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Black slim 2.5 inch portable hard drive with short USB cable

Seagate

Seagate STGX5000400 5TB 2.5" USB 3.0 portable hard drive

SKU CH-A07E-DEFX1 MPN STGX5000400

A 5 TB portable hard drive in a slim 2.5" case that connects via USB 3.0 for plug-and-play storage on Windows or Mac

  • Total capacity5 TB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.0
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Setup requirementsWindows10, Windows 8, Windows 7 operating system1,2 SuperSpe
  • Product colorBlack
  • Key featuresLeverage simple drag-and-drop usability Expand your computer

Capacity 5TB

  • 5TB capacity stores thousands of files on the move
  • USB 3.0 interface enables fast data transfer speeds
  • Plug-and-play operation requires no software installation
  • Slim 2.5 inch form factor fits easily in a bag
  • Lightweight 0.57 lb design makes it truly portable

Portable 5 TB external drive

The Seagate STGX5000400 is a 2.5 inch portable hard drive that adds 5 TB of storage through a USB 3.0 connection. It is aimed at laptop and desktop users who need extra capacity for documents, media libraries or backups without installing an internal drive. The compact form factor suits people who move between workstations or travel with large file sets. No external power adapter is required.

Thermals noise and power draw

The drive draws power directly from the USB port, so it adds no separate mains load and keeps cable count low. Mechanical operation produces typical hard-drive sound levels during seek and write activity; there is no active cooling fan. Because the enclosure is bus-powered, heat dissipation relies on the metal chassis and ambient airflow, keeping surface temperatures modest during sustained transfers.

Included cable and setup

An 18 inch USB 3.0 cable is supplied in the box, enabling plug-and-play use on Windows 10, 8 and 7 without installing drivers. Mac users can reformat the drive for native compatibility, after which drag-and-drop file management works the same way. A quick-start guide walks through the initial connection steps. No additional software or utilities are bundled or required.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB Hard Drives, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $174.99
Pricier than about 73% of the 365 comparable items (median $108.99).
Total capacity 5 TB
Higher than about 90% of the 239 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $35.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 84% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Model nameSTGX5000400
Total capacity5 TB
Product colorBlack
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.0
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Product dimensions0.79 in × 3.15 in × 4.61 in
Product weight0.57 lb (0.26 kg)
Shipping weight0.26 kg
Package size210 × 144 × 20 mm
In the box
In the boxSeagate Portable Drive external storage
USB cable
Quick start guide

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Questions about this item

How do I install the STGX5000400 and what step is often missed?

Connect the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port for full speed; the drive is recognised automatically on Windows 10, 8 or 7 with no software, but Mac users must reformat before first use.

What maintenance or replacement will the 5TB portable drive need later?

As a mechanical 2.5 inch hard drive it has moving parts that can wear over time; keep backups current and replace the unit if it develops unusual noise, read errors or SMART warnings.

What limit appears first during sustained transfers on this USB 3.0 drive?

The USB 3.0 interface caps sustained throughput at the bus maximum, so long sequential copies will hit that ceiling before the internal 5TB platters become the bottleneck.

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