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FAQ

Does the Seagate Expansion 5TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive require an external power supply?

No, the Seagate Expansion Portable Drive draws power directly from the USB cable, eliminating the need for an external power supply.

Do I need to install any software to use this external hard drive?

No, the Seagate Expansion Portable Drive is automatically recognized by Windows and Mac operating systems, so there's no need for additional software installation or configuration.

What is the data transfer speed of this external hard drive?

The Seagate Expansion Portable Drive is equipped with a USB 3.0 interface, ensuring fast data transfer speeds when connected to a USB 3.0 port.

What is the Rescue Data Recovery Services that comes with this hard drive?

Rescue Data Recovery Services is a feature provided by Seagate that offers an extra layer of data protection. It gives you peace of mind knowing that your valuable data is protected.

Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?ELVIN W : This is my second one. Fairly reliable.Nicole R : Looks like it will be easy to use and meets my storage needs.KENNETH G : Past experience with brand name, and cost of the item purchased.ANN L : Currently using them.PHILIP M : Cost, companySHAREN B : I only use Seagate drives for my RAW photo storage.WILLIAM T : Great sale. Saw this same item in a big box store a few days ago on sale for $150 and decided to check ADORAMA. Significantly cheaper... almost $50... and I was able to use the rewards program and get free shipping, plus an additional 5% off by using my Adorama credit card. No brainer!JERRY C : Good drive I used this brand before and the price was right.AANCHAL D : Good dealJOHN K : I have used this product before and it has performed very well and lasted over 5 yearsPAVANI D : need itBARBARA N : I want to backup my 2TB Apple Time Capsule.JASON W : To back-up stuffJASON Z : I used Seagate Portable Drive before. I have a good experience with itSANDEE F : This looks like a good back up hard drive for my photos.LUIS A : The capacity for the money it is valuable. We need data storage. This will work perfectlyDonny D : valueCAROLYN B : Size and portabilityHAEWON J : RateCaleb W : Needed more space for my PC.SCOTT P : Create my own backupsJAMES M : Videos and photo storageOLEKSANDR R : Need a portable backup driveLYNDA S : Great price for 5TB portable external storage from a good manufacturer.AKSHAY K : Raw images from each trip runs into 10s of GBs. Needed a large drive to store backupDWIGHT D : Price right and I needed extra storage.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2024-03-28T05:59:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Extremely Pleased with Services

The product came as described. The product was delivered within 1-2 business days after placing the order.

IBRAHIM D.

2024-01-22T07:58:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Good value

Easy to use, working great so far. Love the compact size.

JAY W.

2023-08-29T03:39:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Seagate Expansion Portable Hard Drive

If you're looking for storage for your files, this device is easy to setup and use. It was up and running within minutes of opening the box. Highly recommended.

WENZELL C.

2023-01-01T07:35:52

Rated 5 out of 5

This is the one

I purchased this to use as a Time Machine for my MacBook Pro. Delivery was quick and seamless, formatting was easy, and it has been working just fine. Also, I really like the physical feel of the drive?nice bonus! And finally, Adorama has great prices!

PATRICK F.

2021-12-26T07:43:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Seagate is Reliable

It works as expected. Seagate never disappoints.

HOWARD R.

2021-11-23T07:32:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Great price, fast delivery.

LARRY G.

2021-07-29T11:43:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

This is an awesome product. I use it to free up space on my computer.

Kimberly S.

2021-06-06T11:28:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent product

Excellent product. I need it to backup all my photos. I feel it is safe and secure. Would recommend it and I would buy it again.

MARK C.

2021-04-28T09:12:38

Rated 4 out of 5

Well worth it.

Excellent product, at a great price. Plug and play basically to set up. Works great, no bottlenecking when transferring data from the SSD. Which blows my mind, considering it's a 5400 RPM HD. Well worth the money.

MARSHALL B.

2021-04-20T12:03:47

Rated 5 out of 5

One of the best purchases of 2021 so far!

I am quite impressed by my new external archive drive. Plugged in to a SATA USB3.0 port on my Lenovo, it's pretty snappy, even after moving about a terabyte of archived data from my old Canvio drive.

Steven M.

2021-02-16T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Poor quality

Bought it more than two months ago. Complete waste of money.

tessa1

2021-02-04T09:23:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Looks good

Works good

NICHOLAS H.

2021-01-10T07:10:02

Rated 2 out of 5

Ehh

At first when I bought this, I felt like it would fulfill a need based on the space that it provided. However, at not even a year old, I find this HD continually either needing repaired or running into crashing issues when I open it to either access the photos or add to them. I dug deeper and read some reviews on it to find this is a frequent problem with this model. Not sure if I’d buy a replacement of this brand at this point.

JEREMY E.

2020-12-22T12:43:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Using it for backup. It is doing a good job.

I ordered the wrong drive. Have since received one for a Mac, and love it so far.

DAVID G.

2020-12-22T07:41:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Hard drive

Love this and fast shipment.

Marcella S.

2020-12-14T07:24:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent external backup drive

Exactly what I wanted, easily formatted for my MacBook, works flawlessly.

John C.

2020-12-12T15:11:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Seagate 2TB Hard Drive

Great item! Received very quickly! Operates as expected.

C C.

2020-12-12T09:02:49

Rated 5 out of 5

It works as advertised

It works. I have used it to move files from a machine running Windows XP over to one running Windows 10 with no problem. The packaging for shipping was just a padded envelope, which apparently proved adequate with the manufacturer's packaging. (Which was a bit of a concern as I used to ship remanufactured alloy wheels, and we packed those to survive a 4 foot drop onto concrete, which was adequate for the extreme drops in the sorting and handling equipment of UPS and the Postal Service. )

John M.

2020-12-06T10:08:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect backup drive

This drive works really well. I recommend it to anyone.

CARL L.

2020-09-11T08:30:53

Rated 4 out of 5

Great

Back up files really well.

Brett B.

2020-09-03T19:13:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Makes life easier!

This was absolutely perfect. I do some video editing at home and I needed an easy way to store the files and then transport them to the office. Since some of the work I do is proprietary, I didn't want to rely on a cloud. This fit the bill completely.

Curtis W.

2020-09-01T11:50:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Goof for travel backup

Works great. I should have bought the bigger one. Size and weight are good for travel.

JULIE H.

2020-08-28T11:01:52

Rated 4 out of 5

Seagate hard drive

This is an upgrade from my 10 year old WB so I think technology wise anything is an upgrade. It’s lightning fast in comparison about the same physical size and weight is a little lighter. Instructions are not very good and I would suggest a YouTube search if you want to use the seagate preloaded software. All an all I’m pleased with my purchase and would consider this company in the future

DAN S.

2020-07-31T06:06:14

Rated 4 out of 5

Enjoying the Seagate 2TB hard drive

Seagate 2 TB expansion well needed

Glenn S.

2020-06-28T17:26:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Works well

Works as expected on my Ubuntu 18.04 desktop

STEVEN F.

2020-06-26T10:04:31

Rated 5 out of 5

External hard drive solved my problem.

It does exactly what I wanted, It gives me a lot more storage at a very reasonable price, it was very easy to install, it doesn't take a lot of space physically and it kept me from having to buy a new computer.

ROGER D.

2020-06-23T09:04:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid Value

This is the third drive I have purchased, good value for the amount of storage.

JOE V.

2020-06-19T08:58:35

Rated 5 out of 5

It can be formatted to work with Apple

Works great but comes formatted for windows!! It needs to be reformatted to work on Apple products. Videos are found on YouTube and it’s an easy enough process. I almost sent it back until I did some research.

JJ J.

2020-06-17T16:05:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Loaded Up Instantly

Looks like the picture. Mounted thru the USB-3.0 port and was recognized instantly. Seagate is my go-to brand for storage and has been for 20 years.

JOHN O.

2020-06-03T08:39:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Compact and data transfer is fast.

I needed a external hard drive for use with a note book that only has a 32gb flash type drive in it if I am understanding the storage it has. I only use this computer for surfing the net, word processing and my photography. Works perfectly for this. It small and doesn't take up much stowage room. Seagate make very reliable drives so I would recommend this dive.

RICHARD D.

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Seagate Expansion Drive Specifications

  • Storage Capacity

    5TB

  • Connection Interface

    1x USB 3.2 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB Micro-B)

  • Pre-Format

    exFAT

  • Internal Interface

    SATA (Unspecified)

  • Type

    Hard Disk Drive

  • Power Source

    USB Bus Power

  • Cooling System

    Passive

  • Dimensions (L x W x H)

    4.5 x 3.1 x 0.8" (115.3 x 80.0 x 20.9mm)

  • Weight

    0.57 lbs (0.26kg)

  • UPC Code

    763649160497

About Seagate Expansion Drive

FEATURED REVIEWS

Excellent product

By MARK C.

Excellent product. I need it to backup all my photos. I feel it is safe and secure. Would recommend it and I would buy it again.

It can be formatted to work with Apple

By JJ J.

Works great but comes formatted for windows!! It needs to be reformatted to work on Apple products. Videos are found on YouTube and it’s an easy enough process. I almost sent it back until I did some research.

While compact in design, the Seagate Expansion 5TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive delivers a powerful punch in terms of storage capacity and performance. This high-performance, portable hard drive is your ideal companion for on-the-go data storage and transfer. It offers an expansive 5TB storage space, allowing you to instantly augment the storage capacity of your PC or Mac, and effortlessly carry large files, be it high-resolution photos, videos, or extensive databases, wherever you travel.

The setup process is as straightforward as it gets. With a single USB cable, you can connect the drive to your device and be ready to go in no time. The drive draws power directly from the USB cable, eliminating the need for an external power supply and making it even more convenient for travel.

The Seagate Expansion Portable Drive is designed to work seamlessly with both Windows and Mac operating systems. It is automatically recognized by your device, eliminating the need for any additional software installation or configuration. This feature ensures a hassle-free, plug-and-play experience.

Transferring files to the drive is a breeze with the intuitive drag-and-drop functionality. The drive is equipped with a USB 3.0 interface, ensuring fast data transfer speeds when connected to a USB 3.0 port. This means you can quickly move large files or perform backups in less time.

In addition to its robust performance and spacious storage, the Seagate Expansion 5TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive also comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services. This provides an extra layer of protection for your valuable data, giving you peace of mind as you store and transport your files. With its durable build, reliable performance, and the backing of a trusted brand like Seagate, this portable external hard drive is a solid choice for all your data storage needs.

Seagate Expansion Drive Features

  • Sleek and simple portable drive design for taking photos, movies, music and more on the go
  • Drag and drop file storage
  • USB 3.0 power
  • Automatic recognition of Windows and Mac computers for easy setup (requires reformatting for use with Time Machine)
  • Enjoy peace of mind with the included limited warranty and included rescue data recovery services

Key Features

  • High-capacity 5TB portable external hard drive for expansive storage
  • Compact and durable design, ideal for on-the-go data transfer
  • Seamless integration with both Windows and Mac operating systems
  • Convenient plug-and-play setup with no additional software required
  • Fast data transfer speeds with USB 3.0 interface
  • Comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for enhanced data protection

What's in the box:

  • Seagate Expansion 5TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive
  • 18" USB 3.0 Cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Seagate 1 Year Limited Warranty