Seagate Portable 2TB
Score: 69/100Seagate One Touch 1TB
Score: 56/100Rankings
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 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 One Touch 1TB |
|---|---|---|
2,000 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
115 MB/s | 120 MB/sbest | |
115 MB/sbest | — | |
12 monthsbest | 3 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.19 kg | 0.148 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 80.01 mm | 78 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 14.73 mm | 11.7 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 116.84 mm | 114.8 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | Seagate One Touch 1TB |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | USB 3.0 | Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Performance(1) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 115 MB/s | 120 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 3 months |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox, Android | Windows, macOS |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.190 kg | 0.148 kg |
Width (mm) | 80.01 mm | 78 mm |
Height (mm) | 14.73 mm | 11.7 mm |
Depth (mm) | 116.84 mm | 114.8 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 2000 GB | 1000 GB |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB 3.0 Micro-B | USB-A to Micro-B |
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 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 They criticize the outdated Micro-USB interface and lack of a USB-C cable.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.
“Great portable backup drive”
“Port is loose”
“disappeared”
