Seagate 8TB Backup Plus USB 3.0 External Hard Drive with USB Hub
$175.99
In stock
Description
Store, access, and edit up to 8TB of data, whether at home or on-the-go, including documents, music, movies, photos, and more with the 8TB Backup Plus USB 3.0 External Hard Drive with USB Hub from Seagate. This drive connects to your system using its integrated micro-USB 3.0 (micro-B 10-pin) port and provides data transfer speeds of up to 160 MB/s, while also being backwards compatible with USB 2.0. In addition to its storage capabilities, this drive has also been equipped with dual front-mounted USB 3.0 Type-A ports, which can be used to recharge your tablet, smartphone, or camera, as well as back up files, even if your system is turned off or in standby mode.
Seagate’s Backup Plus Hub is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems. It is pre-formatted for Windows and Mac compatibility requires the downloadable NTFS driver for Mac. Once installed, this drive can be used interchangeably between Windows and Mac without needing to be reformatted. Also included is downloadable Seagate backup software, a 4′ micro-USB 3.0 to USB Type-A cable, a power adapter, and a complimentary four month membership to Adobe’s Creative Cloud Photography Plan.
Note: The free Adobe membership is redeemable during product registration and must be redeemed within one month of registration.
Additional information
| Weight | 3.05 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.2 × 9 × 2.75 in |
| Storage Capacity | 8 TB |
| Connection Interface | 1 x USB 3.2 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB Micro-B)<br />2 x USB 3.2 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB Type-A) |
| Read Speed | Maximum: 160 MB/s |
| Write Speed | Maximum: 160 MB/s |
| Pre-Format | NTFS |
| Internal Interface | SATA (Unspecified) |
| Type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Power Source | Included AC Adapter |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 4.6 x 1.6 x 7.8" / 118.0 x 41.0 x 198.1 mm |
Reviews (218)
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Melvina Langosh (verified owner) –
So far this external hard drive is my blessing from the sky. Its capacity of 8TB for the outside dimensions is superb. Have is running for long periods of time without any slow downs. The only thing that I’m not too enthusiastic is the fact that it has preloaded programs that may be necessary but don’t used then or not fully used.
Kory Waelchi (verified owner) –
I use this drive to back up all my photos, which, as time goes on and photo files get bigger and bigger with every increase in megapixel resolution, works very well. Moreover, I really like the USB hubs (there are 2), because I have the drive on my desk and the hubs are therefore easily accessible. I actually own three of these drives and I love everyone of them. The oldest is at least a couple of years old and it continues to perform flawlessly. I’ve had trouble with other brands, but Seagate’s products haven’t let me down yet.
Daryl Littel (verified owner) –
While it’s not the fastest drive on the market, it seems to be pretty reliable as a backup/storage drive. I find that when trying to edit 4K video on a drive like this, it can slow down the process when comes to rendering effects, etc. But overall it seems to be performing quite well for me as a storage drive. I think one key factor to extending the life of this hard drive is to not keep it connected to your computer continuously when not in use. Also, not keeping it plug to a power source when not in use helps.
Mae Bauch (verified owner) –
Set up plugged into my iMac for back up for it and it works fine but I wanted it also as a local network back up never could get it set up.
Petra D’Amore (verified owner) –
It’s nice that it doesn’t have a separate power switch, just plug it in to turn it on. I keep past project video files on it. Good storage for a great price.
Norwood Jones (verified owner) –
Use it for additional backup to my RAID. Runs cool and quiet.
Myles Stroman (verified owner) –
Have purchased two for efficiency and speed as redundant backups for photographic and research data. Pleased with results including USB hub, which adds quick convenience for temporary tasks.
Gardner Gorczany (verified owner) –
Dec. order , Seagate 10TB with Hub received with mechanical defect. 2 USB socket in Hub are mounted to high (of center) . And is not possible to plug in any cable or any USB device to outlet for backup or any other use…. My previous order in Nov. Seagate 6TB with Hub is OK…
Alysha Mayert (verified owner) –
Seagate has a well deserved reputation when it comes to hard drives, and this unit falls right in line. I have three of these to back up an extensive set of photos and movies. Great product.
Jillian Johnson (verified owner) –
Great drive. The black cases is great and the drive works like a champ, I was able to back up a lot of project and free up my Mac. Would buy this drive again.
Anastasia Haag (verified owner) –
Got it in mail, right on time, Plugged it in to my Mac. I had to set it up so the Mac could read it. intialize it, (I expected that) works perfectly. No problems, works as expected. Love the extra USB hubs
Bernie Corwin (verified owner) –
Seagate 8TB Backup Plus USB 3.0 External Hard Drive with USB Hub does the job for me backing up my precious memories….
Rebeka Schmeler (verified owner) –
This is the 3rd one I’ve purchased. I was outgrowing my 5TB drives connected to my router (i.e. accessing them as shared network storage). Swapped them out for these 8TB drives, and connected the 5TB drives to their USB ports. It’s working out great.
Janae Ward (verified owner) –
I needed a new backup drive. This one has huge capacity (6Tb), switches itself on and off via my docking station, and acts as a usb hub too. Very reasonable price to boot.
Pierre Doyle (verified owner) –
i bought the 8tb version in b&h, only used it for a month, the disk started to run slow then crashed. mechanical fail, now im spending 1 thousand us dollars to recover just 200 gb of information. i do monthly backups didnt last that long. Will never buy seagate again.
Tristin Spinka (verified owner) –
Bought as I have had so many issues with Windows 10 and external hard drives. This drive has worked great plus it is quiet. Very happy with it
Shemar Tremblay (verified owner) –
Just the right amount of storage for videos
Erica Monahan (verified owner) –
The jury is still out. Immediately after installing the drive, an annoying popup with the Seagate logo appeared asking me to format the drive. It stated that one could click on a block to not ask this question again and then click on cancel. After much communication with Seagate Support and reformatting the drive (at their recommendation), an process that took 48 hours, the pesky popup is still with me. I give the drive two stars, because I think Seagate Support is woefully inadequate. I’m sorry I purchased this drive.
Fae Stark (verified owner) –
Issue #1: I have been able to format Seagate 0.5 TB, WD 2 TB, and WD 3TB drives to exFAT so they work directly with my Windows and Mac computers. Not so with this Seagate 8 TB. Formatting to exFAT causes this drive to be unrecognizable by Mac. I had to format back to NTSF and install the Paragon driver. Issue #2: Mac – Seagate 8 TB – Seagate 2 TB works just fine. The Seagate 8 TB is acting as a USB hub, and both drives are usable. Mac – Seagate 8 TB – WD 3 TB does not work. The WD 3 TB drive is not recognizable. Mac – Seagate 8 TB – another USB hub – WD 3 TB works fine. Why do I need another USB hub in between? I’m very disappointed with this product and don’t recommend it.
Antonio Ratke (verified owner) –
My reason for using this product is for storing images. A photo-enthusiast would describe me. I am quite pleased with this external Hard Drive. It is no larger than the Seagate 5 TB Backup Drive which I’ve had for at least 5 years. I had recently filled up the 5 TB drive with multiple images (92,000) so I was quite happy to see the 10 TB product. At the moment that I write this, the drive is loading in pictures from my 5 TB drive using Lightroom. I was well satisfied with the 5 TB product and thus far the new product is working flawlessly. It appears durable and the USB ports looks like a good idea although I have yet to use those. I am glad that I purchased it and would recommend it to a friend.