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Seagate Expansion Desktop 8TB
A plain desktop hard drive for bulk backup, connected by USB-C with recovery services included.
- External HDD
- 8,000 GB
- USB-C
PCPR score
6.1
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The short version
Expansion Desktop is Seagate's basic external hard drive, sold in capacities from 4TB to 30TB and connected by USB-C. Seagate includes Rescue Data Recovery Services and lists the 8TB model at about 1.1 kg. The page publishes no transfer speeds and no independent test of this model was read, so it is best judged as high-capacity archive storage for photos, projects and backups rather than fast working storage.
Pros
- Sold in capacities from 4TB to 30TB
- USB-C connectivity, per Seagate
- Rescue Data Recovery Services included
Cons
- Seagate's page lists no transfer speeds
- No independent review of this model was read in this pass
- Desktop-sized at about 1.1 kg
Best for
- Home archive and backup storage
- Adding large capacity to a desktop PC or Mac
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Full specifications
Core
- Type
- External HDD
- Capacity
- 8,000 GB
Connectivity
- Interface
- USB-C
Physical
- Weight
- 1,112 g
Compatibility notes
- Seagate describes USB-C connectivity across modern computers and workstations.
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Common questions
What capacities does the Seagate Expansion Desktop come in?
Seagate's page lists the Expansion Desktop at 4TB, 8TB, 16TB, 20TB, 24TB and 30TB.
Does it include data recovery?
Yes. Seagate lists Rescue Data Recovery Services as a feature of this drive, which covers professional recovery attempts if data is lost.
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