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Seagate Portable 5TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PS4, & Xbox - 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX5000400), Black | Everyday HDD storage. Plug-and-play backup. Windows & macOS. Adobe CC trial included. 1-Year Warranty

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Capacity: 5TB


Features

  • Easily store and access 5TB of content on the go with the Seagate portable drive, a USB external hard Drive
  • Designed to work with Windows or Mac computers, this external hard drive makes backup a snap just drag and drop
  • To get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition software required
  • This USB drive provides plug and play simplicity with the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable
  • The available storage capacity may vary.

Description

Easily store and access 5TB of content on the go with the Seagate portable drive, a great laptop hard drive. Designed to work with Windows or Mac computers, This compact external hard drive makes backup a snap. Just drag and drop to get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition software required enjoy plug and play simplicity with the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable.

Digital Storage Capacity: 5 TB


Hard Disk Interface: USB 3.0


Connectivity Technology: USB


Brand: Seagate


Special Feature: Hardware Encryption


Hard Disk Form Factor: 18 inches


Hard Disk Description: Mechanical Hard Disk


Compatible Devices: Desktop, Gaming Console


Installation Type: Plug In


Color: PORTABLE


Digital Storage Capacity: 5 TB


Hard Disk Interface: USB 3.0


Connectivity Technology: USB


Additional Features: Hardware Encryption


Hard Disk Form Factor: 18 inches


Compatible Devices: Desktop, Gaming Console


Hard Disk Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm


Specific Uses For Product: Multimedia


Read Speed: 120 megabytes_per_second


Media Speed: 120 megabytes_per_second


Cache Memory Installed Size: 5


Data Transfer Rate: 5120 megabits_per_second


Form Factor: Portable


Hardware Connectivity: USB 3.0 Type A


Compatible Video Game Console Models: Sony PlayStation 4


Hardware Platform: Mac, PC


Hard-Drive Size: 5 TB


Item Weight: 260 g


Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness: 9.2"L x 6"W x 1.1"Th


Number of Items: 1


Customer Package Type: FFP


Brand: Seagate


Model Number: STGX5000400


Hard Disk Description: Mechanical Hard Disk


Built-In Media: Seagate Portable Drive 5TB USB3.0


Manufacturer: Seagate


Global Trade Identification Number: 68


UPC: 763649138168


Item Length: 11.7 centimeters


Item Width: 8 centimeters


Mfr Part Number: STGX5000400


Warranty Description: 2 year limited warranty


Installation Type: Plug In


Color: PORTABLE


Enclosure Material: Aluminum, Glass, Or Ceramic


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    • Good Quality and it Works Fine with a MacBook Pro
Capacity: 5TB
As a music producer, my last external drive was much smaller and it began to fill up quickly. I bought this Seagate because of the known quality, and the size. I understand that with a Windows computer, it’s plug and play. If you use a MacBook Pro, it is a simple task to prepare it. I’ll copy instructions for Mac preparation. It was ready to go in about a minute. It’s not something to worry about. Here are the instructions: First an easy installation, you’ll use Disk Utility on the Mac to erase and reformat the drive; it’s straightforward and only needs to be done once before you start using it. 1. Decide on a format For a drive used only with your MacBook Pro for plugins/projects: APFS (best for SSDs, modern macOS, fast and robust). If you also want to plug the same drive into Windows regularly: ExFAT (works read/write on both Mac and Windows, fine for large audio files). 2. Erase and format the drive Connect the new external drive to your Mac. Open Disk Utility (Applications → Utilities → Disk Utility). In the menu bar, choose View → Show All Devices so you see the whole physical disk, not just volumes. In the left sidebar, select the top-level entry for that external drive (it will usually show the manufacturer’s name and “Media”). Click the Erase button at the top. In the dialog: Name: Something like “Audio Plugins” or “Samples”. Format: Choose APFS (or ExFAT if you need Mac/Windows). Scheme: Choose GUID Partition Map if offered. Click Erase and wait for it to complete, then click Done. After this, the drive will mount on the desktop in the new format and you can start moving plugin content or sample libraries to it. It took time to move data off the old drive and load onto the new drive. That’s natural. With this new Seagate drive, I store all my music plug-ins and virtual instrument files along with a large collection of audio and midi files. When producing music, there’s no delay and everything works fine. With that said, I have the new M4 chip and 48GB of Ram. With that, the computer works fine, but the Seagate also keeps up just fine. This Seagate external drive was a good purchase. It is reliable, portable and built well with a good appearance. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2026 by Anthony M. Davis
    • Helps me so I don't have to worry about having backups of my hard drive
Capacity: 4TB
The Seagate Portable 4TB HDD exceeded my expectations. It’s incredibly spacious, transfers files quickly, and works right out of the box with no hassle. I love how compact it is despite the huge storage capacity. It’s perfect for backups, media libraries, and everyday use. A top‑tier portable drive that’s well worth the investment. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2026 by Sean Greer
    • ✅ Love it
Capacity: 2TB
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✅I got the hard drive to off load pictures and videos off my iPhone and it works perfectly. The size is small and compact enough that it does not take up desk space ✅ I like how fast the hard drive downloads and uploads videos when I need them as well. If I am doing bigger dumps then it will take 30-45 mins ✅ I also like how black and sleek it is. Very professional. It is also easy to hook up per usb cord to my pc. ✅ I also appreciate the level of security that it has so my friends cannot gain access to certain files ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026 by Joshelift
    • Hard drive backup
Capacity: 2TB
Guys and Ladies Electronics can fail. Photography school: 2009. Non SSD portable HD's, started to fail storing class/field photos. One portable HD...no, backup. One of our teachers pleaded with us to have a backup. One of my 2TB SSD's is starting to drop photos. For my photos, I have two SSD's and one non SSD. One of my SSD's is being used to backup my Corsair Vengeance until I install a second 1T HD. I am pleading with you, back your _____up! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2026 by Amazon Customer Barry C.
    • IT IS COMPATIBLE WITH MAC!! & EASY SET UP!!!
Capacity: 2TB
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I usually dont write reviews, but I felt compelled to do this... Seagate's manual doesn't include Mac setup instructions, which is probably why some people think this hard drive isn't compatible, but it absolutely is. After doing extensive research, I found that you don't need to download anything. The only thing required is a quick setup on your Mac: 1. Plug the Seagate external hard drive into your Mac 2. Open Disk Utility 3. Select the external hard drive from the list 4. Click Erase (top right) 5. Rename it to whatever you want 6. For the format, make sure you choose EXFAT (this is very important)!!!! After that, it works perfectly. For the other key points: - Functionality / Computer recognition: Works perfectly once formatted correctly and is recognized without issues - Portable / Compact size: Small, lightweight, and easy to carry around - Scalability: Great for general storage needs like files, backups, and everyday use - Power source: If you have a newer Mac with USB-C ports, the included cable uses USB-A, so you'll need a simple adapter or a compatible USB-C cable So if you're seeing reviews saying it's not compatible, that's incorrect. It just needs to be formatted properly first. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2026 by Rhody
    • Decent drive for backup.
Capacity: 2TB
Seems to be a solid drive. I’m using it as a Time Machine backup on a Mac. I reformatted it for Mac using Apple disk utility. It uses Mac OS extended journaled hfs+ which is the correct format on a Mac for spinning drives. This drive is good for backup, but it seems fairly slow. And the cable it ships with is a regular usb a cable so you either need an adapter of a different cable to hook up to a modern MacBook. Seems to be reasonably priced. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2026 by AmazonShopperDavid
    • Saved my files, easily and quickly.
Capacity: 2TB
What a great value! This was perfect for me. My old Scandisc just died on me, taking all my backups with it. I was looking for something less expensive but just as easy to use, when I found this. I use it on my MacBook Air, and I just had to click once to reformat it for Mac, and immediately it was ready to go. I have now used it three times to do a total backup of my laptop, and it works perfectly each time. It doesn't build up heat while it's working, and it works very quickly. Of course, the very first time, it took a while because it backed up all the files, but after that, just a couple of minutes for each backup. I have to use a separate piece of hardware to plug it into my computer, but I had that already, so it was not a big deal. It's a small hard drive, and it mounts easily, so I am one happy user! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2026 by Mama H
    • Good quality and fair price
Capacity: 2TB
Arrived exactly as advertised and works great! Very pleased.
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2026 by mark francis

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