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Seagate Expansion 5TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STEB5000100),Black

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 21,705 ratings

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About this item

  • Easy to use desktop hard drive simply plug in the power adapter and USB cable; fast file transfers with USB 3.0/2.0
  • System Requirements: Windows 8, Windows 7 operating system
  • Drag and drop file saving for Windows, right out of the box
  • For Mac compatibility this hard drive requires reformatting; Reformatting the drive will erase all content unless it is backed up to another drive; Refer to Application Guide for guidance on this

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Customer Ratings
Storage Capacity
4.6
4.5
4.7
4.6
4.7
4.6
Portability
4.1
4.2
4.1
4.1
4.1
4.1
Tech Support
3.8
3.5
4.0
3.8
4.0
4.2
Durability
3.9
3.3
3.9
3.3
4.5
Easy to install
4.6
4.6
4.6
4.6
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storage capacity
5 TB
10 TB
4 TB
6 TB
5 TB
6 TB
hardware interface
usb3.0
usb3.0
usb3.0
usb3.0
usb3.0
usb2.0, usb3.0
compatible devices
Desktop
Desktop
Desktop
Laptop
Desktop
Desktop, Laptop
form factor
Desktop
3.5-inch
Desktop
5.25-inch
3.5-inch
Desktop

What's in the box

  • Hard drive - external (desktop)
  • USB 3.0 cable
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    Amazon.com Return Policy:You may return any new computer purchased from Amazon.com that is "dead on arrival," arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Amazon.com reserves the right to test "dead on arrival" returns and impose a customer fee equal to 15 percent of the product sales price if the customer misrepresents the condition of the product. Any returned computer that is damaged through customer misuse, is missing parts, or is in unsellable condition due to customer tampering will result in the customer being charged a higher restocking fee based on the condition of the product. Amazon.com will not accept returns of any desktop or notebook computer more than 30 days after you receive the shipment. New, used, and refurbished products purchased from Marketplace vendors are subject to the returns policy of the individual vendor.
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    Product Description

    The Seagate Expansion Desktop hard drive provides extra storage for an ever-growing collection of files. Consolidate files into a single location and free up computer space. The drive is automatically recognized by the Windows operating system so there’s no software to install or configure. Saving files is easy—simply drag-and-drop. Take advantage of fast data transfer speeds with the USB 3.0/2.0 interface.

    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    21,705 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, value, and ease of use of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's incredibly reliable, easy to setup and use, and reasonable for the price and storage level. Some are happy with storage space, and fit. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, speed, and noise.

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    3,215 customers mention2,436 positive779 negative

    Customers like the performance of the hard drive. They mention that it continues to perform without issues, is incredibly reliable, and is still running strong. Some say that it works well as a backup device and is a dependable high density drive. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and reliability of this drive.

    "...and graphic designers, this external hard drive offers a secure and spacious repository for your high-resolution files, allowing you to focus on..." Read more

    "...But I still use this drive and it stop works flawlessly, of course I don't use it each day anymore but it does still work...." Read more

    "...A Fortress for Files**: With Seagate's renowned reliability, consider this the fortress for your digital treasures...." Read more

    "Removed from external enclosure, used as internal drive, dead after 3 months... Seagate says no to warranty.UPDATE..." Read more

    1,270 customers mention1,123 positive147 negative

    Customers like the value of the computer drive. They say it provides excellent value for money, is not that expensive for 3 TB, and is reasonable for the quality of the storage. Customers also mention that it's reliable for the price and storage level.

    "...With this drive priced at about 18 dollars per TB, it is a reasonable cost for this size drive...." Read more

    "Excellent value. I purchase this as a used like new repackage warehouse deal so I took a gamble...." Read more

    "...The price of the Seagate 5TB extended storage is very reasonable, especially for the quality of the product...." Read more

    "...The price was excellent so I took a chance on it...." Read more

    896 customers mention851 positive45 negative

    Customers find the computer drive easy to set up and use. They say it's plug-and-play for Windows XP, and can be easily connected to a router. Customers also mention that the drive has exceptional capacity for the size, and is plug-in, open, drag-and drop compatible. They also say the directions give a web address and are simple and readily accessible.

    "...can keep all your digital treasures in one place, organized and readily accessible whenever you need them.The setup process is a breeze...." Read more

    "...Plug & Play Majesty**: No tedious setup, no cumbersome installations. Like a trusted old friend, it's ready to help from the get-go...." Read more

    "...for the PS4, it has to be formatted by the PS4 but that is quick and painless to do...." Read more

    "...The result is that the drive really is plug and play for Windows XP...." Read more

    813 customers mention712 positive101 negative

    Customers like the storage space of the hard drive. They say it has tons of storage, is an excellent storage device, and holds tons of game titles. Customers also say it's a reliable storage unit that doesn't rely on power from their Mac. They mention that all files are accessible and play perfectly. Customers say it comes formatted with GUID partition scheme, which is more realistic for use as an external hard drive for Macs.

    "...With its ample storage capacity, you can store and install a vast library of games, ensuring that you never have to worry about running out of space..." Read more

    "...And... well, it's got all 5TB of you covered.To vast volumes, speedy saves, and the undying romance of reliable hardware,..." Read more

    "...It works great and stores all my files with plenty of room left over...." Read more

    "...drive for couple of years and it is still running strong, storing my memories and data without any problem." Read more

    593 customers mention525 positive68 negative

    Customers like the fit of the computer drive. They say it's pretty small, convenient size for 5TB, and sleek. They also say it has virtually no limitations on file size, has adequate capacity to easily store a weekly backup of their whole system, and is portable to an extent.

    "...graphic designers, this external hard drive offers a secure and spacious repository for your high-resolution files, allowing you to focus on your..." Read more

    "...As far as noise, it's low to me kinda like a light fan sound, it's relaxing, I like it, some don't...." Read more

    "...Both of those drives were great for portability as well because of their small size...." Read more

    "...It works great and stores all my files with plenty of room left over...." Read more

    2,045 customers mention1,400 positive645 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the hard drive. Some mention it's adequate, while others say it has terrible quality on crucial components.

    "...With a whopping 8 terabytes of capacity, it offers an almost infinite abyss to store your ever-growing collection of movies, music, photos, and..." Read more

    "...5th month now, still no issues, it may have disconnected once i think but went right back...." Read more

    "...now works flawlessly (as far as I can tell) with this drive, Windows 7 was a bit flakey. That was remedied by installing SP1 for Windows 7...." Read more

    "...It works great and I haven't had any issues yet...." Read more

    1,055 customers mention712 positive343 negative

    Customers are mixed about the speed of the computer drive. Some mention that it's fast as hell, while others say that it didn't appear to be very fast. Some say that the data transfer speeds increased by 5X with a Thunderbolt USB power hub. However, some customers also mention that the drive is a little slow in the initial seeding of backup files and that it takes a while to start up.

    "...With USB 3.0 technology, you'll experience fast data transfer speeds, ensuring that your files are swiftly moved between your computer and the hard..." Read more

    "...To vast volumes, speedy saves, and the undying romance of reliable hardware,Yours in binary bliss and digital devotion,..." Read more

    "...Alot of reviews complain the speed is slow but you have to format it so that your computer can format it to its settings, once I did that my speeds..." Read more

    "...For smaller transfers, it's quick. I can transfer a 2GB movie from my Apple's SSD to this in under 1 minute...." Read more

    625 customers mention290 positive335 negative

    Customers are mixed about the noise of the computer drive. Some mention that it is surprisingly quiet, while others say that it has a little noise to it when reading or writing. Some say that the drive starts making a whirring noise as though it was wanting to start up. However, some customers also mention that they can't hear the spindle spinning and that the HD beeped twice and then stopped humming.

    "...There is a slight hum that comes from the hard drive, which isn't too distracting. It uses a USB 3 cable and a separate power cable...." Read more

    "...has handled transfers smoothly, spins up rather quickly, quiet for the most part and still very fast...." Read more

    "...(one star docked due to the fact that this drive is not particularly quiet, and can easily be heard from 12 feet across the room)...." Read more

    "...sturdy 3.0 cable- surprisingly quiet operation!- recognized from my old Windows XP - Vista - newest 10Cons:-..." Read more

    I’ve had it for and it’s been amazing the whole time
    5 Stars
    I’ve had it for and it’s been amazing the whole time
    I’ve had this thing for years and it’s amazing an finally maxed out with 3TB’s worth of gaming material lol needless to say it’s amazing Seagate in general is amazing I also have a small 1 TB one I just got since the 3 is full another Seagate and yet again amazing and also it’s obviously completely customized at this point lol
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    Costum
    1.0 out of 5 stars Reçu neuf et arrivé très bruyant
    Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2021
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    Reviewed in France on June 29, 2022
    Robert Elsässer
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