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\ud83d\udccb Specs & Features<\/h3>\n

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Specification<\/th>\nDetail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Model<\/strong><\/td>\nSTKM5000400\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capacity<\/strong><\/td>\n5 TB\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interface<\/strong><\/td>\nUSB 3.0 (also works with USB 2.0, at reduced speed)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Form Factor<\/strong><\/td>\nPortable external HDD (2.5-inch)<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n115.3 mm \u00d7 80.0 mm \u00d7 20.9 mm<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/strong><\/td>\nApprox. 181 g (varies slightly by listing)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Warranty \/ Extras<\/strong><\/td>\nIncludes Seagate Rescue Data Recovery services, 3-year warranty in many markets.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\ud83d\udc4d Pros & \ud83d\udc4e Cons<\/h3>\n

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Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Good amount of storage (5 TB) in a portable, USB-powered form.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Compatible with both Windows and macOS (may need reformatting for Mac).\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        No external power supply needed (draws power from USB).\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Rescue Data Recovery (for data loss) is a nice bonus.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            As a 2.5-inch HDD, it’s slower and more fragile than SSDs; transfers will be limited by HDD speed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              Larger physical size (about 20.9 mm thick) compared to thinner portable drives; might be slightly bulky.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                USB 3.0 speed is okay but not as fast as USB 3.1 Gen2 or USB-C in some newer drives.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                Capacity –<\/strong> 5 TB<\/p>\n

                Brand –<\/strong> Seagate<\/p>\n

                Model Number –<\/strong> STKM5000400<\/p>\n

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