Product Comparison: Seagate Expansion vs Seagate Expansion Plus

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Seagate Expansion Portable 1TB External Hard Drive HDD

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General Specifications

Brand

Seagate

Model

Expansion

Expansion Plus

Origin

China

About the Product

The Seagate Expansion Portable hard drive offers an easy-to-use solution when you need to instantly add storage to your computer and take files on the go.

Plug and Play:With no software to install, you'll find installation has never been easier. Just plug it in and go. Fast File Transfers:Works with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 to deliver fast transfer speeds.

Key Specs

Storage Drive Type

Portable

Desktop

Capacity

1000 GB

3000 GB

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Seagate Expansion Portable 1TB External Hard Drive HDD

Great compact enclosures. I would suggest putting on some small rubber 'feet' on the base to lift it up and allow any heat to dissipate more freely.
I decided on this one purely because of the price point, the capacity, and the fact it was a Seagate!
This is my 4th Expansion 4 TB USB 3.0 Hard Drive but I have 7 more ranging between 1TB and 5TB capacity. The first I purchased in 2007 and have never looked back. All are going strong.
I bought the 2TB version. Usually, there's a tiny inaccuracy in the capacity. This version is actually 1.81 TB.
High-capacity HDDs are also a worry of course, because when they fail they take away a *lot* of data in one go, so these are only used for remote copies of data that is mirrored elsewhere on entirely different devices.

Seagate Expansion Plus 3TB External Desktop Hard Drive

Always feels cool, even during backup. Works great so far, without error or incident.
Very solid unit fine and sturdy construction.
USB 3.0 means faster download/upload speeds. No other power required.
Great little external hard drive i use to save my video files. Just plug in, and it works right away, just like a flash drive with a whole lot more space.
Overall really solid. Nice color and with some reasonable heft and weight, it doesn't feel cheap at all.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Height

0.58 in.

1.3 in.

Width

4.61 in.

5.9 in.

Depth

3.15 in.

4.2 in.

Weight

5.92 oz.

10.6 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Seagate Expansion Portable 1TB External Hard Drive HDD

Opening the box, the unit is very compact, but functionally has done everything we’ve asked of it.
This device is so compact and reliable you can take it anywhere. Excellent value for money. Highly-recommended.
I bought it because it was compact but wish I'd gone bigger or another one now because it does feel like the manufacturers did the minimal they could.
I’ve never had any data crashes or losses, and the hard drive itself it small and compact for the amount of data it stores.
Runs smoothly and is nice and compact.

Seagate Expansion Plus 3TB External Desktop Hard Drive

Small size and slim design adds to portability, I bought a case as well for this just in case I dropped it as this is a sure way to ruin an external Hard Drive.
The small size takes up barely any desk space and is a simple drag-and-drop device.
Good size for the price. I've had mine for several years and it still works as good as when I bought it.
The size is portable and design is sleek.
Super nice size not too bulky or heavy. It is very easy to use.

Features

OS Compatibility

Windows 10/8/7/Vista

Windows, Mac OS

Interfaces

USB 3.0

USB 2.0 / USB 3.0

Backup Function

Yes

Extras

Drag and drop file saving, right out of the box, Fast data transfer with USB 3.0 connectivity

Plug and Play, Fast USB 3.0 Speed, Auto backup

What customers say about "Features"

Seagate Expansion Portable 1TB External Hard Drive HDD

USB3.0 made loading the drive up for the boss a breeze. This feature is wasted on him, but will definitely benefit me down the line when adding new photos.
It could be quieter, but it has good power saving features such as shutting down when not plugged into a computer.
Works fine. Took a while to arrive. I can't give it 5 stars as durability and longevity are key features and I have just received it.
Note, this drive does not feature a Kensington slot.
Not too sure about the boasted feature that it doesn't need a power supply.

Seagate Expansion Plus 3TB External Desktop Hard Drive

Installed my Seagate expansion hard drive to my computer, and it works perfect. I love the set up and its speed.
Speed wise, size, and use. So far this thing is fast, small and efficient for backing up files for on the go.
The enclosure has barely any holes for heat ventilation. The thing will start smelling like burnt plastic after 30 minutes.
Has a stupid plug and its starting to give me troubles.
It won't work on Windows 10. It stops every ten seconds.

Included

Additional Accessories

USB 3.0 cable

USB cable

Number Of Drives

Power

Power Supply

Via USB

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications