Rankings
The Seagate Portable 5TB HDD offers high capacity, bus-powered USB 3.0 connectivity, and cross-platform support, making it a solid value choice for backup and media storage, though speed and durability are limited.
The Seagate Portable 4TB HDD delivers reliable ~107 MB/s sequential performance with UASP support in a lightweight, bus-powered package, though its plastic shell and occasional USB disconnects limit rugged use.
The Seagate One Touch 2 TB portable HDD offers strong hardware encryption, a premium aluminum chassis, and solid USB 3.0 performance in a lightweight package. It is best suited for mobile professionals who need secure, cross-platform storage but do not require rugged durability.
The Seagate Game Drive for Xbox is a 5TB bus-powered external HDD designed for Xbox consoles, offering plug-and-play storage, USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity, and a 3-year data-recovery service, but it cannot run next-gen optimized games directly.
The Seagate Portable 2TB HDD is a bus-powered, lightweight external drive offering solid 100-130 MB/s performance and broad OS/console compatibility, ideal for casual backup and media transport.
The Seagate Backup Plus 5 TB portable HDD delivers massive storage in a lightweight, bus-powered package with useful backup software. While performance is solid for a mechanical drive, it lacks modern USB-C connectivity and hardware encryption.
The Seagate Portable 1TB HDD provides a lightweight, bus-powered solution with USB 3.0 speeds around 115 MB/s, suitable for everyday backups and console storage, though it lacks encryption and ruggedness.
The Seagate One Touch 1TB portable HDD provides hardware AES-256 encryption, a sleek aluminum build, and a suite of backup software, all powered via USB without an external adapter.
| Attribute | | | | | | Seagate Backup Plus 5TB | | Seagate One Touch 1TB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4,000 GB | 1,000 GB | 5,000 GBbest | 2,000 GB | 2,000 GB | 5,000 GBbest | 5,000 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
107.2 MB/s | 115 MB/s | 110 MB/s | 115 MB/s | 120 MB/s | 140 MB/sbest | 140 MB/sbest | 120 MB/s | |
104.5 MB/s | 115 MB/s | 110 MB/s | 115 MB/s | 120 MB/s | 140 MB/sbest | — | — | |
12 months | 12 months | 24 monthsbest | 12 months | 24 monthsbest | 24 monthsbest | 12 months | 3 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.254 kg | 0.19 kg | 0.26 kg | 0.19 kg | 0.148 kgbest | 0.265 kg | 0.266 kg | 0.148 kgbest |
— | — | — | — | — | 128 MBbest | — | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 80 mm | 80.01 mm | 152.4 mm | 80.01 mm | 78 mmbest | 80 mm | 81 mm | 78 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 20.1 mm | 14.73 mm | 27.94 mm | 14.73 mm | 11.71 mm | 115.3 mm | 122 mm | 11.7 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | | | | | Seagate Backup Plus 5TB | | Seagate One Touch 1TB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||||||||
Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Performance(2) | ||||||||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 107.2 MB/s | 115 MB/s | 110 MB/s | 115 MB/s | 120 MB/s | 140 MB/s | 140 MB/s | 120 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 104.5 MB/s | 115 MB/s | 110 MB/s | 115 MB/s | 120 MB/s | 140 MB/s | — | — |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||||||||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 12 months | 24 months | 12 months | 24 months | 24 months | 12 months | 3 months |
Security(1) | ||||||||
Hardware Encryption | false | false | false | false | true | false | — | true |
Compatibility(1) | ||||||||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Xbox, PlayStation | Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox | Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Android | exFAT | exFAT | Xbox, Windows | Windows, macOS |
Build & Design(4) | ||||||||
Weight (kg) | 0.254 kg | 0.190 kg | 0.260 kg | 0.190 kg | 0.148 kg | 0.265 kg | 0.266 kg | 0.148 kg |
Width (mm) | 80 mm | 80.01 mm | 152.4 mm | 80.01 mm | 78 mm | 80 mm | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Height (mm) | 20.1 mm | 14.73 mm | 27.94 mm | 14.73 mm | 11.71 mm | 115.3 mm | 122 mm | 11.7 mm |
Depth (mm) | 117 mm | 117.09 mm | 233.68 mm | 116.84 mm | 114.8 mm | 20.9 mm | 21 mm | 114.8 mm |
Storage(2) | ||||||||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 4000 GB | 1000 GB | 5000 GB | 2000 GB | 2000 GB | 5000 GB | 5000 GB | 1000 GB |
Rotational Speed (RPM) | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM | — | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM | — |
Accessories(1) | ||||||||
Included Cable Type | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 Micro-B | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 Micro-B | Micro-B to USB-A | USB 3.0 Micro-B to USB-A | USB-A to Micro-B | USB-A to Micro-B |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the drive's solid sequential speeds, UASP support and overall reliability, but flag occasional front-panel USB port compatibility problems and firmware inconsistencies.
Everyday users appreciate the plug-and-play simplicity, lightweight design, and cross-platform compatibility, while recurring complaints focus on occasional USB-related disconnects and a thin plastic shell.
“intermittent disconnections when used with laptops or USB hubs - often resolved by switching ports”
“Works perfectly with my Windows laptop-just plug in and go.”
“Great for backing up family photos and videos.”
Professional reviewers commend the Seagate Portable 1TB for its reliable build, straightforward plug-and-play experience, and the added value of a 1-year Rescue Data Recovery subscription, while noting the speed limitation of a 5400 RPM HDD and lack of built-in security features.
Everyday users appreciate the drive's instant Windows compatibility, lightweight form factor, and usefulness for backing up photos, videos, and console games, but note the need to reformat for macOS, slower speeds, and occasional drive failures.
Professional reviewers praise the Seagate Portable 5TB for its straightforward plug-and-play experience, reliable backup performance, and generous capacity, but note the plastic build offers limited durability and USB-limited transfer rates fall short of SSD performance.
Everyday users appreciate the drive's ease of use, large capacity, and solid value, while complaints focus on a finicky short cable, occasional heating, and slower speeds with very large files.
Professional reviewers rate the drive highly for its performance, compactness, and price, noting the 5400 RPM drive delivers solid 100-130 MB/s real-world speeds but lack encryption and rugged features.
Everyday users praise its instant Windows compatibility, portable form factor, and reliable backup capability, while complaints focus on a loose Micro-USB port, occasional early failures, and the need to reformat for macOS.
Professional reviewers highlight the One Touch's strong security features and premium aluminum chassis, noting that hardware AES-256 encryption is uncommon at this price. They commend its straightforward plug-and-play experience but point out the lack of USB-C and limited ruggedness as minor shortcomings.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the drive's reliability, fast setup, and built-in encryption, often rating it 5 out of 5. Common complaints revolve around confusing software trial offers, occasional reformatting for Time Machine, and concerns about shock vulnerability.
Professional reviewers praise the Backup Plus for its excellent price-to-capacity ratio, solid build quality, and useful bundled software, but caution that the Micro-B connector is outdated and the HDD is inherently vulnerable to physical shock.
Everyday users consistently highlight the drive's massive capacity, seamless cross-platform operation, and reliable performance for backups and media playback, while noting the old-fashioned Micro-B cable and occasional warmth as drawbacks.
Professional reviewers view the Seagate Game Drive for Xbox HDD as a solid, budget-friendly way to expand storage for Xbox owners. While its USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface and 140 MB/s speed are adequate for most legacy titles, the drive falls short of the performance needed for next-gen optimized games, which must be moved to internal SSD storage.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the drive's large capacity and easy plug-and-play setup, citing it as a solution to storage constraints on Series S and Xbox One consoles. Complaints focus on the always-on green LED and slower transfer speeds compared to internal SSDs.
Professional reviewers praise the One Touch for its strong hardware encryption, premium aluminum build, and out-of-the-box exFAT compatibility, positioning it as a secure, budget-friendly portable drive. They criticize the outdated Micro-USB interface and lack of a USB-C cable.
Everyday users appreciate the drive's ease of use, reliable performance, and the peace of mind from password protection, while noting the inconvenience of needing a USB-C adapter and the perceived bloat of bundled software.
