’t rate that either. However I have used Seagate drives in the past and found them to be ultra reliable.
In a nutshell, if you want an easy to use back up solution for your Windows or Mac computer this is well worth considering. Set up and leave and it does the rest.
When I bought my new Macbook I need a new portable disk drive for Time Machine backups. I thought one of the small portable SSD drives would be ideal, but the first didn’t work at all and the second took an eternity to do the initail back up and although files seemed to have been created Time Machine didnot recognise them and proceeded to start another full backup. At this point a decided to use a conventional drive. The backup was around 6 times faster with the Seagate and it has worked fie ever since.
Some have said the drive is noisy – i haven’t found that to be the case at all.
I’ll update this review after the weekend regarding true storage capacity for this unit.
Seagate drives, as all drives, can fail. But, if drive failure causes a significant problem, your strategy need’s reviewing. These drives are low cost and there’s no excuse to be too frugal.
I use SDDs (Samsung T5/T7 at the moment) for working – Seagate HDDs for backup and archiving.
I bought a 2TB Drive
No problems at all and it’s working how it should.
Worth the money
Everything good so far. I have always chosen this brand.
These are great value and work perfectly. They are smart and quiet in operation.
Would still recommend Seagate drives which in understand have now been taken over by LaCie.
Recommended
If using for PS4 or anything similar, I would advice getting some sticky feet to attach it to your console so it doesn’t get knocked off
Great little drive. I brought this my Ps4 as a usb storage device. Works perfectly. Moved 100gb from internal storage to the drive in about an hour and a bit. Don’t notice any load speed impact. Highly recommended
Regardless of whether you are using as intended, or harvesting for another purpose, I have been running an HTPC for twelve years and have found the Seagate Barracudas to be incredibly reliable. Even the drives running almost 24/7 have lasted for a minimum of 8 years. I have also found that Barracudas never just work one day and not the next, they seem to gently remind you that they are starting to reach end-of-life. I ripple the older drives through the house network storage unit, which runs in RAID1. You will walk down the hallway and notice one day that the array is rebuilding. That is the indication that one of the Barracudas has done all it can and it is time to order a new drive. But even then, the Seagate drives usually hang on in for another two months, giving you plenty of time to order a shiny new one from Amazon. So, as long as Seagate keep making them, I’ll keep buying them.
Easy to use, bought to back up phone photos, very fas
Bought for my son who highly recommends. Inhis words it’s grea
Not sure why there are negative reports about Seagate – I have used these disks for 15 years without a problem. And always bought new Seagates, when more storage is needed.
Are they negative reports by competitors?
Anyway – it is a nice quiet and reliable unit, as far as I am concerned.
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Works well consolidated multiple drives, connected to Mac mini works great and pretty fas
I tried many different External Hard Drives and return them all until I found this product.
Easy to use. Fast and reliable.
I’ve used one of these with both Xbox One and PS4 with no issues also use one as an external for my laptop.
Nice quality feel, easy to use ans set up.
I’ve had some corrupted or lost backups from bus-powered drives, but this is mains powered, so plug in and forget.
The occasional whirr and rattle as the disc spins up is the only time I notice it.
The drive works perfectly for my needs and 5TB is a nice, large capacity for holding lots of backups.
I’ve purchased number of these devices over the years and use them to archive data. I purchase a WD brand last year but what a faff to set up! WD embedded firmware made it hard to format on a Mac. I decide to try the Seagate brand and what a difference. Dead easy to set up, already formatted exFAT. You won’t be disappointed.
Used for clearing files from my very slow-running 12 year old 1TB iMac. Now working fast and all files safely copied. Portability is very useful.!!!
For the first few hours of using the product, I kept thinking my phones was receiving a notification to finally realise that it was the hard drive making so much noise and the disk inside moving so much that it was causing the vibration.
Apart from that… It does what it’s meant to
The files that first come with it when you purchase them.
Don’t put them in a Windows10 Zip Folder. It will remove the Icon from the File Explorer.
It will make the file that is intended to help you get Tech Support useless.
Do be careful what you do with this product.
Large data transfer usual settles at about 215Mbs
Older model contained exos X16 cmr drive this version has the exos X18 cmr drive.
Ideal for shucking if you buy it on offer.
I purchased it Nov 2022 for 236.
Very good value for a 2 tb storage but not the fastest download particularly photos but non the less I recommend.
I can’t testify to the one touch function as I didn’t use it. When you first connect to a pc, click the “start here” icon. This will open your browser for the registration page. You only have to put your name and email to activate the warranty. Next it will ask you to download seagte software. I skipped this part as I didn’t want the one touch back up. I prefer manual copy or transfer, especially with large amounts of data. I got an average write speed of over 200 mb/s (approx 211 mb/s). I managed to transfer 9TB of data in better than expected time. I was so impressed that I have since bought another 14TB hub.
Just remember, this is a Hub so don’t directly connect it to another hub or you will likely only get 25 mb/s transfer rate. Connect it to its own USB port on your PC.
The drive is very compact and very light compared to the typical 3.5″ HDD’s I’m more familiar with.
The read/write speed was very good, was able to download a handful of Steam games onto it with no bottlenecks.
First off, the Seagate Portable Drive looks good and feels sturdy. Its sleek black and silver design suits any desktop setup and its compact size makes it easy to take with you on the go. The drive also has a USB 3.0 interface, which allows for faster data transfer speeds and better power efficiency. This makes it perfect for backing up large files and transferring them quickly.
The Seagate Portable Drive also has an impressive 2TB storage capacity. This is enough to store up to 500,000 songs, 1.5 million photos, or 250 hours of HD video. It also comes with a two-year warranty, so you can be sure that your hard drive is protected from any potential issues.
In terms of performance, the Seagate Portable Drive is no slouch. It’s fast and reliable, with read and write speeds of up to 120MB/s. This makes it great for backing up large files and transferring them quickly. It also has a built-in shock absorber, which helps protect your data from being damaged by accidental drops or bumps.
The Seagate Portable Drive also comes with a variety of useful features. It supports PC, Mac, and Android devices and is Microsoft Windows and Mac compatible. It also comes with the Seagate Dashboard software, which makes it easy to back up your data, manage your files, and monitor your drive’s health.
Overall, the Seagate Portable Drive 2TB External Hard Drive is a great choice for anyone who needs a large, reliable storage solution. It’s fast, reliable, and comes with useful features like a built-in shock absorber and Seagate Dashboard software. It also looks good and is cost-effective, making it a great choice for anyone who needs a quality external hard drive.