Brand | Seagate |
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Product Dimensions | 11.81 x 4.14 x 17.93 cm; 1.1 kg |
Item model number | STGY8000400 |
Manufacturer | Seagate |
Series | STGY8000400 |
Colour | Black |
Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
Hard Drive Size | 8 TB |
Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 |
Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 |
Hardware Platform | PC, Mac |
Operating System | Windows®10, Windows 8, Windows 11 |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Item Weight | 1.1 kg |
Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
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Digital storage capacity | 8 TB |
Hard disk interface | USB 3.0 |
Connectivity technology | USB |
Brand | Seagate |
Special feature | Data Recovery Service |
Hard disk form factor | 3.5 Inches |
Hard disk description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
Compatible devices | Laptop, Desktop |
Installation type | External Hard Drive |
Colour | Black |
About this item
- Amazon Exclusive
- Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, the Seagate Desktop Drive offers 8TB of enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music, and more
- An external hard drive for Windows or Mac computers, simply back up with a quick drag and drop
- The perfect laptop hard drive or PC drive, just plug into to a computer for automatic recognition no software required
- Includes an 18 inches USB 30 cable and 18 watt power adapter
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4.5 out of 5 stars 272,795
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Price | £429.00£429.00 | £109.99£109.99 | £713.37£713.37 | — no data | £455.00£455.00 |
Family | One Touch | Expansion | Desktop Drive | LaCie 1big Dock | LaCie d2 |
Area | Business | Everyday Computing | Everyday Computing | Photo/Video Edit | Photo/Video Edit |
Max Capacity | Up to 20 TB | Up to 20 TB | 8 TB | Up to 18 TB | Up to 120 TB |
Connects with | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C), USB 3.0 | USB 3.0; USB 2.0 compatible | USB 3.0; USB 2.0 compatible | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.1-kompatibel) | Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, USB 3.0 |
Rescue Data Recovery Services | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 5 years | 5 years |
Extra Ports | Yes - 2 Ports | No | No | Yes | No |
Password Protected | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Card Reader | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Adobe Creative Cloud | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Mylio Create | Yes | No | No | No | No |
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Sold by | Amazon | sotel-electronics (incl. VAT & Duties) | PAL Supplies Direct | Amazon | PCBOOST | Fuzion |
storage capacity | 8 TB | 18 TB | 4 TB | 2 TB | 8 TB | 5 TB |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb | ethernet, usb3.0 | usb3.2 gen 2 | usb3.0 | usb3.0 a |
compatible devices | Laptop, Desktop | Tablet, Desktop, Drone | Laptop, Desktop, Laptop, Smartphone, Mac | Computers, Laptops, Gaming Consoles | Desktop | Desktop |
form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | Desktop | 2.5-inch |
write speed | 120 | 60 MB/s | 154 | 1 MB/s | 625 MB/s | 120 MB/s |
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ASIN | B07CQJBSQL |
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Date First Available | 30 Jun. 2018 |
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Customers find the external hard drive works straight out of the box and appreciate its massive storage capacity, with one customer mentioning it can store 2TB of photographs. The drive is easy to use with plug-and-play functionality and offers excellent value for money. While some customers report fast transfer speeds, others find it very slow. The drive's reliability and noise level receive mixed feedback - some find it well-made and surprisingly quiet, while others report it lasting only 8 months and being alarmingly noisy.
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Customers report that the external hard drive works straight out of the box and performs well.
"Great product" Read more
"Works well and is especially suitable for USB-C computer ports, i.e. it can plug straight in without an adapter. This drive is also light and shapely." Read more
"...It stopped working...." Read more
"Liked the product. I used it with windows & Mac, works well. 1TB is ample storage, transfer speed is good with less noise." Read more
Customers appreciate the external hard drive's massive storage capacity and find it an effective way to add digital storage to their devices, with one customer mentioning it successfully backed up 2TB of photographs.
"Great little USB3 drive that has good capacity and performs quickly both in transfer and retrieval of files...." Read more
"Great storage and just what i needed. Great price!" Read more
"Lots of storage easy to use/format and lightweight. Very fast to be used on xbox it was transferring aroung 1gb/s" Read more
"Fast data transfer, great storage" Read more
Customers find the external hard drive easy to use, with plug-and-play functionality and no configuration required.
"neat small and easy to use this is a second purchase so we have copies of all documents." Read more
"Good hard drive with decent storage, no noticeable overheating. Easy to use. Mildly annoying that it requires a dedicated power source to function...." Read more
"Very good & easy to set up." Read more
"Solid hard drive, no issues. Easy connection and plug and play. Speed of transfer is great, as expected...." Read more
Customers find the external hard drive to be excellent value for money, describing it as a great relatively cheap hard drive.
"So far so good. No setting up needed. Plug in and GO. Good value" Read more
"...Recommended, brought this during the Amazon prime day sale so great price...." Read more
"...Light enough, small enough, and a good price for the disk space you get. Cannot fault it Great to have as an offline copy for your files" Read more
"Great value. Excellent service. Easy to use. Many thanks." Read more
Customers appreciate the drive's portable size, describing it as small, slim, and lightweight, making it easy to move around.
"...Portability is another strong point. It's incredibly lightweight and compact, easily fitting into my bag or pocket...." Read more
"A usable backup size, it’s a bit slow over USB but it’s portable and seems to be reliable." Read more
"...This drive is also light and shapely." Read more
"...Compact and very easy to install and use, but mostly excellent for mobility." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the hard drive's reliability, with some finding it well-made and high-quality, while others report that it only lasted 8 months before breaking or failed after one year of use.
"I have a few of these and are reliable, not the fastest but durable" Read more
"Does the job but like so many backup drives they become unreliable and crash too often after a year or so." Read more
"Good quality and value. Fast. Pre-configured as Ex-FAT so no configuring required but can be formatted to NTFS before use if you prefer." Read more
"Unreliable" Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the hard drive's speed, with some reporting fast transfer rates of up to 123mbps and no playback issues, while others find it very slow.
"...something larger and even though its a 5400 rpm drive i found this fast (USB3) and very quiet. impressed...." Read more
"Very slow, even as a backup drive. Wish I had not bought this...." Read more
"...Fast and Reliable Performance..." Read more
"Fast data transfer, great storage" Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the drive's noise level, with some finding it surprisingly quiet and reporting no crashing issues, while others describe it as alarmingly noisy with mechanical clicking.
"Great item, fast and quiet. value for money" Read more
"Noisy, clunky, runs hot and vibrates like hell. Don't ever have this thing in such a place as a bedroom unless it's powered down...." Read more
"...It's silent and has rubber feet. Mine is placed on the floor under my gaming desk. Registration was quick and simple." Read more
"Very noisy compared to smaller capacity Seagate drives I have. A bit disappointing as the noise is very noticeable." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 July 2024Capacity: 5TBStyle Name: StandardColour: Black MattVerified PurchaseIf you're in search of expansive storage capacity that doesn't compromise on reliability or convenience, look no further than the Seagate Portable Drive 5TB. Here's why it stands out:
Massive Storage Capacity
With a whopping 5TB of digital storage, this portable drive provides ample space for storing extensive collections of photos, videos, documents, and more. Whether you're backing up your entire digital life or need space for large media files, the Seagate Portable Drive delivers without hesitation.
Effortless Setup and Versatile Compatibility
Setting up this drive is a breeze – simply connect it via the included USB 3.0 cable, and it's ready to use. The plug-and-play functionality ensures immediate recognition by both Windows and Mac computers, offering hassle-free storage expansion for users across different platforms.
Robust Build Quality
Crafted with durability in mind, the Seagate Portable Drive boasts a solid and sturdy construction that inspires confidence. Its compact size and lightweight design make it ideal for on-the-go use, fitting comfortably into any bag or pocket for easy portability.
Fast and Reliable Performance
Equipped with USB 3.0 technology, this drive facilitates fast file transfers, ensuring swift backup and access to your data. It's designed to handle heavy usage with minimal noise, maintaining a quiet operation even during intensive tasks.
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Included with the drive is a two-year limited warranty and access to Seagate's Rescue Data Recovery Services for added peace of mind. This ensures that your valuable data remains protected, backed by Seagate's renowned reliability and support.
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In conclusion, the Seagate Portable Drive 5TB is an excellent choice for users seeking a high-capacity external storage solution that excels in performance, durability, and ease of use. Whether you're a professional needing robust backup options or a casual user looking to expand storage, this drive offers unparalleled value and functionality. Highly recommended for its reliability, generous capacity, and seamless compatibility across platforms.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 June 2025Capacity: 6TBStyle Name: DesktopColour: BlackVerified PurchaseGood quality and value. Fast. Pre-configured as Ex-FAT so no configuring required but can be formatted to NTFS before use if you prefer.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 May 2025Capacity: 2TBStyle Name: Environmentally FriendlyColour: WhiteVerified PurchaseIt's a good drive, it has nice slim design and it's soft to the touch. I'm getting about 100Mbps write speeds.
The LED light on this drive is very subtle so it's not disturbing at all.
It certainly appears durable enough to move it around in a backpack but I'd be worried about dropping it etc. It's not rugged so got to be careful.
Initially this drive was disconnecting for me whilst copying files to it. I had to format it 3 times before this issue stopped making the initial set up far more crumber some than it should have been.
Also, this drive will disconnect from your pc if you move it around too much but this is an issue with every drive of this type.
Power consumption is low of this kind of drives so wouldn't worry about it.
I'll probably buy more of these drives.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 June 2025Capacity: 8TBStyle Name: DesktopColour: BlackVerified PurchaseThe larger a hard drive is, the more risk you carry in case of failure, but I’ve been buying Seagate Hard Drives for years and have always had good experiences with them.
This one is no exception and is my third drive of this type and capacity (I also have other Seagate Desktop drives which are larger, and used for land mark backups).
This drive is used for continuous backup of an important PC and performs daily without issues. The price, per GB, is also reasonable.
You get a selection of power connectors for the power adapter, so if you travel abroad and need to take this with you, you’ll always be able to connect it. The USB cable is also a decent length.
Usual Seagate reliability and a nice-looking unit as well. Highly recommended.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 July 2025Capacity: 2TBStyle Name: StandardColour: Black MattVerified PurchaseGood amount of storage works really well, and very easy and simple to use!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 July 2025Capacity: 4TBStyle Name: DesktopColour: BlackVerified PurchaseSeagate 8tb external drive
Recommended, brought this during the Amazon prime day sale so great price.
I have few 1-3tb external drives and wanted something larger and even though its a 5400 rpm drive i found this fast (USB3) and very quiet. impressed.
Please note this does require an external power (plug and cable supplied) and the formatted size is appx 7.6TB
Once connected to my PC was found by windows 11 straight away and no format was needed.
10/10 no issues so far :-)
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 July 2025Capacity: 10TBStyle Name: DesktopColour: BlackVerified PurchaseWhy did you choose this product over others?:
Have several smaller versions but was changing to windows 11 so backed up the entire pc to this just in case, after all it is MS!
This devoured the multiple drive content from the computer and averaged good transfer speeds while doing so.
Plenty space left and based on other drives think I'll have peace of mind when using it for storing other data.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 March 2025Capacity: 4TBStyle Name: StandardColour: Black MattVerified PurchaseThe drive didn't work when connected to my PC. After multiple unsuccessful attempts, I swapped the supplied cable with one I already had. It works! There doesn't seem to be a way to contact the seller to get a replacement cable. Drive is good. Cable didn't work. Glad I had an alternative.
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MILTON M. ISEJIMAReviewed in Brazil on 16 May 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Produto excelente
Capacity: 16TBStyle Name: DesktopColour: BlackVerified PurchaseAchei o produto excelente pois formatou em NTFS (veio formatado como exFAT); como uso para fazer backup de muitos arquivos pesados precisou ser no formato NTFS que é compatível com o PC. Estou fazendo o backup plugando o HD através da USB 2.0, apesar de ter percebido que no USB 3.0 é muito mais rápido, porém para não dar problema de salvar os arquivos, prefiro fazer de forma mais lenta. O produto chegou muito rápido que esperava, adiantando em 5 dias úteis para receber. Até agora não deu nenhum erro das trilhas do HD e a capacidade dele me satisfez. Mais para frente quero comprar outro igual.
MILTON M. ISEJIMAProduto excelente
Reviewed in Brazil on 16 May 2024
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- camperReviewed in Australia on 5 January 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Archives
Capacity: 4TBStyle Name: DesktopColour: BlackVerified PurchaseDon't be fooled .. saving your info to the 'cloud' .. is just sharing to someone else's computer.
Save everything on your own devices and share not with who knows who's out in the aether.
Privacy is privacy and this is how you do it.
- Ahmed Bogere MasembeReviewed in the United Arab Emirates on 3 June 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice product.
Capacity: 10TBStyle Name: HUBColour: Black - HubVerified PurchaseIt’s performing to my expectations, planing to buy another one soon.
- brenda forseyReviewed in Canada on 11 June 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Great vendor to order from...
Capacity: 10TBStyle Name: DesktopColour: BlackVerified PurchaseGreat service and so far a perfectly extra storage backup hard drive....it is perfect for all my photos. The seller was amazing.......my item arrivede earlier than expected..it I would order again!
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YamiYugiLPReviewed in Germany on 30 May 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars robust, praktisch, und hat sich bewährt
Capacity: 5TBStyle Name: StandardColour: Black MattVerified Purchase🛠️ Qualität:
Die Festplatte überzeugt mit starker Leistung, ist schnell angeschlossen, arbeitet leise und zuverlässig. Kein Datenverlust, keine technischen Probleme – wir kaufen sie regelmäßig nach und haben sie bis jetzt bereits 4× gekauft, weil sie sich im Alltag absolut bewährt hat.
💰 Preis:
Für 5 TB Speicherplatz und die mitgelieferte Data Rescue Service Option ist der Preis absolut gerechtfertigt. Besonders im Vergleich zu ähnlichen Modellen bekommt man hier viel für sein Geld.
📏 Passform:
Sie ist portabel und passt in jede Tasche. Ideal für unterwegs oder als dauerhafte Backup-Lösung zuhause oder im Büro.
📦 Nutzung & Austausch:
Wir setzen die Festplatten regelmäßig für Backups ein und tauschen sie ca. alle 2 Jahre aus, um auf Nummer sicher zu gehen. Durch die hohe Kapazität geht nichts verloren und es ist viel Platz für alles, was wichtig ist.
✅ Fazit:
Robust, geräumig und zuverlässig – wer regelmäßig Backups macht oder große Datenmengen sichern will, ist mit dieser Festplatte bestens bedient. Klare Kaufempfehlung!