Seagate 500GB Expansion Portable Drive for PC USB Black (STEA500400)
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About this product
The Seagate 500GB Expansion Portable Drive (STEA500400) is an external USB 3.0 hard drive designed for PC and laptop compatibility. It features a 500GB storage capacity within a 2.5-inch form factor. This black drive is USB-powered and boasts shock-resistant features, emphasizing its portability and durability. Despite being listed as an "External SSD" in some specs, its "HDD Only" storage format confirms it is a traditional hard disk drive.
Our take
This Seagate Expansion portable drive offers 500GB of storage in a sturdy, portable package. The USB 3.0 interface ensures decent speeds, and being USB-powered means one less cable to worry about. I particularly like the mention of shock-resistant features, which is a real bonus for an external drive that will likely be carried around. While the "External SSD" classification is misleading, it is definitively an HDD, meaning good value for bulk storage, though not the speed of an actual SSD. It's a practical option for basic backups or expanding your PC/laptop storage.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- USB 3.0 interface
- Shock resistant features
- Convenient USB-powered
- Portable 2.5-inch form factor
Cons
- Only 500GB storage capacity
- Misleading 'External SSD' type, it is HDD
Specifications
- Compatible With PC, Laptop
- Color Black
- MPN STKG500400
- Item Length 5 in
- Brand Seagate
- Form Factor 2.5 in
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- Type
- External SSD
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Model
- Seagate One Touch
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Shock Resistant, USB Port, USB-Powered
- Storage Capacity
- 500 GB
- Interface
- USB 3.0
- Item Width
- 3 in
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Line
- Expansion
- UPC
- 0763649160831
