Testseek.com have collected 68 expert reviews of the Seagate Backup Plus Desktop USB3 STCA / STDT / STFM and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Seagate Backup Plus Desktop USB3 STCA / STDT / STFM.
June 2013
(83%)
68 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
2087 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Its software is easy to use and can be programmed to run in hourly
Daily and monthly increments
Allows mobile backups from iOS and Android
Multiple copies of data can be stored
Easy to use software package
Industry leading 8TB in storage
Seamless backup functionality
Easy Mobile backups from iOS and Android
Social Media back up features
Fast
Reliable
200 GB of free cloud storage
Easy integration into a local computer with backup scheduling
Mobile and social media expansion.
Cavernous capacity in a single drive
Reasonably priced on a cost-per-gig basis
The Seagate Backup Plus is fast
Flexible
And good-looking. The drive's included backup software works well and is easy to use
High capacity. Low price. Comes with Dashboard software.
Impressive performance. Low power consumption.
The editors didn't like
Its plastic casing makes it susceptible to damage from accidental drops and mishandling
Short warranty for a more premium offering
Expected better sequential transfer numbers
Poor sequential/random performance
Warranty a little short
Needs an AC connection for the power supply
Pricing is equal to products from Western Digital when comparing the samesize units. We would like to see Seagate issue a challenge on price
Along with features.
Relying on one drive to back up so much data can be risky
Not as speedy (in some respects) as some lesser-capacity drives
Warranty a little short, Needs an AC connection for the power supply
Fast and reliable compared to its competitors, the Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive is an easy choice according to reviewers. Bonuses include software to make backing up social media content a snap and 200 GB of free cloud storage...
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Published: 2016-03-01, Author: Chris , review by: tomshardware.com
Easy integration into a local computer with backup scheduling, mobile and social media expansion.
Pricing is equal to products from Western Digital when comparing the samesize units. We would like to see Seagate issue a challenge on price, along with features.
The Seagate Backup Plus takes scheduled backup to a new level, with features designed to secure your digital life, not just your computer...
Cavernous capacity in a single drive, Reasonably priced on a cost-per-gig basis
Relying on one drive to back up so much data can be risky, Not as speedy (in some respects) as some lesser-capacity drives, Meant for backups, not installing and running software
Seagate's biggest-capacity-ever desktop backup drive is near bottomless and reasonably affordable. Just be sure your most crucial data is backed up somewhere else, too—8 terabytes of memories is a lot to lose. Read More…...
Industry leading 8TB in storage, Seamless backup functionality, Easy Mobile backups from iOS and Android; Social Media back up features
Poor sequential/random performance
The Seagate Backup Plus 8TB offers users with a seamless way to backup large amounts of data due to its huge capacity point. Couple this with its useful social media and smart phone functionality, and you have a highly recommended storage solution...
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Published: 2014-07-21, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: The Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive ($219.99) is basic, utilitarian storage designed to fit the widest possible strata of general users. This hard drive has lots of room for downloaded videos, holds multiple generations of historical backups, and is a r...
Published: 2014-07-21, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
High capacity. Low price. Comes with Dashboard software.
Wall-wart power adapter
The Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive (5TB) is incredibly spacious, reasonably fast, and since it has a class-leading 5 terabytes of storage, it costs only pennies per gigabyte....
Allows mobile backups from iOS and Android, Multiple copies of data can be stored, Easy to use software package
Short warranty for a more premium offering, Expected better sequential transfer numbers
The Seagate Plus Desktop Drive 5TB is a external drive with plenty of capacity, OS flexibility, and lots of options for use with social media for those looking for a reliable central repository for all of their files and media. ...
Published: 2013-01-14, Author: The , review by: hardwarebbq.com
Barracuda is a good choice for a drive with media backup utility. As can be seen on the 98.39GB Assorted movie file transfer and 1.34GB Assorted photos folder transfer, its quick or a 3 platter drive. Main concern is heat. Tests like HD Tune Pro and 98...
Its software is easy to use and can be programmed to run in hourly, daily and monthly increments
Its plastic casing makes it susceptible to damage from accidental drops and mishandling
The Seagate Backup Plus Slim is a lightweight and portable external hard drive, and you can use it in conjunction with backup software or with traditional click-and-drag methods. Its two-year warranty could be better, but it gives you plenty of time to id...
