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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 8432 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the Seagate Backup Plus 2TB external hard drive for its ample storage, ease of use, and compact size, making it ideal for various needs. Positive feedback also highlights its reliability and the fast transfer speeds enabled by the USB 3.0 connection. While some users noted minor issues with the included backup software and occasional noise, the majority found the drive to be a great value. The drive's lightweight design and generally quiet operation were also frequently praised.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great for storage data

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sometimes this product works and sometimes it wont connect to my computer so i can transfer data. When it does work you can keep track of everything.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great for a little while

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have a few of these hard drives and have always loved them. This one in particular, though, started making funny noises, beeping and failing to even be recognized after only 2 months of use. To save the data, I did tear it apart in order to get to the HD directly, but it was toast, so I didn't get to warranty it. And to be fair, it may have been banged up a bit, but no more than my others which still work fine, so I think I just had a defective unit.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great for now

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The first one I had only lasted 30 days. I hope I have better luck with this one. I purchased this because Seagate has a local presence.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Backup FAIL

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lasted less than a year. Bought as compatible with XBOX ONE for backup. After logging serval games and hours of playtime on it, it failed! All downloadable storage content is lost. Tried online forums for a fix but none successful. Plugged model and serial number into the Seagate website and they couldn't find the product!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great to backup files

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great way to backup your files such as photos, documents, etc in which you need to free up your desktop or laptop.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Over heats

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its slow to upload files and to open, it feels like its over heating and makes a noise like its over working, i returned it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Reliability, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Choice for both Mac & Windows Backup

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have an older Seagate drive that I use for backing up my laptops (both Mac & Windows) so when my son needed a drive to backup his laptop (Mac) for all his college work this was my first choice. Easy to set up, and easy to use. The unit is very compact and fits easily into my sons laptop case. Works great - highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    not plug n play enough

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I spent more time than I though I would getting it started on my Mac. It was not a plug n play straight-forward experience

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Does its job

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The portable hard drive does what its suppose to do. Like that its offered in different colors and storage sizes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not compatible

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product was not compatible with our Xbox 360 console. Son is still unable to play the Destiny game we have purchased

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great cell phone does it job

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was easy to read and operate. I was able to set phone up without the help of my spouse. I love the Samsung 6 phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Does what it is designed to do

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does what it is designed to do. It's an external had drive it works or it doesn't.t I haven't returned it so it must work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Back up

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is okay for something that I need. I got this product because I need to buy a laptop that has more memory.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    haven't use it yet

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I haven use it yet because the last time i tried my iMac couldn't load file on it.I still need to contact the tech support.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not working

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Since last four months this product not working, I lost all data

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Didn't Work

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It did not work. I had to return it and purchase a Western Digital hard drive.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not enough room for all my pictures

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The device itself performs well, but does not have enough capacity to store my entire collection of infant gerbil pictures. Maybe I need three of them to do the job effectively. I started copying pictures to the new drive and it maybe got through half of the section of infant gerbils battling the Lego men before it said drive was full. Very disappointed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Drive Failure (again!)

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product is a complete waste of money. I will never purchase a Seagate external hard drive (or any Seagate product for that matter) again. This is the 2nd drive to fail in under a year. In the middle of accessing files, the drive simply stops working. It's un-detectable by my PC. All files (photos, music, documents) simply gone. Sure, it's under warranty, so I can get a shiny new drive, but all my information? If I want that back, it's $700, and MAYBE, they will be able to restore it. Do yourself a favor and purchase a different drive. Unless you like loosing all your data every few months.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Software

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    software did not work

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upon plugging it in the software did not automatically boot up and I could never get it to work. Research online did not reveal what i was supposed to do next. Will be returning it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    not much explanation on how it stores the backup

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i figured out how to backup individual files to avoid the proprietary file system of this drive.

    I would recommend this to a friend