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3.94 out of 5stars
(32 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
01/31/2021
Perfect for my needs
This portable backup hard drive was very simple to install and use— it is indeed just “plug and play” with the included USB cord. The automatic backup and sync works great and puts my mind at ease. The hefty 4 terabytes will serve as more then adequate backup and storage for my computer and other data devices. I especially appreciate its compact size and lightweight, which is perfect for traveling and alternating between uses with my laptop and home computer.
Piui12

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
12/03/2021
I've had it with Seagate premature drive failures
Bought this about a month ago to use for backups. Lasted only two weeks then started throwing read and access errors, preventing Win 10 backup from working properly, and really messing with Win Explorer. I'm now 2 for 2 in the last 5 years of Seagate drives that fail within a few months. I'm done with Seagate for good; going back to either WD, Samsung, or possibly external Crucial SSD from now on.
Steve
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/23/2023
    Nice drive
    I have purchased 3 of these which comes in handy for sorting of files. Nice capacity, quick transfer, works great, no complaints.
    Judith
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/08/2023
    i love how i can use it on the go and it works very well for what i need
    Barry
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/22/2023
    Not good
    The item was not as described. It did not do what it said it would do which is to automatically download each day. It was also very difficult to hook up to the computer. Not a good fit
    Nancy
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/12/2023
    Bought 5TB but capacity is only 447GB!
    This is the first time Walmart disappointed me. Tried going to store because the app says it is in stock. When I get there, the associate says zero inventory. It’s weird coz I tried ordering and pick up the same day and got it. I didn’t notice that the seal was already cut but still I hope everything will be ok. When I plugged it in, an error keeps on appearing. I looked at the properties and the capacity is only 447Gb. I paid for 120 bucks for 5TB and I will receive a 447Gb. The packaging and the label in it shows 5TB in it. It’s weird! Will be returning!
    Cathy
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/29/2023
    SeaGate and Walmart Vert impressed.
    4TB HDD under $100, way to go! SeaGate and Walmart. This is a Plug-n-Go solution from SeaGate. If your buying for your mac I would suggest using Disk-Doctor and formatting it for MAC OS Journaled" rather than leaving it as Fat 32 MS Dos. I purchased from Walmart and had it shipped. It arrived virtually the next day. Vert impressed with Walmart.
    Robert
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/05/2023
    fast and delivery with a great product
    they delivered it in record time. safe and sound. I've already downloaded the movies and documents from 3 older computers. Taking up less than 7% of the external hard drive. it's compact and looks amazing.
    Yuri
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/04/2023
    It's a harddrive. Don't overthink it.
    It's a 4TB external drive. There's not much to say. Negative reviews are true. Positive reviews are true. Any manufacturer has duds. Any have quality units. Seagate just happens to have way more quality units than duds. I use computers for a living. I've gone through many drives, HDD and SSD. They've all had problems sometimes and other times haven't. I trust Seagate. The pricepoint is right, so is the space. Speaking of space. No, you will not have 4 terabytes free. It is a 4 terabyte drive though. There's something called a "file system". It's a system of information... think of indexes and such, that point to where files are on the drive. In some file systems it may also contain information on what kind of files they are, which users own them, etc. The space that is mysteriously not there, is there. It is being used by the file system along with another thing called a partition table. Ignore any review on any drive complaining about missing space. The bigger the drive, the more "missing space" there will be. Anyway, I got this for a PS5. It's working fine. Transferring an average of 500gb of files in about 80-90 minutes via USB 3.0 either way. Had to up it from a 2TB drive which is going to another console.
    RF
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/19/2022
    Reliable equipment.. fair price. Delivered quickly. Very pleased. K
    Kurty
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/27/2022
    A fine little portable backup unit.
    It works fine. A little smaller and slower than I expected, but otherwise effective. Easy to load and exit use.
    Dan
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/19/2022
    Poor
    Drops connection when your computer goes to sleep or starts screen saver. Seagate plugs to computer via usb and has no power cord of its own. I think THAT IS the problem for dropping the connection and also drops copying your files. Junk.
    Saida
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/05/2022
    amazing experience
    one of the nicest drivers ever, very professional and respectful. this is the go 2 guy, definitely if there was a way to only request this driver i would.
    380
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/04/2022
    works good
    its work good on ps5 stores lots of games but one thing i dont like u dont get the full 4tb i got 3.68tb but if u format it back into a hdd u get all 4tb
    felipe
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/02/2022
    One more exceptionally good product.
    This is my second Seagate backup drive. My first, 2 gigs, Actually ran out of storage room. I removed it, stored it away, and replaced it with the 5 gig drive. I suspect this drive will outlive me.
    WaLou
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/03/2021
    I've had it with Seagate premature drive failures
    Bought this about a month ago to use for backups. Lasted only two weeks then started throwing read and access errors, preventing Win 10 backup from working properly, and really messing with Win Explorer. I'm now 2 for 2 in the last 5 years of Seagate drives that fail within a few months. I'm done with Seagate for good; going back to either WD, Samsung, or possibly external Crucial SSD from now on.
    Steve
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/07/2021
    Perfect Back Up Solution
    I have used a Seagate external drive as my back up for years. This is nice and still so easy to use. It comes with a few bells and whistles, but if you choose, the basic drag and drop still works fine. I am so pleased with this item and the brand.
    astone803
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/29/2021
    EVEN THOUGH IT SAYS 4TB IT WON'T HOLD 250 GB
    Pathetic excuse of storage. Says 4TB but can't hold 250GB. WORTHLESS. Haven't seen a drive write this slow in 20 years. IF I could give 0 stars or negative I most certainly would. I knew some companies got busted for ripping customers off using outdated materials for drives but I thought Seagate was one that wasn't doing it. Back to Toshiba. It maybe a little more but with them 4TB is 4TB.
    panCDCA
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/29/2021
    Not happy with my Seagate 5T backup
    Registration was painful. It is very user unfriendly. Tech support is difficult to work with. Can hardly speak to a live person.
    Robert
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/06/2021
    like it alot
    physical size is great small and light. backing up two computers with it with plenty of room.
    workharder
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/01/2021
    Quiet, reliable, performance
    I own multiple of these and they are GREAT! They are totally silent, reliable, fast, and have tons of space. I will never use another type of external HD.
    Roy
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/25/2021
    Works great but be aware
    The unit works as described however I have to unplug it and replug it in at modem startup or shutdown booting of modem because it does not recognize it and will not launch the startup program correctly but not a big deal either.
    loswages