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Description
Designed for growing your digital library, the black 4TB Backup Plus USB 3.0 External Hard Drive from Seagate is formatted as exFAT and compatible with Windows and Mac right out of the box. It connects to systems running Windows 7 and higher or macOS 10.11 and higher using its micro-USB port and an included 18" micro-USB to USB Type-A cable that supports USB 3.0, which is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1, as well as USB 2.0. It is bus powered so no additional power supplies are required and also features plug-and-play functionality, meaning that no additional drives are required for use.
Also included with Backup Plus is downloadable Toolkit Backup Software, which lets you backup on demand, schedule automatic backups as you desire, and mirror folders for file management. Take advantage of a 1-year subscription to Mylio Create to organize your photos and protect, edit, share, and sync them across multiple devices and use a 2-month subscription to Adobe’s Creative Cloud Photography Plan to edit and create using Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.78 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.85 × 4.15 × 1.75 in |
| Storage Capacity | 4 TB |
| Connection Interface | 1 x USB 3.2 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB Micro-B) |
| Pre-Format | exFAT |
| Internal Interface | SATA (Unspecified) |
| Type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Power Source | USB Bus Power |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 4.5 x 3.1 x 0.8" / 114.3 x 78.7 x 20.3 mm |
Reviews (242)
242 reviews for Seagate 4TB Backup Plus USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (Black)
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Merlin Dibbert
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Very big 5Tb capacity in your pocket. In my 2019 mac mini read and write speeds between 130 – 140 mbps. Very Good speed for a traditional spinning disc. Nice and discret design.
Heather Kerluke
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I plugged the 5TB Seagate into my new iMac as soon as I received. I use it for Time Machine backups and it works great, right out of the box. I have several 2TB Seagate portable HDs which I used with my 2011 MacBook Pro but they were plugged in periodically. This is the first time I will be able to make full use of the Time Machine app since it will be plugged in 24-7. Everything it does is not obvious to the casual observer which is fine because it means that the 5TB version is a device that does its job seamlessly. No trouble, no fuss–an unsung hero. I won’t be switching HDs or concerned about backing up my iMac and that’s exactly what I wanted. (The blue color is a bonus.)
Chelsie Mayert
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Shucked the hard drive… perfect for installing into my UniFi Cloud Key Gen2 Plus… nice hard drive with plenty of space for recording surveillance video!
Harvey Franecki
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I am a wedding/commercial videographer and love these guys for easy backups. Easy plug and go, and does what it says. Very reliable hard drive.
Rahul Tremblay
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seguir comprando
Lacey Kerluke
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Nice to have 8 Tb of storage. A little awkward cable set up but works fine for Time Machine or Carbon Copy Cloner when attached to my iMac and is reasonably fast. I had trouble when attaching it to my network via the router (Asus) but this is probably due to file format or my incompetence.
Thad Crist
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good
Tracey Anderson
Verified Purchase
Received exactly as stated. Install was a snap. Capacity is more than sufficient. Strongly recommend.
Augusta Goyette
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Muy bueno..
Garrick Mann
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Great Speed, small size… and plug-in and ready for mac.
Tatum Ratke
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Speed is about 120mb/sec max, on large files. I actually use this internally on a desktop. It seemed like it was very well sealed so I didn’t bother trying to crack it open. USB3.0 is 5Mbits/sec and SATA is 6Mbp/sec so nearly the same speed, but oh, this drive isn’t anywhere close to that so USB3.0 is fine for me. Cord could be longer but doesn’t constitute a star reduction.
Jaron Gerlach
Verified Purchase
If you have used a Seagate external HDD before, the quality didn’t change with this one. Thickness is about twice the 2TB external HDD (pretty slim). Nice exterior finish.
Mittie Heller
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As a photographer, I need lots of accessible data storage, so after reading the reviews I decided to buy it – and I’m very happy with it. First, it is the size of a paperback novel. It comes pre-formatted for mac (yes I bought the mac version) so it really is plug and play. I was impressed that it uses the Enterprise level internals so it should be well built. It also has two powered USB ports on the front, so if your laptop lacks ports, you can plug in external devices through the 8TB drive. The drive itself is almost silent. Some say it’s a bit slow for running applications, but if you think of it as storage for your data, then you can leave plenty of room on your computer for the applications. I had no discernable delay in reading large images or video straight from the external drive. Overall this is a well thought out and stylish storage solution.
Leann Ward
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Good for daily usage and the prices are dropping. Go for it.
Jason Medhurst
Verified Purchase
Lightweight mobile ExHD provides heavyweight performance & storage capacity. We now have 2 and they have worked flawlessly with the USB 3.0 plug.
Rocky Hermann
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Seagate is only one of two brands from which I will purchase this type of electronic. Very easy to use and is always dependable.
Alford O’Hara
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I am using it as a Time Machine backup on my imac. I am not using the software that came with the product and just formatted it for the OS I have.
Angus Douglas
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Have gone with Seagate drives for years. Great to see a 5T drive. Already filling it up.
Burdette Douglas
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This heavy-duty backup is great. It backs up on an ongoing bases and there isn’t any setup needed for the Mac.
Erna Fay
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I’ve been using same drive three of them. The most satisfied with that hdd.