Western Digital Elements 8TB
Score: 71/100
Seagate Game Drive Xbox 5TB
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Seagate Game Drive for Xbox 5TB is a bus-powered portable HDD designed for Xbox consoles, featuring a built-in green LED and 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services. Its performance is limited to typical HDD speeds despite USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity, and it is tailored primarily for the Xbox ecosystem. Best suited for gamers expanding their Xbox library who value branding and portability.
The WD Elements Desktop 8TB provides massive 8 TB storage in a 3.5-inch desktop enclosure with USB 3.0 connectivity. Its size and need for an external power adapter make it less portable. Suited for home or office backup where space isn't a concern.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8,000 GBbest | 5,000 GB | |
150 MB/sbest | — | |
150 MB/sbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.95 kg | 0.266 kgbest |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 165.86 mm | 21 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 8000 GB | 5000 GB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
USB Version | USB 3.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Compatibility(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Xbox |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.95 kg | 0.266 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 165.86 mm | 21 mm |
Form Factor | 3.5 in | 2.5-inch |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | external | bus-powered |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Windows Central editors consider the Seagate Game Drive SSD the best external Xbox SSD for deep storage, emphasizing its flash-speed transfers, bus-powered portability, seamless backward-compatible play and attractive green LED branding, while noting its price advantage over internal expansion cards.
Although direct consumer reviews are scarce in the sources, the product's marketing and inferred user feedback suggest praise for speed, portability and Xbox-specific design, with occasional complaints about the fixed 1 TB capacity and the inability to run native Series X|S titles directly.
