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(OLD MODEL) Seagate Expansion 4TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STBV4000100)

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Storage Capacity
4.7
4.6
4.5
4.7
4.6
Portability
4.1
4.6
4.7
4.1
4.6
Tech Support
4.0
4.2
4.2
4.0
4.1
Easy to install
4.6
4.7
4.6
4.7
Durability
3.3
4.4
3.3
4.3
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storage capacity
4 TB
4 TB
4000 GB
4 TB
5 TB
4 TB
hardware interface
usb3.0
usb
usb3.0
usb3.0
usb3.0
usb3.0, usb2.0
compatible devices
Desktop
Desktop, Laptop
Desktop
Desktop
Desktop
Laptop,Desktop
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Desktop
Portable
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3.5-inch
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3.5-inch
write speed
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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7,122 global ratings

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Customers like the performance, quality, value, ease of use, and size of the computer drive. For example, they mention it works very well, it's reliable, and holds up impeccably. Some appreciate the size, saying it takes up very little space.

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2,583 customers mention1,929 positive654 negative

Customers like the performance of the computer drive. They mention that it works very well, is flawless, and operates most efficiently at USB 3.0 speed. They are also pleased with the continuous data rates achieved, and the write speed is fast. They like that it uses the faster USB 3.0-interface and has a simple 12 volt power.

"...Transfer speeds are about average- My PC only supports USB 2.0, so I cannot comment on USB 3.0 speeds...." Read more

"...The bottom line, if you are looking for a fast and cost effective expansion drive, this Seagate fits the bill...." Read more

"...had the drive for two months now running almost constantly, with no issues at all. I will be sure to update this review if any changes occur...." Read more

"...The computer accesses the information with no problems. Speed is down because of the USB connection but the only time speed would be a concern is..." Read more

1,539 customers mention1,194 positive345 negative

Customers like the quality of the hard drive. They mention it's reliable, has high quality, and lasts a long time. Some say that the NTFS file system is stable and efficient. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and durability of the drive.

"...It is silent, fast and has not failed with my continuous testing and frequent accesses...." Read more

"...In all, this is an excellent drive, especially for the money, that if you are aware of its few shortcomings and can accept them, it will be well..." Read more

"...It's everything it claims to be. It stores large amounts of data, it can retrieve that data very quickly..." Read more

"...these drives for a month I give it a 1 STAR and not recommended for any use including backups...." Read more

807 customers mention740 positive67 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the computer drive. They mention it's the most cost effective means of storage, and the lowest cost 4TB drive on the market.

"...The Seagate was hands down faster. The Seagate is also significantly less expensive. But there are other considerations...." Read more

"...aware of its few shortcomings and can accept them, it will be well worth the price...." Read more

"...you are looking for the bang for buck storage, Expansion is an economical solution but you need to do a little homework to set it up and insure a..." Read more

"...think that there is NOTHING to be afraid of from this low-end, high-value beauty...." Read more

610 customers mention568 positive42 negative

Customers find the computer drive very easy to use. They say it auto-configures so it's very painless to set up. They also say it has lots of space and is easy to recommend. The install went fine, and the operation has been quick and precise with no issues. The drive seems solid and is immediately usable without having a hiccup of any type. The registration process went flawlessly, and getting a hub connected is a breeze.

"This was a snap to set-up... I just plugged it in my USB 3 port and and was able to start using the drive straight away...." Read more

"...Construction of the drive seems solid and operation has been quick and precise with no issues and minimal heat-up...." Read more

"...The registration process went flawlessly; less than thirty seconds after pressing the big green "REGISTER" Button my Gmail Notifier let on that..." Read more

"...It did connect and was immediately usable without having a hiccup of any type...." Read more

553 customers mention482 positive71 negative

Customers like the size of the hard drive. They say it takes up very little space on their desk, it's the perfect size, and it works great. Some customers also mention that it'll fit in a small form factor.

"...Also, I notice how small the drive is...." Read more

"...because it was pretty much exactly what I was looking for: a small size profile, very large capacity(4TB), and USB 3.0 connection...." Read more

"...faster than my old portable Seagate 1TB USB 3.0 drive, and spacious. I'm glad I bought it...." Read more

"...The cables are of good quality and fit snugly into the external hard drive...." Read more

391 customers mention249 positive142 negative

Customers are mixed about the noise of the hard drive. Some mention that it is extremely quiet, while others say that it makes clicky, chirping, and scratching noises.

"...It has served the purpose well. It is silent, fast and has not failed with my continuous testing and frequent accesses...." Read more

"...It is also a slight bit louder than the internal operation of the game system that it is attached to, again, mostly when being accessed, though I..." Read more

"...Also, the drive is incredibly quiet! I had to check the first few times using it to make sure it was actually powered!..." Read more

"...Of note, both drives are nearly silent - you would need to put your ear to them to hear anything. Also, both drives have activity LEDs...." Read more

234 customers mention93 positive141 negative

Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the hard drive. Some mention that the USB 3.0 connection works well, while others say that the connection got loose and the hard disk started randomly disconnecting.

"...such as the Western Digital model, but I was put-off by its lack of USB support..." Read more

"...looking for: a small size profile, very large capacity(4TB), and USB 3.0 connection. It was also an excellent value for the $ per GB...." Read more

"...it unlike any other drive I have ever owned, and the cable is too short for any computer I need to connect it to, except a friend's laptop...." Read more

"...The USB 3.0 interface worked very well transferring from ~60MB/s to ~80MB/s depending on the source drive...." Read more

208 customers mention109 positive99 negative

Customers are mixed about the temperature of the computer drive. Some mention that it doesn't run too hot, while others say that it can get slightly warm. Some say that the drive runs hotter than other external drives and that the plastic black case does not feel hot.

"...The drive doesn't seem to run particularly hot (so far), not even that warm. It's also very quiet...." Read more

"...With the postions of the vent holes, the heat won't get out easily so you will indeed see heating...." Read more

"...quickly (espectially if your computer has a USB 3.0 port), and doesn't get so hot that you wonder if it's going to melt...." Read more

"...The drive does feel a little warm, but no more so than any other electronic device- it doesn't alarm me. Also, the drive is incredibly quiet!..." Read more

Be-Aware! - 3TB "1E6166" drive firmware has been changed.from "9YN166."
3 Stars
Be-Aware! - 3TB "1E6166" drive firmware has been changed.from "9YN166."
I have many of the 2TB drives of all types like 8 of them. They are fast reaching 200MB on reads and 150MB on writes. The older 2TB models have the slower RPM and they still get to 150MB/110MB speeds.. The 3TB drives are based on the 2TB 7200RPM drives. And they used to be slightly faster than the 2TB drives.BUT the new 3TB drives serial nums W1Fxxxxx using SC4x firmware model number has been changed from 9YN166 to 1E6166 as well and do not have NCQ. NCQ helps speed up buffer flushing so the drive do not have to finish commands and keep moving the heads back to write the MFT before and after each file copy. You can sort of fix this by Disabling write buffer flushing in windows.The new drives still read fast at upto 200MB speeds. File copies starts at over 150MB/sec. But writes to the drive soon drops down to 40MB/sec or less.. I was really shocked since thats almost the speed of USB2. And file copies between my old 2TB drives never dropped under 100MB and even the older 1.5TB drives move files at 80-90MB/sec.. The transfer starts at 150MB/sec but steadily drops until it hits like 40MB/sec. This could be using the new seagate write technology to pack in more bits/inch where adjacent tracks have to also be rewritten so they have to read those into the buffer first. But I did not know those drives were out yet. I could find no info on the new firmware they are not on any websites.My main drive is an SSD so I can copy files at max speeds to it. But copying from it gets slowed down after like 10GB or so. I even hooked up my 2TB drive via USB3 and my 1.5TB drive and file copying between them moves along at over 80MB, The old 160GB SATA1 copies at 45MB which is faster than the 3TB drive, which is correct since the 1.5TB drive is a 5 year old model and the 160GB is a decade old model. But even across a USB3 bus I am still getting over 80MB on these old drives and I only get under 40MB on the brand new drive. I do not know exactly what the problem is since I can copy 5GB of files at 150MB/sec.. it is only when I go to move large amounts that it slows down. The 2TB never slowed down like this, it does get slower as the inside tracks gets used but the 3TB is not even half full. Another thing I noticed is that with HDtune, the graph is not smooth, it varies between 150MB-200MB from start to finish, ending at 150MB-100MB at the end. While on all the other drives the graph sticks pretty close to +/-5Mb instead of the 50MB changes here. So not only does it not have NCQ it is also slowed down drastically.. When you are trying to backup 1TB of data, doing it at over 100MB is vastly different than doing it at 40MB. Maybe its the new technology since I seen reviews of the older 3TB drives and they were not doing this. Just make sure you do not get the W1Fxxxxx drives.. Not having NCQ is a major disappointment since it slows down drastically when moving a large number of small files and almost become unusable with windows write flushing enabled.The W1Fxxxx letters mean...S - SU - Suzhou ChinaW - WU - Wuxi ChinaZ - TK - Korat Thailand Teparuk plant in ThailandF = 3 platters with either 5 or 6 heads, while E = 2 platters.D, E, and F appear to designate 2, 4, and 6 heads.Z1 drives have data densities of 1TB per platter, while the Z2 drives have 500GB platters. The Z is where it is manufactured.WARNING please note! This 3TB drive gets HOT... The drives are rated upto 60C but they fail quicker the hotter it gets. My 2TB rarely gets to 50C and usually run at 40C. But placing it on a flat desk and moving files it got to 59C before I powered it off since at over 60C it triggers a smart attribute change. That is with a ceiling fan running over the case. I am not exactly sure where the trigger gets pulled for warranty purposes but my 1.5TB drive has hit over 70C often and that failed after less than 3000 or so hours. These are the only 2 drives I seen that get over 50C in decades, the old 500-MB (0.5GB) maxtor drives would get this hot. This is a very bad case! The holes at the bottom are useless to get rid of the heat and I had to place it on the side to make it run cooler around 50C Since the regular external is placed on its end and not flat like the expansion it does not matter which direction the drive is at. Which is still 10C hotter than running the bare drive inside the computer case. The plastic black case does not feel hot so you have to use a program that pulls the smart values to show you airflow temperatures.These drives can cause SIGNIFICANT DATA LOSS in power loss situations. Because of the way the tracks are written, it is not just the data that is being written that is lost during a power failure but also data in adjacent tracks and entire files. If a small text file that is getting updated during a power failure, data in other files will also get corrupted/lost.After using these drives for a month I give it a 1 STAR and not recommended for any use including backups. Pay the 5 bucks extra and get the regular drive without staggered tracks.
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