Seagate Backup Plus Slim Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 500GB
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About this product
The Seagate Backup Plus Slim Portable External Hard Drive offers 500GB of storage in a thin, portable design. It connects via a USB 3.0 interface, providing a Read Speed of 500MB/s and operating at 5400 RPM. This silver HDD is compatible with Mac systems and emphasizes portability and ease of use, making it suitable for users needing compact and quick access to their files on the go.
Our take
This Seagate Backup Plus Slim is a straightforward, highly portable drive. The 500GB capacity is decent for everyday files, documents, and some media, especially if you're mainly using it for backup or transport between Mac devices. Its thin, 2.5-inch form factor is truly pocket-friendly, which is a major convenience. The USB 3.0 interface and 500MB/s read speed mean that while it's an HDD, it performs efficiently for its class. Keep in mind it's primarily listed as compatible with Mac, so PC users might need to confirm formatting. For simple, quick, and portable Mac-centric storage, it's a solid, budget-friendly option.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Thin, portable design
- USB 3.0 interface
- 500MB/s read speed
- Compatible with Mac
Cons
- 500GB storage capacity is modest
- Primarily listed for Mac compatibility
- 5400 RPM rotation speed
Specifications
- Compatible With Mac
- USB Specification USB 3.0
- Color Silver
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
- Brand Seagate
- Type Portable External HDD
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- Unit Type
- Unit
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Features
- Thin, Portable, USB 3.0
- Storage Capacity
- 500 GB
- Country of Origin
- China
- Interface
- USB
- Item Width
- 9.6 mm
- Product Line
- Backup Plus Slim
