Seagate Portable 2TB
Score: 69/100
Caraele 750GB Portable HDD
Score: 53/100Rankings
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 Caraele 750 GB Ultra Slim Portable HDD offers a lightweight aluminum case and decent 625 MB/s read speeds, making it a budget-friendly option for gamers and travelers, though its mechanical nature, limited capacity, and occasional reliability concerns limit its suitability for critical workloads.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 750 GB | |
115 MB/s | 625 MB/sbest | |
115 MB/sbest | — | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.19 kg | 0.17 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 80.01 mm | 78 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 14.73 mm | 12 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 116.84 mmbest | 122 mm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 115 MB/s | 625 MB/s |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, ChromeOS |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.190 kg | 0.17 kg |
Width (mm) | 80.01 mm | 78 mm |
Height (mm) | 14.73 mm | 12 mm |
Depth (mm) | 116.84 mm | 122 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 750 GB |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB 3.0 Micro-B | USB-A to Micro-B or USB-C to USB-A |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
“Great portable backup drive”
“Port is loose”
“disappeared”
Professional reviewers note the aluminum chassis and USB 3.0 speed improve durability over plastic HDDs, but caution the brand's limited track record and recommend redundancy for important data.
Users appreciate the portability and speed for everyday backups and console storage, but many mention click noise, occasional failures, and the short cable.
