Seagate Portable 2TB
Score: 69/100
Crucial X10 2TB
Score: 78/100Rankings
A high-performance 2 TB portable SSD with blazing read/write speeds, rugged IP65 protection and lightweight design, ideal for creators and gamers who need fast, durable storage on the go.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 2,000 GBbest | |
115 MB/s | 2,100 MB/sbest | |
115 MB/s | 2,000 MB/sbest | |
12 months | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.19 kg | 0.032 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 80.01 mm | 65 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 14.73 mm | 9.9 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 116.84 mm | 50 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 |
Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 115 MB/s | 2100 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 115 MB/s | 2000 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 36 months |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Power Source | Bus-powered | USB |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Xbox, PlayStation |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.190 kg | 0.032 kg |
Width (mm) | 80.01 mm | 65 mm |
Height (mm) | 14.73 mm | 9.9 mm |
Depth (mm) | 116.84 mm | 50 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Drive Type | HDD | SSD |
Durability(1) | ||
Drop Resistance | false | true |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB 3.0 Micro-B | USB‑C to USB‑C |
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.
Professional reviewers from PCMag, Windows Central, Dong Knows Tech and StorageReview all commend the X10 for its blistering speeds, rugged build and excellent price-per-gigabyte ratio, while noting the lack of hardware encryption and the shorter warranty as trade-offs.
Everyday users praise its solid build, fast performance and hassle-free plug-and-play experience, with minor complaints about needing a compatible USB-C Gen 2×2 port for maximum speed.
“Great portable backup drive”
“Port is loose”
“disappeared”
