Seagate Portable 5TB
Score: 85/100Seagate One Touch 1TB
Score: 56/100Rankings
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 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 |
|---|---|---|
5,000 GBbest | 1,000 GB | |
110 MB/s | 120 MB/sbest | |
110 MB/sbest | — | |
24 monthsbest | 3 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.26 kg | 0.148 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 152.4 mm | 78 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 27.94 mm | 11.7 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 233.68 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) | 110 MB/s | 120 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 24 months | 3 months |
Security(1) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Windows, macOS |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.260 kg | 0.148 kg |
Width (mm) | 152.4 mm | 78 mm |
Height (mm) | 27.94 mm | 11.7 mm |
Depth (mm) | 233.68 mm | 114.8 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 5000 GB | 1000 GB |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB 3.0 | USB-A to Micro-B |
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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 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 They criticize the outdated Micro-USB interface and lack of a USB-C cable.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.
“User friendly and gets the job done”
“Great value for how much storage it gives you”
“Easy to set up and connect to my console”
