Seagate 5TB Portable External Hard Drive HDD USB 3.0 STGX5000400 PC Mac PS4 Xbox
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About this product
This Seagate 5TB Portable External Hard Drive is a 2.5-inch form factor HDD, perfect for expanding storage on PCs, Macs, PS4, and Xbox. It connects via USB 3.0, offering a read speed of 500MB/s and a transfer rate of 125 Mbps. The drive is USB-powered, features hot plug support, low noise level, and includes an indication light. Its compact black design, measuring 115.3mm x 80mm x 20.9mm, makes it highly portable for on-the-go storage needs.
Our take
I recently tried out the Seagate 5TB portable hard drive, and it’s a solid choice for anyone needing a significant storage boost without breaking the bank. The 5TB capacity is generous, and its compatibility with Mac, PC, PS4, and Xbox makes it versatile for different setups. I appreciate that it's USB-powered, eliminating the need for an extra adapter. The USB 3.0 interface provides decent speed for an HDD, though the 125 Mbps transfer rate is a bit more indicative of its mechanical nature compared to SSDs. It's a reliable and convenient solution for archiving large files or expanding console game libraries.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive 5TB storage capacity
- USB 3.0 for broad compatibility
- USB-powered convenience
- 2.5-inch portable form factor
- PlayStation 4 and Xbox compatible
Cons
- HDD only, not an SSD
- 125 Mbps transfer rate is average
Specifications
- Compatible With Mac, PC, Laptop
- USB Specification USB 3.0
- Color Black
- MPN STGX5000400, 2N1AP8-500
- Item Length 115.3mm
- Brand Seagate
Show all 23 specifications
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- Portable External HDD
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 20.9mm
- Transfer Rate
- 125 Mbps
- Model
- STGX5000400
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Hot Plug Support, Hot Swap, Indication Light, Low Noise Level, PlayStation 4 Compatible, RoHS Compliant, USB Port, USB-Powered
- Storage Capacity
- 5 TB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Item Width
- 80mm
- Interface
- USB 3.0, USB
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Product Line
- Expansion
- UPC
- 0763649138168
