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Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive HDD USB 3 0 for PC Mac PlayStation Xbox 1 Year Rescue Service STGX2000400
Last Updated: August 10, 2024 (Refresh Now)
6.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
984
Old Reviews
662
Unverified
35
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2097152 GB
MEMORY
Yes
USB
18 meters
SIZE
3
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Review Analysis - 287 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Storage
68drives, storage, seagate, hard drive, external
+78%
-22%
" ... These new affordable laptops are with minimal internal storage and includes an external 256GB drive or less. ... "
" ... For those of you/us who don't need a ton of storage space, I highly recommend this external drive! ... "
" ... I've been using the external hard drive for about a week and I haven't had any issues. ... It actually transfers files noticeably faster than my Toshiba basics 4Tb hard drive. ... My only complaint is that it is advertised as a 5Tb hard drive but mine came with a little under 4.5Tb, and the security files that were already on the hard drive don't even add up to 1Gb. ... Why do hard drives or flash drives always come with less space than advertised? ... "
" ... It's a great portable memory ... "
" ... Needed larger storage device for backing up my laptop, pictures & school yearbook pictures (Advisor for yearbook). ... "
" ... Otherwise, it's a great deal for the storage. ... "
" ... I hadn't backed up in awhile but was actually searching for a good external hard drive at the time so the moment I was back up, I got this. ... "
" ... It’s a heck of a steal for a hard drive of this capacity!!! ... "
Connectivity
67usb, drive, plug, pc, hard drive
+40%
-60%
" ... It does NOT work with Mac computers. ... No matter what I tried I could not transfer files to it from my Mac computers, laptop and desktop. ... "
" ... This is NOT COMPATIBLE with MAC and certainly NOT A PLUG AND PLAY FOR MAC item as described. ... "
" ... The connection does not fit and it has to be programmed to work with Mac products. ... Do not recommend for Macs. ... "
" ... We tried a different SATA cable and that made no difference. ... "
" ... Get an external ssd with at least 2tb Don't get this external hdd this is not well suited for most modern media. ... "
" ... It is December and since then I only used this product ONCE to backup my data. ... I connected it today and it just keeps clicking. ... I changed multiple cables and ports and devices to no avail. ... "
" ... Crapped out after 2 years, hard drive won't boot when plugged into computer. ... "
" ... However, this time, as I plugged it in, there was no software to run on a Mac. ... Triple checked to see that the version I bought had Mac compatibility listed under it, too. ... "
Reliability
51stopped working, working, years, seagate, drive
+27%
-73%
" ... Stopped working in less than 6 months of use, luckily no important files were kept on it. ... "
" ... One of them stopped working - it won't spin up and mount on my desktop. ... If it's for a failed product, then THEY should pay the shipping, not me!! ... "
" ... Despite the product clearly being advertised as working for MacOS, it does not work on newer Macs. ... "
" ... Within a couple months of having this, it had just stopped working. ... "
" ... It started clicking and running extremely slow after 3 months of use. ... "
" ... The drive we received was defective. ... "
" ... Broke within a month. ... "
" ... Went to use it this morning and it's saying the drive is no longer working properly and need to backup my files to a new drive. ... "
Usage
38use, instructions, setup, easy to use, easy to set
+79%
-21%
" ... Great for my photo trips and for me ... "
" ... It's portable with an easy to use format. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, easy to use, easy to manage. ... "
" ... Simple to set up and does the job without any issues. ... "
" ... Very simple to install. ... On line instruction are easy to follow on how to back up data. ... "
" ... Great value for your money but comes without instructions ... "
" ... Capacity is as expected and set-up was simple. ... "
" ... easy to use ... "
Performance
30speed, slow, drives, 3, use
+73%
-27%
" ... I transferred some photos and videos from my phone to the drive and it was real fast. ... I was surprised how fast this thing was and how fluid the files transferred too. ... "
" ... The speed is great and I got mine for a pretty good price at a deal ... "
" ... Simple to set up and does the job without any issues. ... "
" ... It's fast transfer and durable. ... "
" ... It is not supper fast but is good. ... "
" ... Easy to use and gets the job done. ... "
" ... It’s a fast drive, easy to use and the price is right. ... "
" ... I bought it for my editing class and its worked super well. ... "
Marketplace
27told, time, returned, replacement, received
+41%
-59%
" ... This came dead on arrival. ... Only bought it because it was on a decent discount for Cyber Monday ... "
" ... Finally got the replacement, and it started failing the first day. ... "
" ... Dont recommend at all, at this point it’s gonna get returned ... "
" ... And now I will never get them back. ... "
" ... Come on Amazon/Seagate!! ... "
" ... Returned could not use with PS5 even though I have two others from a different vendor 😔 ... "
" ... The drive we received was defective. ... We contacted Seagate, were told we had to return it in order to get a new one. ... They originally told us we would have to pay to ship it back, but then sent us a label to return. ... "
" ... Had to return ... "
Body
27space, hard, storage, portable, easy
+81%
-19%
" ... It fits in my laptop bag easily. ... "
" ... Quick and lightweight. ... "
" ... Works well lots of space will buy another one ... "
" ... Size is perfect and easy to use while traveling. ... "
" ... This is an excellent hard drive that I use for travel. ... "
" ... Ive had 2 other ones that broke on me but if you take care of it it will last you a while. ... "
" ... Portable and Lightweight Design: It is compact, lightweight, and easy to carry in your bag or pocket and feels sturdy and not like my previous storage device that felt like the casing was made from an eggshell. ... Portable and lightweight design for easy transport and accessibility. ... "
" ... Otherwise, it's a great deal for the storage. ... "
Software
25windows, device, pc, files, drive
+48%
-52%
" ... I lost the files needed for a final project that is due tomorrow. ... "
" ... "An error was detected on device \Device\Harddisk2\DR2 during a paging operation." ... It averages out to one error message every 36 minutes. ... "
" ... It wouldn't keep save data or game data, and it continued to make warnings appear on my boyfriends PlayStation. ... "
" ... Since then, I repeatedly get an "unknown error" message indicating this hard drive fails to mount. ... "
" ... Couldnt even access it on windows 11. ... "
" ... There is any option to open "Start Here" Guides for Chromebook and Windows only (and the windows one won't even work for me to view since not compatible with Mac.). ... "
" ... I've downloaded drivers, reformatted etc. ... "
" ... After only a few months, the device was not recognized on the pc or on the ps4. ... "
Price
18money, worth, good, brand
+78%
-22%
" ... Take you mind of various storage sites that cost you money. ... "
" ... Pretty good for the price . ... "
" ... First rate item! ... "
" ... Huge was of money ... "
" ... It was worth the money I spent even after the minor inconvenience I had with the first one. ... "
" ... Bought this on a discount day but worth full price. ... "
" ... great hard drive for the price ... "
" ... And they offered 14 terabytes for an unbeatable price. ... Under $200 is fantastic for a brand this good! ... "
Size
14easy, compact, lightweight, fits, design
+93%
-7%
" ... Hope it holds up. ... "
" ... This is an excellent hard drive that I use for travel. ... "
" ... Size is perfect and easy to use while traveling. ... "
" ... Holds 43 degrees C while transferring 700gb. ... "
" ... It's light, portable, has lasted for a year, and I expect it will still work for years to come. ... "
" ... Portable and Lightweight Design: It is compact, lightweight, and easy to carry in your bag or pocket and feels sturdy and not like my previous storage device that felt like the casing was made from an eggshell. ... Portable and lightweight design for easy transport and accessibility. ... "
" ... It was compact and very easy to use. ... "
" ... Good quality with relatively small size. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
14told, returned, replacement, got, get
+7%
-93%
" ... Now I have a $120 brick I have to return. ... "
" ... I have missed the return date and I am devastated. ... "
" ... Will try to return this thing. ... "
" ... Dont recommend at all, at this point it’s gonna get returned ... "
" ... Returned could not use with PS5 even though I have two others from a different vendor 😔 ... "
" ... Will be returning. ... "
" ... I would return it, but id rather break this POS. ... "
" ... It happened several times and we returned both. ... "
Cable
13cord, hard drive, use, usb, power
+31%
-69%
" ... We tried a different SATA cable and that made no difference. ... "
" ... How in the heck can you ship a product that is described as oincldiong the special cable, yet the package does NOT have one?! ... "
" ... I changed multiple cables and ports and devices to no avail. ... "
" ... The first one that got sent to me wouldn’t stay powered on because the power cord was messed up. ... "
" ... gripe is the included cable is way short. ... "
" ... I don't know if the plug-ins are loose or what but just barely moving the cord will make the hard drive disconnect which becomes extremely frustrating since I use this to store games. ... Wiggle the wire to see if treating it like a 90s analog antenna will do the trick until I give up or it actually works. ... "
" ... I changed wires and ports, but nothing has helped. ... "
Gaming
12play, ps5, game, ps4, gaming
+83%
-17%
" ... I have a 500 gigabyte laptop which couldnt hold all the games i had so deicided to buy an external hardrive. ... "
" ... It works for gaming ... "
" ... I bought this specifically for the Wii U to hold a huge amount of games and emulators later on ... "
" ... Games like Fortnite and call of duty you have to load them back and forth to play them takes about 2-3 minutes but all in all it’s fast . ... "
" ... I love how I can place my ps4 games to create more space and play them directly from them on my ps5. ... You can place ps5 game son but can play them from external drive. ... "
" ... I remember back in the day they used to be huge now its slim/small and easy to store, I can play all the games that won't fit on my hardrive on this. ... "
" ... Been using it since last year to store all my Xbox games and i play them directly from the external drive and never had issues with it ... "
" ... I use it for extra storage for my PC games. ... "
Sound
11makes, drive, one, noise, pc
+9%
-91%
" ... One day turned it on and it just makes uh oh noise and no longer worked. ... "
" ... Little to no noise ... "
" ... I received the hard drive promptly, but when I connected it to my PC, I did not hear the sound when you connect a device via USB. ... "
" ... It makes a beeping sound now and is not detectable. ... "
" ... The external hard drive light turns on and there are sounds coming from the external hard drive, but the hard drive won't show up on either of my computers. ... "
" ... It’s making a weird beeping sound and all my data is wiped! ... "
" ... It powers up and you can hear it spinning and making chirping noises, very disappointing ... "
" ... Drive starts dinging chiming macking noise ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
8open, arrived, working, received
+88%
-13%
" ... This arrived in excellent condition, and very quickly. ... "
" ... Day one works out of the box. ... "
" ... Delivery was like the very next day so that made my life a lot easier. ... "
" ... Product arrived as described, no time, no issues. ... "
" ... It was delivered early. ... "
" ... It was a good price and arrived on time. ... Immediately registered and received confirmation. ... "
" ... Received and working. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
7advertised
+43%
-57%
" ... Was I sent a fake? ... The product numbers also differ from the description. ... "
" ... Come on Amazon/Seagate!! ... "
" ... This came dead on arrival. ... Only bought it because it was on a decent discount for Cyber Monday ... "
Camera
5photos
+80%
-20%
" ... I tend to fill this up quickly because My Work photography and videography, so this has been a lifesaver. ... "
" ... Best way for me to backup my over 200,000 photos and videos. ... "
" ... Used to store terabytes of videos and pictures ... "
" ... So far have not had any issues with it, I a using one for gamed and the other to store photos. ... "
Video
4space
+100%
" ... I haven't even touched on video production! ... "
" ... Used to store terabytes of videos and pictures ... "
" ... I viewed several videos online before making my final choice on this one. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
4+75%
-25%
" ... So far it has worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
4working, returned
+25%
-75%
" ... Maybe I just received a dud ... "
" ... The drive we received was defective. ... "
Battery
4hours, day, week
+50%
-50%
" ... I spent 2 hours playing with it until I finally figured it out. ... "
" ... I sent it to a recover database lab and they want to charge me $4,000 + to fix the internal physical damage to the hard drive. ... "
Resolution
3external, pc
+33%
-67%
" ... HD returned for a full refund ... "
" ... We bought 2 of this HD. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 18 meters
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Number of USB ports: 3
Memory
Memory: 2097152 GB
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