- Two integrated high-speed USB 3.0 ports on the front allow you to connect and recharge your other USB devices.
- Windows and Mac compatible. Install the provided NTFS driver for Mac as needed, and you can use the Backup Plus Hub interchangeably between Windows and Mac computers without reformatting.
- With the Seagate Dashboard software, you can smartly manage your backups. Run a one-click backup or schedule an automatic backup plan to protect your files.
- Install the free Seagate Mobile Backup app on an iOS or Android mobile device, and back up all of the photos and videos from your device to your Seagate drive or to the cloud.
High capacity, decent performance, plus a 2-port USB 3.0 hub
10/13/2016
This review is from: Seagate Backup Plus Hub 6TB 2 x USB 3.0 Hard Drives - Desktop External STEL6000100 Black
Pros:
Decent transfer rates - on the fresh drive I got 220MB/s read, 137MB/s write, and after half filling it I got 163MB/s read, 110MB/s write (using Crystal Disk Mark). These speeds were also reflected in transfers of large video files.
The two USB 3.0 ports on the front are very welcome and allowed me to charge my Android tablet and also access a thumb drive as though it were plugged directly into the PC's USB port.
Appearance is quite stylish and the drive does not get excessively warm.
The Seagate Dashboard software is already installed on the device and does work, although you have to register to use the mobile app or cloud storage.
Cons:
Only minor Cons for me but here they are:
There is some noise when accessing files or backing up many small files, but I've heard worse.
I would prefer Seagate used the more sturdy USB 3.0 B-Type connector at the rear rather than Micro B.
A base with wide feet that the enclosure could slip into would give me some reassurance that the drive could not fall over with a slight knock. At least it has small rubber feet to raise it for ventilation though.
I would also like to see a power switch at the rear, so I can completely power it down when not in use without unplugging it.
The Dashboard software requires registration to use the Mobile app (I won't be using the cloud storage). Also I could only back up my Android tablet via wi-fi even though it was connected directly to one of the front USB 3.0 ports.
Overall Review:
This is pretty good value, in my opinion, for the capacity and performance this drive provides, in addition to its USB 3.0 hub functionality. As long as it holds up over the long haul following the two weeks I have been using it, I will be happy.
I've listed a couple of minor Cons, and improvements I'd like to see, but not enough to dock any Eggs.
Note: This drive was provided by Newegg for the purposes of this review.
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