The Seagate Portable Drive STGX4000400 is a 4TB, 2.5-inch USB 3.0 external hard drive for people who want compact, plug-and-play storage for a Windows PC or Mac; Mac reformatting may be required.
Recommended For
- Laptop users who want to keep a large photo, video, or document archive on a separate drive and connect it when needed; independent testing found sequential transfers around 139 MB/s, typical of a portable HDD.
- People who need a portable destination for periodic computer backups or moving large files between locations, and are comfortable with HDD rather than SSD transfer speeds.
- Windows or Mac users who want simple plug-in storage for files they access occasionally; Seagate positions the drive for straightforward portable storage, and Mac use may require reformatting.
- Users who want a compact drive to carry a large collection of media or work files between compatible computers, rather than a drive intended for high-speed editing.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When a laptop’s internal storage is filling up, move older videos, downloads, and other large files to the drive; they remain available when you plug it back in, freeing space on the laptop.
- For a manual backup of important folders, copy documents, photos, and videos from a PC to the drive; the files are stored separately from the computer and can be copied back when needed.
- When organizing a large photo or video collection, transfer the files to the drive for storage outside the computer; copying many small files may take longer than moving one large file.
- To bring files between home, work, or a trip, pack the drive with a laptop and USB cable; its compact portable design lets you carry stored files and connect them where needed.
- When using the drive with both Windows and Mac computers, use it to carry or exchange files, keeping in mind that reformatting for Mac may be required before use.
Spec Summary
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| Best For | Portable file storage for personal or business use with PC and Mac computers; also listed as compatible with PlayStation 4 |
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| Capacity | 4 TB of external hard drive storage |
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| Drive And Connectivity | Mechanical 2.5-inch portable hard drive with a USB 3.0 interface; USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0 |
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| Read Performance | Listed read speed of 120 megabytes per second and rotational speed of 7200 RPM |
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| Compatibility And Setup | Supports Windows 7, 8, and 10; Mac reformatting may be required. Plug-and-play setup with drag-and-drop file use |
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| Dimensions And Weight | 4.61 × 3.15 × 0.79 inches; weighs approximately 0.57 lb (260 g) |
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| Package Contents | Seagate Portable Drive, USB cable, and quick start guide |
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| Model Identifiers | Seagate model STGX4000400; model name SRD0NF1 |
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