Seagate Portable USB Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| Seagate Portable USB Device | 750 | 213 | 95 | 89 | 0.58 | 1.45 | 8.59 | 2.84 |
| Seagate Portable USB Device | 320 | 77 | 32 | 30 | 0.55 | 0.69 | 9.97 | 6.06 |
| Seagate Portable USB Device | 500 | 65 | 29 | 23 | 0.48 | 0.80 | 13.98 | 6.33 |
| Seagate Portable USB Device | 500 | 65 | 29 | 23 | 0.48 | 0.80 | 13.98 | 6.33 |
| Seagate Portable USB Device | 500 | 65 | 29 | 23 | 0.48 | 0.80 | 13.98 | 6.33 |
The measurement of the Seagate Portable USB Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Seagate Portable USB Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Seagate Portable USB Device should be used.
Here is a detailed description of the Seagate Portable USB Device:
Seagate Portable USB Device
General description:
The Seagate Portable USB Device is an external hard drive designed for data storage and backup. Known for its simplicity and ease of use, it offers a solution for expanding storage space on computers and other devices.Technical details:
1. Capacity:
- Available in different sizes, typically from 500GB to 5TB. The capacity determines how much data, such as photos, videos and documents, can be stored on the hard drive.
2. Form factor:
- 2.5-inch hard drive. This means the hard drive has a compact size, ideal for portable use.
3. Interface:
- USB 3.0 (backwards compatible with USB 2.0). This enables fast data transfer speeds, especially when connected to devices that support USB 3.0. USB 3.0 offers theoretical transfer rates of up to 5 Gbit/s.
4. Dimensions and weight:
- Exact dimensions and weight may vary depending on the model, but are typically compact and lightweight for portability.
5. Power supply:
- The hard drive is powered via the USB cable, so no additional power supply is required.
6. Operating system compatibility:
- Typically works with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and macOS (macOS 10.12 and later). It may be necessary to reformat the drive for optimal use on certain operating systems.
Features:
1. Plug-and-Play:
- The hard drive is easy to use, just plug it into a free USB port and the system will automatically recognize it without the need to install any additional software or drivers.
2. Backup-Software:
- Often, backup software is provided with the hard drive, which allows you to create automatic backups of files and systems. This feature is helpful to avoid data loss.
3. Data security:
- Some models offer additional security features such as password protection or hardware encryption to protect the stored data from unauthorized access.
4. Compatibility:
- In addition to computers, the hard drive can also be used on certain smart TVs, game consoles or other devices that support USB ports and support data storage or playback functions.
Areas of application:
1. Data backup:
- Ideal for backing up important files, documents and media. Regular backups can prevent data loss due to system errors or accidental deletion.
2. Expansion of storage space:
- Allows you to free up additional storage space that may be limited on a computer or other device. This is especially useful for large media files such as movies and photos.
3. Transport of data:
- The compact size and portability make the hard drive a convenient tool for transferring large amounts of data between different computers or offices.
4. Storage of media:
- Can be used to store and organize music, movies and photos, especially for users who consume or create a lot of media content.
Summary:
The Seagate Portable USB Device is a user-friendly and versatile external hard drive that offers easy handling, fast USB 3.0 connectivity and various capacity options. It is ideal for backing up data, expanding storage space and as a portable medium for transferring files.---
Seagate Portable USB Device and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of Seagate Portable USB Device.
The Seagate Portable USB Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Seagate Portable USB Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.