12 best external hdds

Product description

Easily store and access 2TB 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 2TB to content on the go with the Seagate Portable Drive, a USB external hard drive
• 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
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included one-year limited warranty and 1 year rescue data recovery services

Product features

Always Spacious. Always Easy.

Back up yesterday’s memories and today’s documents, even on the go. Seagate Portable makes it possible thanks to the plug-and-play simplicity of USB 3.0 and drag-and-drop functionality.

What's Included

Seagate Portable, 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable, Quick start guide

Product description

Every journey needs a passport. The My Passport drive is trusted, portable storage that gives you the confidence and freedom to drive forward in life. With a new, stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand, there's space to store, organize, and share your photos, videos, music, and documents. Perfectly paired with Western Digital backup software and password protection, the My Passport drive helps keep your digital life's contents safe.

• Slim design
• Automatic backup - easy to use
• Password protection + 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• WD Discovery software for WD Backup, password protection and drive management
• SuperSpeed USB port; USB 2.0 compatible

Product features

Backed Up

Make sure everything you create while on your own life journey - photos, videos, music, and documents - doesn’t get lost. The My Passport drive comes equipped with WD Backup software that can be set to run automatically to your schedule.

Locked Down

Keep your digital life's contents secure with My Passport password protection and built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using WD Discovery.

Product description

The My Book drive is trusted desktop storage designed to complement your personal style with a massive amount of space to store your photos, videos, music and documents. Equipped with password protection and perfectly paired with WD Backup or Apple Time Machine, My Book desktop storage helps keep your files safe.

• Auto backup with included WD Backup software and Time Machine compatibility
• Password protection with hardware encryption
• Trusted storage built with WD reliability
• USB 3.0 port; USB 2.0 compatible
• 3-year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	How many RPM
Answer:	I am 100% certain that the drive inside is 5400 RPM. The 4TB is a ASIN:B013HNYV8I WD Blue WD40EZRZ 5400rpm.See my review: https://www.amazon.com/review/R388G5P0ACHROS
Question:	I did not realize this has a a/c power cord. does it require a/c power to work or will the usb power it
Answer:	A desktop hard drive requires both 12 volts and 5 volts for power while a USB port only supplies 5 volt power. A laptop hard drive does not require 12V power which is why portable drives based on such drives can be powered by the USB port.
Question:	What is the hd speed for this storage device? do they spin at 7500 rpm
Answer:	We'll need to clarify "speed" vs. rpm to answer the spirit of your question. First, to answer one of the above commenters,- Having RAID doesn't alter the disk spin rate of each drive, and for the original poster the hard drive rpm speed is not necessarily directly tied to the ultimate "speed" you're thinking of, for general questions of speed you should be looking at the Data Read/Write speeds. This unit does have RAID 0 setup out of the box with two 4TB WD Red 5400 rpm drives. But the fact that it's 5400 rpm isn't because it's "cheapo" as mentioned above, it's a very deliberate decision on behalf of the product manufacturers, for very good reason. Most "NAS Certified" spinning hard drives, as the WD Red series is, are 5400 rpm, this is because NAS devices are generally always left on, so that any PC on the network can access the device when needed. Using 5400 rpm drives in this way saves power consumption for each drive; it also keeps the radiant heat down coming off each and every drive in the NAS unit (this unit only has two hard drives but they can have any number of drives: 2, 4, 5, 8, 12, even more in high end units), so if you keep a unit like this on in your room or office it keeps the temperature of the room cooler; it also extends the life of each of the drives, slower spinning disks are proven to be less likely to run into issues than their faster spinning counterparts, and a longer life is CRITICALLY important given the use case of these drives as RAID enabled backup/storage destinations- If RAID 1 is being used, the higher the drive failure rate, the more often you need to be reacting quickly to replace the failed drive, because the second a drive dies in a RAID array you're up against a clock of unknown time-limit counting down to the loss of your data, because if another drive dies before you replace the first and rebuild the array, you will lose all the data on the NAS (in most cases); If RAID 0 is being used as is setup by default, you lose ALL the data the moment EITHER drive dies. So drive longevity is very important. Beyond all those benefits, there's one very important reason to note regarding why it doesn't really negatively impact speed very noticeably when 5400 rpm drives are used- Drives used in a RAID array work as a team, and generally speaking the more drives in a RAID array the faster the read speed, because reads for each file are distributed across all of the spinning disks, meaning the 2 discs in RAID 0 only need to spin up to retrieve half the file each. 3 Discs? 1/3 the seek time (i'm oversimplifying but that's generally a good way to look at it). Given these massive speed increases while working in parallel, any speed bottlenecks you may run into are just as likely to be due to any number of other interface areas. TL;DR- 5400 rpm is GOOD for NAS devices! Increasing to 7200 rpm provides negligible data access speed increases, and could cause various long-term issues. If you need a drive speed increase nowadays you simply pay-up for SSD drives and live in luxury.
Question:	Does somebody know which hdd is inside the new wd my book 8 tb ? maybe a helium hitachi or a red wd
Answer:	Previously in the case of the 8TB model WD80EZAZ. As of Jan 2021 (and probably earlier) they use WD80EDAZ, mine was manufactured late Sept. 2020. These new ones don't appear to be helium sealed and run quite a bit hotter. Previously the EZAZ drew 400/500mA while these newer EDAZ draw 700/900mA from the +5/12V rails so that probably accounts for the extra heat.

Product features

Complete Backup

My Book desktop storage comes equipped with WD Backup software and Time Machine compatibility* to help make sure your photos, videos, music and documents don’t get lost. You can set it to run automatically to your schedule. Just pick the time and frequency to back up important files from your system.

*Reformatting required.

Product description

The WD Black P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. It's a top-tier external HDD in available in capacities up to 5TB, built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD Black P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.

• Up to 5TB that can hold up to 125 games, so that you can save old favorites and still have room for new titles. Number of games based on a 36GB average per game. The number of games will vary based on file size, formatting, other programs, and factors.
• Portable and durable form factor that provides fast access to your gaming library, anywhere you go.
• High-performance HDD to optimize your console or PC gaming experience and drive your game.
• Purpose-built for gamers based on WD Black quality and reliability so you can play without limits.

User questions & answers

Question:	Where is this made? no more ccp stuff for this household
Answer:	Really? Where have you been for the last 50 years? Damn near EVERY major American company manufacturers in China or uses parts made in China. Those Ford luxury cars (and most other luxury American car brands) that people are so envious of? MADE OVERSEAS. Most other American cars? Assembled out of parts manufactured in CHINA. xboxes, playstations, computers, iphones, android phones, board games, dice, radios, speaker systems, video cards, ram cards, motherboards, remote controls, our tvs, our batteries and power cords, our baking pans and plates bowls cups, 90% or our childrens toys, printers, cameras, modems, air conditioners, our food seasonings and herbs, the list is endless, ALL MADE IN CHINA OR ASSEMBLED IN CHINA OR ASSEMBLED IN THE USA WITH CHINESE PRODUCTS AND PARTS. Our major brand (SUNBEAM, HAMILTON BEACH, STANLEY, BLACK AND DECKER, FABERWARE, SONY, PIONEER, TECHNICS, KENMORE, RAY BAN, HUSH PUPPIES, ARROW CLOTHING, WOOLRICH, GILETTE, HUFFY, FISHER PRICE, CONVERSE, NIKE, LEVI, SCHWINN, RADIO FLYER, SAMSONITE, BRACHS, FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, DELL, HP, CRAFTSMAN, COLEMAN, FORD, CHEVROLET, AMERICAN GIRL, GERBER, UNDER ARMOUR, AND EVEN ALL OF THE TRUMP MAGA GEAR EXCEPT THE HATS AND LITERALLY 95% OF THE REST that if i were to type them all this would be 800 times longer than it already is). Name brand Toothpaste, soaps and shampoos, cleaning chemicals and supplies, Toasters, toaster ovens, microwaves, grills, griddles, vacuum cleaners, brooms, mops, towels, garbage bags, dvds, blu rays, dvd players, equalizers, amps, recievers, food storage containers, glassware, mixers, every other appliance in our homes? MADE IN CHINA. Why? Because our "capitalism" has been perverted to the point where it no longer has anything to do with Patriotism, America, or supporting American workers with living wages. Its about nothing but greed and filling the pockets of the most wealthy even fuller than they already are. The few brands that ARE all American cost so much that most of us couldnt even afford to buy them anyway. Like Kitchen Aid with even simple hand mixers costing up to 7 times more than other leading brands at 70-160 bucks instead of 20 Or 3-500 dollars for a table top mixer instead of 100.
Question:	Can I use this hard drive for backing up my PC for pictures, movies, excel, word files
Answer:	yes, it works just like a normal external harddrive, just more reliable and has a quicker read /write speed
Question:	Does it come with the necessary usb cable? lots of marketing blah-blah-blah but little useful information
Answer:	It should come with a 2-3 foot long cable 3.0 cable (B-type to A-type). I have yet to buy an external USB HDD or HDD enclosure without some kind of USB cable.
Question:	The press release for the P10 states it is USB 3.1 Gen 1 capable but it doesn’t advertise it in the current listing. Can anyone confirm this
Answer:	The USB Forum is confusing as hell. Are you ready? Okay: USB 3.0 is SuperSpeed, which would make it too easy to determine which USB is which, so of course they don't use that name. So it's called 3.0, except now it's not. 3.0 and 3.1 gen 1 are the same thing, same speed and all (5gbps). Then you have USB 3.1 gen 2. It's a genuine upgrade over gen 1 speed, but PSYCH! Name swap again! Now 3.1 is 3.2 gen 1, and 3.2 gen 2, and now there is a new one called 3.2 gen 2 by 2! It's maddening! Anyway, in summary, yes this drive is USB 3.0, or 3.1 gen 1, or 3.2 gen 1, whichever you wanna call it.

Product features

Compact SSD, shaped by performance

The WD_Black P50 Game Drive SSD has a portable form factor that can withstand battlefields due to its durable and shock-resistant design.

Massive storage with active cooling

With the WD_Black D10 Game Drive added storage, there's no need to waste time clearing room on your console or PC for new games—now you can keep your old favorites intact as you grow your library.

Level Up to NVMe SSD Performance

The WD_Black SN750 NVMe SSD delivers top-tier performance for gaming and hardware enthusiasts who are looking to build or upgrade their PC.

Product description

LaCie Rugged USB C is a powerful, trusted external hard drive for Mac and Windows computers. Quickly and easily connect to the latest laptops and PCs using Rugged’s reversible USB C cable—or the included USB 3.0 adapter for legacy USB 3.0 devices. Enjoy a high speed USB C 5Gb/s interface and confidently tackle any terrain with drop, crush, and rain resistance. Plus—take advantage of a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps; It even includes two year limited warranty protection plan and Rescue Data Recovery services for long term peace of mind.

• Quickly and easily connect to the latest Windows and Mac computers with Rugged’s reversible USB-C cable, or legacy computers using the included USB 3.0 adapter
• Enjoy fast USB-C 130MB/s file transfers, backups, and image browsing
• Confidently tackle any terrain with drop, crush, and rain resistance
• Take advantage of a complimentary one-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with an included two-year limited warranty protection plan and Rescue Data Recovery services

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this work with older macbook air models. i have an early 2014 mojave
Answer:	This LaCie Drive works best with select MacBook models 2015-current. The operating system required to use this drive must be OS X v10.5 or later. We hope this helps answer any compatibility questions you may have.
Question:	Can I use a usbc to usb
Answer:	A USB 3.0 cable is included with the drive, and that can be connected to a USB 2.0 port on the computer, but that will of course greatly reduce performance if you choose to do so.
Question:	can i have a new macbook pro. can i get either the thunderbolt usb-c or the usb-c
Answer:	A USB-C hard drive is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 ports on a Mac, so this will work. Also works of course with USB-C ports, and older USB 3.0 ports using supplied cable.
Question:	How does usbc differ from the thunderbolt usb-c option? i see thunderbolt usbc is more expensive
Answer:	USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 share the same physical connection type (USB-C). USB-C devices can be connected to Thunderbolt 3 ports, as TB3 supports USB-C devices. However, TB3 drives cannot be connected to USB-C ports on computer. So, this USB-C drive will connect to USB-C ports, Thunderbolt 3 ports, or using included cable, USB 3.0/2.0 ports.
Question:	Can I take the hard drive out and use it as a regular desktop hard drive
Answer:	I’ve done this with about 30+ 2tb, 4tb, and 8tb drives over the years- converting an external to an internal- and they are all still running fine to this day. Usually $30-40 cheaper than the internal and you get a free usb cable to boot. Just make sure you don’t hurt your hands while doing it. Twisting a flathead screw driver in the seams seemed like the way to go if I recall. They don’t make the cases easy to open. For someone below: Don’t use these for RAID. NAS rated drives are different because they handle higher heat, able to run 24/7 with cross checks, etc. read more about what makes the iron version a NAS approved drive compared to the standard barracuda.
Question:	will it work with a mac for time machine
Answer:	Just reformatted the external hard drive using Disk Utility. Works for Mac :) Im not a tech savvy person, so I found this website to be useful when selecting what option to select when erasing the hard drive. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4276140?start=0&tstart=0I chose to use Journaled as I am using this for a Time Machine back up, like Matthew Chellew suggests in the first answer.
Question:	Does it work well with an Xbox One
Answer:	Like a charm, exactly what I purchased it for. Plug into any of the three ports (all 3 of the original XBox One ports are 3.0) and give it a minute. The XBox will recognize it and you have to choose for storage or media. Choose storage for games and you are up and running. Do be aware that this HDD does require its own power supply. I was transferring games within 5 minutes. FWIW within half an hour there was a power outage in the middle of a transfer and the external drive, the XBox One and the data are were ok when power came back on. If a data transfer is interrupted for any reason simply delete the failed portion on the destination drive and start the process over.
Question:	What is the diference between Seagate 5TB usb 3 model numbers STEB5000100, STBV5000100 and STDT
Answer:	The STBV is the older "Expansion" model with a lightly textured plastic case and slightly sloped front bezel. Sold only in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific with a 1-year, 2-year, or 3-year warranty, respectively.The STEB is the replacement "Expansion" model for the above with a more interesting texture and feet on one edge to stand vertically. It is sold in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific with a 1-year, 2-year, or 3-year warranty, respectively.The STDT is the "Backup Plus" model that looks like the STBV except with no sloped front and comes with backup software (on the disk) for both Windows and Mac OS, and includes 200GB of cloud storage with OneDrive for 2 years. It is sold in North America only with a 2-year warranty.The STDT comes in capacities of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8TB. The STEB and STBV go up to 5TB.They all use the same SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface. I suspect the internal drives have small differences and firmware, but I can find no information about that.

Product features

What Does a PC Crave? Extra Space.

For a laptop or desktop overflowing with files, Expansion Desktop delivers loads of add-on capacity. Take advantage of quick transfers and backups with drag-and-drop ease to help protect thousands of photos, songs, and more in one trusty place.

What's Included

Expansion Desktop, 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable, 18W power adapter, Quick start guide

Meet the Rugged Side of USB-C

From urban jungles to backwood trails, Rugged USB-C is ready to survive and ready to connect. Fusing legendary toughness with USB-C, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility, it works seamlessly with Mac and Windows alike. Fast transfers. Easy, reliable backups. It's all there.

Product description

Travel with a capacity of 2TB in an ultra compact portable hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini. Seamlessly connect to USB 3. 0 computers, transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s, and trek confidently with all terrain durability of drop, crush, and rain resistance. This drive even includes a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps, as well as a two year limited for long term peace of mind.

• Travel with a massive capacity of up to 5TB in an ultra compact portable external hard Drive
• For those who have a need for Speed, seamlessly connect to USB 3. 0 computers and transfer content Fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s
• Trek confidently with an external Hard Drive that offers all terrain durability of drop, crush, and water resistance
• Take advantage of a complimentary 1 month membership to the Adobe creative cloud all apps plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 2 year limited

Product features

The Smallest Rugged Around

With capacities of up to 5TB, the LaCie Rugged Mini is a small but mighty USB 3.0 portable hard drive. Perfect for busy creatives, it offers premium protection for photos, footage, and more while delivering Mac and Windows compatibility, fast speeds, and customizable backup.

What's Included

LaCie Rugged Mini hard drive, USB 3.0 cable (2.0 compatible), Quick Install Guide

Product description

No more deleting games from the PS4 console just to make room for new ones—store 100+ titles with 2TB of portable external hard drive storage. The Seagate Game Drive for PS4 delivers no lag performance, quick step by step setup, and plug and play USB 3.0 connectivity—no power cable needed. Featuring the classic black and blue design of PS4, it’s the perfect accessory for any gaming setup and its compact, travel ready form factor means the adventure can go anywhere.

• Do not delete games from PS4 consoles just to make room for new ones; Store 50 plus games with 2TB of portable hard drive storage
• Official Licensed PS4 product for seamless operation and compatibility; Operates under PS4 hard drive firmware
• Dive into the action with a quick step by step setup and plug and play USB 3.0 connectivity; No power cable needed
• This game drive features the classic black and blue design of PS4; It’s the perfect accessory for any gaming setup and its compact; Travel ready form factor means the adventure can go anywhere
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 3 year limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this legit
Answer:	Yes its legit
Question:	Can any wire plug into the game drive
Answer:	No they are shape specific unless it is a universal usb
Question:	Does it work with ps4 pro
Answer:	Yes it works
Question:	Does it come with the usb cord that will connect the ps4 to the hard drive
Answer:	Yes,. Very easy to use

Product features

Officially Licensed for PS4 Systems

Meet the powerful external hard drive that delivers loads of capacity & perfect PS4 performance.

Store a massive collection of new and classic games  | Simple USB 3.0 plug-and-play setup  | Game anywhere with travel-friendly portability

Store 50+ Games*

Dread clearing the best classics from the PS4 system just to make room for new releases? Not any more. Keep them all together and relive the adventure anytime, anywhere.

*Based on an average storage requirement of 39GB for PS4 games published on or before June 2018.

Product description

Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion Desktop offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music, and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy — just drag and drop! To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to a Windows computer for automatic recognition — no software required. For Mac computers, simply reformat. Included is an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter.

• Enjoy enormous desktop storage space for years to come for photos, movies, music and more
• Designed to work with Windows computers, this external USB drive makes backup easy with a simple drag-and-drop
• Setup is easy! Just connect the external hard drive to your Windows computer for automatic recognition — no software required
• Includes an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty and two-yr Rescue Data Recovery Services

Product features

Simple add-on storage

The Seagate Expansion External hard drive by Seagate offers an easy-to-use solution when you need to add data storage to your computer instantly.

• Drag and drop file saving, right out of the box.
• Fast data transfer with USB 3.0 connectivity.

The easy-to-use storage solution

The Expansion external hard drive can be installed easily by plugging in two cords. Start saving your digital files to this hard drive within seconds of removing it from the box.

Adds storage capacity instantly

Digital photos, video and music files can tax your computer’s storage, causing performance to decline as its internal hard drive fills to capacity.

1. Photos based on a 10 megapixel camera producing images 5 MB in size.
2. Songs based on average length of 4 minutes, 4 MB size.
3. HD video based on 720p or 1080i video.
4. Blu-ray HD Movie was calculated at 16.2 GB per hour recording rate.

Can be installed in seconds

Seagate Expansion External hard drive features make it easy to start using this drive within seconds of removing it from the box:

• Simply plug in the included power supply and USB cable.
• The hard drive is automatically recognised by the Windows operating system — no software to install and nothing to configure.
• Drag and drop to save files to the Expansion external hard drive.
• Built-in power management automatically ensures energy-efficient operation.

Product description

External Hard Drive 1TB 2TB ,Portable External Hard Drive External HDD USB 3.0 Compatible with Mac Laptop and PC



Compared with usual hard drives, this upgraded external hard drive ensures much higher speed of up to 100MB/S(Max Speed), yet with less consumption.



Advanced Type-C port supports blind insertion on both sides, ensuring less damage and longer service life.



Ultra compact and slim to lie in your palm and travel everywhere in your pocket.



Large capability allows you to share massive amounts of photos, videos, music and other data with ease.



Smartly designed with auto sleep function to prevent body heat and cut consumption.



Improved metal shell and matte surface to add a texture and offer comfy hand touch.



More safety and trustable improvements to secure your important data.



System Compatibility - Windows / Mac / Linux / Android OS.



Our attaches great importance to the quality of its products. For example, a special procedure was developed specifically for the external hard drives, with which they are checked for 100 percent functionality. Only if the devices meet the high requirements will they be released by quality management

• Plug and Play--This hard drive external is ready to go without software to install, just plug it in and go.
• System Compatibility - Windows / Mac / Linux / Android OS.
• Ultra slim portable hard drive external protected by sturdy and durable case, which is lightweight and handy, comfortably fits your palm or slip into pocket.
• There are 1TB and 2TB for your choices, all huge enough to store massive amounts of data. Its Type-C port supports free insertion on both sides, enhancing life span and your use convenience.
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 1 year limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this come with a cord
Answer:	It comes with a USB cord that hooks to the computer....giving it the needed power.
Question:	What kind of cable is used
Answer:	USB cable
Question:	Does it come with a USB cord
Answer:	Yes!
Question:	Is a USB cable included
Answer:	Yes

Product description

Store and access photos and files on the go with Seagate One Touch. The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, it features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3.0 cable. Great as a Mac external hard drive or Windows drive, simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan!

• Store and access photos and files with Seagate One Touch, an on-the-go USB drive for Windows and Mac (Reformatting may be required for use with Time Machine)
• The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, this portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure
• Great as a laptop hard drive or PC hard drive, simply plug in via USB 3.0 to back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups
• Edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan. (Must redeem within one year of drive registration. Not available in all countries.)
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty and two-yr Rescue Data Recovery Services

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this be used with an iPad
Answer:	Hi, The Seagate hard drives are designed to be compatible with most major Windows and Apple Mac computer systems and was not tested on anything other than those two operating systems so its uncertain whether the drive will respond to the iPad. When using a Seagate USB external drive with something other than a desktop or laptop computer, Seagate recommends consulting the manufacturer of your device to understand what limitations may exist. Here are some common limitations: Format restrictions - NTFS, HFS+, Fat32, etc Capacity limitations - max capacity may vary by device Power Requirements - may require a drive that gets power from a wall outlet Partition type requirements - MBR vs GPT Feature limitations - some USB ports may not be compatible with external hard drives. Sector size - 512 vs Advanced format drive (4K) Kind regards, Dev
Question:	Can you verify if this device has a unique deviceid, aka device instance path, via device manager
Answer:	Yep shows up on screen as seagate
Question:	Why is it so slow on larger transfers? ie. 40mbs when writing more than 4gb
Answer:	Hello, Transfer speeds can be affected and be directly impacted by various factors. For example, such factors include: - File type - Size of file - Port versions - Services enabled - Computer configurations - Programs running in the background We mention these factors as a manner of suggesting the variables that can affect transfer speed. We would suggest you consider such factors and see what may be applicable. This can explain possible performance issues. To learn more and try a few tips, please visit the link below: seagate.media/6012rf7L0 If the issue still persists, please create a case with our technical support team so we can further investigate and explore available options: https://support2.seagate.com/?language=en-us Kind Regards Mihir Seagate Support
Question:	Will it work with a usb
Answer:	Yes

Product features

A Little Fits a lot

With up to 5TB of huge capacity, One Touch HDD offers quick transfers and easy, customizable backup for Windows and Mac computers—plus a few cool perks.

Product description

WD Elements desktop storage with USB 3.0 offers reliable, high-capacity, add-on storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. The sleek design features up to 10TB capacity plus WD quality and reliability.

• Fast data transfers
• High Capacity add on storage
• Plug and Play Ready for Windows PCs
• WD quality inside and out
• 2 year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this come with the power adapter
Answer:	Yes, 110-240v power supply
Question:	Is this compatabible with the ps
Answer:	PS4 maxes out at 8TB. Do not buy this 12TB thinking it will work...trust me I already checked.
Question:	Will this work with a system that only has USB2.0 ports
Answer:	Technically it won't be any faster than a USB2 drive since the limit will be the port on the PC. But it will work no worse and if you ever get a PC with USB3 ports it will work much better.
Question:	which one is better? elements 8tb or my book 8tb
Answer:	I bought a My Book 8TB several years ago, and I bought the Elements 8TB about a week ago. I love the Elements drive, in my experience it is much better than either the My Book or the Seagate 8TB which I also own. The Elements drive is nearly silent and I got a solid 100MBps sustained write speed, which none of the other drives match. The Seagate is very slow.

Product description

Store and access 1TB of photos and files on the go, with Seagate Backup Plus Slim. The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, this compact, portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3.0 cable. Giving files extra protection is practically effortless—simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a two-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan!

• Store and access 1TB of photos and files on the go, with Seagate Backup Plus Slim, an external hard drive for Mac and Windows
• This portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure, and is a stylish USB drive
• Simply plug this external hard drive for Mac and Windows into a computer via the included USB 3.0 cable to back up files with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Reformatting may be required for use with Time Machine.
• Edit, manage, and share photos with a one year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a two month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included two year limited warranty and 1 year Rescue Service

Product features

A Little Fits a Lot

Small enough for a loaded laptop bag, spacious enough for loads of content—Backup Plus Slim is the perfect marriage of easy portability and truly useful file storage. Easily plug into Windows and Mac computers via USB 3.0 and enjoy helpful tools like customizable backup and folder mirroring.

What's Included

Seagate Backup Plus Slim drive | 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable | Quick start guide | Downloadable Seagate Toolkit backup software | One-year Mylio Create plan | Two-month membership Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan