Seagate Expansion Portable STEA1000400 Hard Drive 1TB
- 1 TB portable hard drive
- USB 3.0, 18 in cable included
- 2.5 inch drive, 5400 rpm
- Bus powered, no adapter needed
- 0.17 kg light body
- Windows plug and play, works with PC and Mac
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light, simple portable drive for carrying files between Windows computers and backing up a laptop. It is a spinning drive, so it is slower and more fragile than flash storage.
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ASIN: B00TKFEEASCategory: External Hard Drives
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Overview
Dorm rooms, home offices and laptop bags all suit this Seagate portable drive, which runs from a single USB cable and is recognized on Windows with no software. Backups are a matter of dragging files across.
No software and no power brick make it easy to carry and plug in anywhere. Modest capacity covers documents, photos and some video. As a spinning hard drive it dislikes drops more than flash storage does.
Who it's for
Students and casual laptop users backing up schoolwork and photos will find it easy to use. Video editors and anyone carrying a drive in rough conditions should choose flash storage.
Pros and cons
- Light and pocket sized
- Runs from one USB cable
- No software needed
- Works with PlayStation consoles
- Spinning disk, sensitive to drops
- Slower than flash storage
Performance notes
Copy speed depends on the spinning disk, which handles large single files better than many small ones. Power comes from the USB port, so a weak port can cause dropouts. Keeping the drive still while it spins avoids damage.
Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 0.17 kg |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 rpm |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Sony PlayStation 4 |
| Included components | |
| Included components | 18 inch USB 3.0 cable |
| Other details | |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 inches |
| Hardware Platform | PC, Mac |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Seagate Expansion Portable an SSD?
No. It is a 2.5 inch mechanical hard disk spinning at 5400 rpm.
Does the Seagate Expansion Portable work with a Mac?
PC and Mac are both listed as hardware platforms, and it is recognized automatically on Windows.
Will I get the full capacity?
The listing notes available storage capacity may vary.