Seagate Ultra Compact 1TB, Portable SSD STMX1000400
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About this product
The Seagate Ultra Compact 1TB Portable SSD STMX1000400 is an external drive featuring 1TB of storage. While described as an SSD, its specs mention a 5400 RPM rotation speed and an HDD storage format, suggesting it's likely a portable hard disk drive (HDD) rather than a solid-state drive. It connects via USB 3.0 and is compatible with PCs, offering USB-powered convenience in a black, 2.5-inch form factor. A 1-year manufacturer warranty is included.
Our take
The Seagate Ultra Compact drive has a bit of a misleading title, as the specs clearly indicate it's a 5400 RPM HDD, not an SSD, despite being listed as such in the title. For its very high price, getting an HDD, even a compact 1TB one, is a significant drawback. USB 3.0 is fine for an HDD, and it being USB-powered is convenient. It's compatible with PCs, and the 1-year warranty offers some basic coverage. However, if you're expecting SSD speeds, you'll be disappointed. This is essentially a basic external hard drive at an inflated price.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 1TB storage capacity
- USB 3.0 interface
- USB-Powered convenience
- Compact 2.5-inch form factor
Cons
- Misleadingly titled as SSD, but is HDD
- Slow 5400 RPM rotation speed
- Very high price for an HDD
- Only 1-year manufacturer warranty
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- USB Specification USB 3.0
- Color Black
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
- California Prop 65 Warning Cancer and Reproductive Harm .
- Brand Seagate
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- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- External Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD, External SSD
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 Year
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- USB-Powered
- Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- Interface
- USB
