Seagate Portable 4TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Xbox, & PlayStation – 1-Year Rescue Service (SRD0NF1)
$124.99
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Easily store and access 4TB of content on the go with the Seagate Portable Drive, a great laptop hard drive. Designed to work with Windows or Mac computers, this compact external hard drive makes backup a snap. Just drag and drop To get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition—no software required—and enjoy plug and play simplicity with the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable.
Easily store and access 4TB of content on the go with the Seagate Portable Drive, a USB external hard drive.Specific uses: Personal
Designed to work with Windows or Mac computers, this external hard drive makes backup a snap just drag and drop
To get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition no software required
This USB drive provides plug and play simplicity with the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable
10 reviews for Seagate Portable 4TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Xbox, & PlayStation – 1-Year Rescue Service (SRD0NF1)
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Mike –
Great external hard drive, when on sale
Good performance at a great price at the time. Be careful to understand performance and time it takes when doing massive backups or copies of files. (worked best on windows and very well on macOS.)
Jeffrey Kimberly –
Perfect
I picked up this 4TB hard drive with pretty simple expectations: I wanted something that would work, store a lot of data, and not give me any headaches. After using it for a while, I can say confidently that it delivers exactly that.Performance & Reliability:Right out of the box, the drive worked flawlessly. Setup was quick—pretty much plug-and-play—and my system recognized it immediately. Transfer speeds were solid and consistent, not blazing-fast like an SSD of course, but exactly what you expect from a dependable HDD. Whether I was moving large video files or backing up a ton of photos, it handled everything without stuttering, freezing, or randomly disconnecting.Noise & Heat:The drive runs quietly, with only a faint hum during heavier transfers. It also stays at a stable temperature; even after extended use, it never ran hot or worried me. For anyone planning to keep it inside a PC case or use it as an external backup unit, this is definitely a plus.Build Quality:The construction feels sturdy and well-made. Nothing cheap or flimsy about it. The ports are secure, the casing feels solid, and overall it gives the impression of something built to last. For a drive of this capacity, that peace of mind matters.Capacity & Use Case:4TB is a sweet spot for a lot of people—it’s plenty of room for games, media collections, backups, or general long-term storage. I’ve already loaded it with a substantial amount of data, and it performs just as smoothly at higher fill levels as it did when empty.Overall:This is one of those purchases that doesn’t try to impress with bells and whistles—it just works. And honestly, that’s exactly what I wanted. If you’re looking for a straightforward, reliable 4TB hard drive that performs well and doesn’t cause headaches, this one is a solid choice. I’d absolutely buy it again.
Israel Tolentino –
Good and reliable for the price.
Very nice, lightweight, and compact external HDD. Works out of the box. This will be useful for my school and programming files.
Juan G. Lara –
One of those products that feels worth the money
I bought this external hard drive a little while ago, and I have to say it’s been a solid purchase. The first thing I noticed was how sturdy and well-made it feels—no cheap materials or flimsy parts. It does exactly what it’s supposed to do, and it’s been reliable every time I’ve used it.Setup was straightforward, and I didn’t have to spend a ton of time figuring things out. That’s a big plus for me because I like products that just work without a lot of hassle.Performance-wise, it’s been fast, consistent and dependable. I haven’t run into any issues, and it’s held up well even with regular use. The design is simple but practical, and slim which makes it perfect for transport.If I had to point out one downside, it would be that the price feels a little high compared to similar options. But honestly, the quality makes up for it—I’d rather pay a bit more for something that lasts than save a few bucks and end up replacing it sooner.
Chris –
Good for a NAS build…
The external hard drive enclosure is slightly bigger than the actual hard drive itself. In my experience it has an okay speed. Not the fastest drive that I’ve used. The USB port is a normal usb-a 3.0 port so no usb-c. The power source has multiple adapters for people who would use it for their travels so no matter what kind of power outlet it present you should be okay. The design of the external case has openings to vent the heat coming from the actual hard drive inside. In terms of security, the drive is held in my rubber pads within the external enclosure that are surrounded by plastic tabs that hold it in.The external hard drive is a good choice to use for a NAS build if you are comfortable shucking the external case. The price is competitive when compared to a normal NAS internal drive. If you choose to go that route bear in mind that shucking the drive comes at the risk of voiding the warranty. Overall it’s decent and has been running well on my NAS.The okay speed on the drive is the limiting factor which is why it’s 4 out of 5 stars.Lastly the actual enclosure itself will still run other old drives if the ribbon cable and board aren’t damaged during the shucking process. Any old 3.5 internal drives would work perfectly to recycle and not throw out the remaining hardware.
Thea Vliet Bokhoven –
Ben er blij mee kan veel op lekker compact
Kindle Customer –
Great
NTL –
Good ratio price/capacity.
Roy C. –
What i like about this HDD is the stable transfer speed with power supply unlike other that are unstable transfer speed. Got few TB of data transferred at ease.Only thing that might be a down side is the sound created might be a nuisance but overall it works very well for my heavy data. Will be back if data exceed again!
V. Gerstendörfer –
Seit Juni 2024 nutze ich die Seagate Portable Drive 4TB externe Festplatte in Kombination mit meiner Fritzbox als NAS-Speicher. Nach mehreren Monaten im 24/7-Betrieb kann ich ein äußerst positives Fazit ziehen.Einrichtung und KonnektivitätDie Einrichtung der Seagate Portable Drive 4TB an der Fritzbox war kinderleicht und verlief ohne jegliche Probleme. Die Festplatte wurde sofort erkannt, und die Integration als Netzwerkspeicher funktionierte einwandfrei. Dank der USB 3.0-Schnittstelle ist die Verbindung stabil und die Datenübertragung flott.Leistung und ZuverlässigkeitFür meine Bedürfnisse – hauptsächlich die Sicherung von Daten sowie das Speichern von Fotos und Videos von verschiedenen Smartphones – ist die Geschwindigkeit dieser HDD völlig ausreichend. Die Festplatte arbeitet leise und ohne merkliche Erwärmung, selbst bei Dauereinsatz. Seit Juni läuft sie ohne Unterbrechung und hat bisher keinerlei Ausfälle oder Datenverluste verzeichnet. Die Datenübertragung ist zügig genug, um große Dateimengen effizient zu verwalten, ohne lange Wartezeiten in Kauf nehmen zu müssen.NAS-BetriebAls NAS-Speicher macht die Seagate Portable Drive 4TB eine hervorragende Figur. Die Schreib- und Lesegeschwindigkeiten sind für den Heimgebrauch mehr als angemessen. Selbst wenn mehrere Geräte gleichzeitig auf die Festplatte zugreifen, bleiben die Übertragungsraten stabil. Dies ist besonders beim Backup von Smartphones und dem Streamen von gespeicherten Medien von Vorteil.Nutzungshinweise und EinschränkungenFür den vorgesehenen Zweck – die Datensicherung und das Speichern von Medien – ist diese HDD bestens geeignet. Sie bietet genügend Speicherplatz, um große Datenmengen zu speichern, und zeigt auch nach mehreren Monaten Dauernutzung keine Anzeichen von Leistungseinbrüchen. Allerdings ist es wichtig zu beachten, dass diese Art von Festplatte für modernes Gaming, insbesondere bei Online-Spielen, nicht geeignet ist. Die Zugriffszeiten einer HDD sind für diesen Zweck schlichtweg zu langsam. Diese Information fließt jedoch nicht in meine Bewertung ein, da sie nicht zu meinen primären Nutzungsanforderungen gehört.FazitDie Seagate Portable Drive 4TB externe Festplatte ist ein zuverlässiger, kostengünstiger und effizienter Begleiter für alle, die einen großzügigen Speicherplatz benötigen, sei es zur Datensicherung oder als NAS-Speicher. Sie überzeugt durch ihre einfache Handhabung, stabile Leistung und leisen Betrieb. Für meine Zwecke erfüllt sie alle Anforderungen und übertrifft sogar die Erwartungen. Wer eine solide Lösung für die Datenspeicherung im Heimnetzwerk sucht, ist mit dieser Festplatte bestens beraten.