Seagate Expansion 14TB Desktop External HDD - USB 3.0 for Windows and Mac with 3 yr Data Recovery Services, Portable Hard Drive (STKP14000400), Black

After using the Seagate Expansion 6TB Desktop Drive for well over a year, it’s become a core part of my home office setup. If you're looking for a large, reliable external drive without the bells and whistles, this one gets the job done. Setup is as simple as it gets—plug it into the power source and connect it via USB 3.0, and it's ready to go. There’s no complicated software to install or setup wizards to fight with. I've used it primarily for backups, media libraries, and some game storage, and it handles all of it with ease. Transfer speeds are respectable for an HDD; I average around 120–150 MB/s, which is more than enough for moving big video files or system images. The build is sturdy enough for a desktop drive. It’s not meant to be portable, and at over a kilogram in weight, it should stay on a desk. That said, the textured casing resists fingerprints and looks clean, even after long-term use. Just be aware that it does require external power, which adds one more plug to your setup. The real selling point is reliability. Over a year in, with regular use, I haven’t run into a single issue—no disconnections, no overheating, no corrupted files. Seagate also includes a 3-year Rescue Data Recovery plan, which is reassuring even though I haven’t needed it. If you're a creative professional, media hoarder, or just want peace of mind with your backups, the Seagate Expansion 6TB is a solid, no-fuss option. It's not flashy, it's not fast like an SSD—but it works every single time, and that's exactly what I wanted.

Nice product good speed

This is the third Seagate HDD I've ordered in years. The first two were delivered on time and were sealed boxes. But this third one had its box seal damaged and the product inside was a used one. There were some files still in the HDD from its previous owner. I immediately applied for return and replacement. The replaced product had sealed box and the HDD was indeed a new one. So make sure to check the box and the product properly after delivery.

Best quality, compatible to mac and windows also , speed is also decent ya it is value for money, more on one thing to notice it need power plug in for use

When compared to smaller 2.5-inch drives, its sustained transfer speeds are considerably better — making backups and large file transfers faster and smoother 😍

The device is painfully slow. Trying to work with it plugged into your computer quickly turns into a headache. It randomly goes to sleep, breaks your momentum, and forces you to constantly stop and reset what you’re doing. That kind of inconsistency makes it tough to stay focused and kills your workflow. And then there’s the power adapter. It’s included, but it doesn’t really make sense. If the device already connects to a computer, why add another adapter to the mix? Instead of feeling helpful, it just adds confusion and clutter. Overall, the experience feels more frustrating than productive.

Works well. Has good read and write speed.

Media storage is a fast-changing technology ecosystem. Gone are the days of CDs/ DVDs, etc. Very soon, the ubiquitous USB pen-drive will also become obsolete. In this scenario, either a big capacity(16 TB in my case) external HDD is required, which is again a short-term solution, or one can go for Cloud storage, which is technology independent for the end-user, but getting more and more expensive by the day. The product in hand is definitely an excellent solution for me. The free 3-year Data Recovery service is a great help, lest our USB port gets obsolete in the near future. I aim to build up a NAS personal cloud storage in the near future, so that I can take care of technology obsolescence with a little extra initial expenditure.