Seagate Backup Plus 5TB
Score: 65/100
Seagate Portable 5TB
Score: 85/100Rankings
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 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.
| Attribute | Seagate Backup Plus 5TB | |
|---|---|---|
5,000 GBbest | 5,000 GBbest | |
140 MB/sbest | 110 MB/s | |
140 MB/sbest | 110 MB/s | |
24 monthsbest | 24 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.265 kg | 0.26 kgbest |
128 MBbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 80 mmbest | 152.4 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 115.3 mm | 27.94 mmbest |
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| Attribute | Seagate Backup Plus 5TB | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 140 MB/s | 110 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 140 MB/s | 110 MB/s |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | exFAT | Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.265 kg | 0.260 kg |
Width (mm) | 80 mm | 152.4 mm |
Height (mm) | 115.3 mm | 27.94 mm |
Depth (mm) | 20.9 mm | 233.68 mm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB 3.0 Micro-B to USB-A | USB 3.0 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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price-to-capacity ratio, solid build quality, and useful bundled software, but caution that the Micro-B connector is outdated and the HDD is inherently vulnerable to physical shock.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 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.
“Massive storage - perfect for PS4 games, photos, and videos”
“Works flawlessly with Mac and Windows - no reformatting needed”
“Fast enough for HD video editing and playback - no buffering”
