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Seagate Expansion SSD 500GB Solid State Drive – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop and Mac, 3-Year Rescue Service (STJD500400)
Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB |
Hard Disk Interface | USB 1.1 |
Connectivity Technology | USB 3.0 port or USB-C port (required for USB 3.0 transfer speeds) |
Brand | Seagate |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Solid State Hard Drive |
Compatible Devices | Laptop |
Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
About this item
- Expansion SSD is a mini USB 3.0 SSD featuring a lightweight, minimalist design for busy days and bustling commutes
- High-speed, portable solid state Drive is perfect for streaming stored videos directly to the laptop, scrolling seamlessly through photos, and backing up content on the go
- This external drive includes a USB cable that works seamlessly with Windows and Mac laptops (purchase adapter separately for use with USB-C computers. Reformatting may be required for use with time Machine).
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Top Brand: Seagate
From the manufacturer
A Little Speed. All You Need.
Small, fast, and on-the-go ready, Expansion SSD delivers sleek external solid state backup for laptops. Ultra light, it slips in any bag practically unnoticed. And beyond simple, it transfers files in a flash—just drag, drop, done.
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1TB | Max Capacity | 1TB |
400MB/s | Max Speed | 400MB/s |
| Shock Resistant | |
USB 3.0 | Interface | USB 3.0 |
Windows/ Mac | Works with | Windows/ Mac |
Classic | Enclosure | Textile |
1TB | Max Capacity | 500GB |
400MB/s | Max Speed | 400MB/s |
| Shock Resistant | |
USB 3.0 | Interface | USB 3.0 |
Windows/ Mac | Works with | Windows/ Mac |
Classic | Enclosure | Camo |
1TB | Max Capacity | 2TB |
400MB/s | Max Speed | 540MB/s |
| Shock Resistant | |
USB 3.0 | Interface | USB-C, USB 3.0 |
Windows/ Mac | Works with | Windows/ Mac |
Classic | Enclosure | Aluminum |
What’s Included
Seagate Expansion SSD, 20 cm USB 3.0 cable, quick start guide
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Storage Capacity | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Portability | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.9 | 4.6 |
Easy to use | — | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.0 |
Tech Support | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 | — | — | 3.9 |
Light weight | 5.0 | 4.8 | — | 4.6 | — | — |
Sold By | — | ARAGON LLC | Amazon.com | UnionSine-US | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
storage capacity | 500 GB | 6 GB | 2 TB | 500 GB | 2 TB | 2 TB |
hardware interface | usb3.0 | usb3.0 | usb | usb3.0 | solid state drive | usb3.1 c |
compatible devices | Laptop | Desktop | Laptop, Desktop | Laptop, Desktop, xbox, PS4 | iPhone 15, Desktop PC, Laptop, Gaming Console | Laptop, Desktop, Tablet |
form factor | 2.5-inch | 3.5-inch | Portable | 2.5-inch | Portable | Portable |
write speed | 400 | — | — | 100 | 1950 | 1000 megabits per second |
read speed | 400 megabytes per second | 120 megabytes per second | 1 bytes per second | 120 megabytes per second | 2000 megabytes per second | 1050 megabytes per second |
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Product Description
Expansion SSD is an ultra-small, high-speed, portable solid state Drive Perfect for streaming stored videos directly to a laptop, scrolling seamlessly through photos, and backing up content on the go. Featuring a sleek, minimalist design with a USB interface and simple drag-and-drop functionality, it's a stylish and convenient USB storage accessory for both Windows and Mac laptops (purchase USB-C cable separately for use with USB-C computers). Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included three-year limited product.
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Technical Details
Brand | Seagate |
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Series | Seagate Expansion |
Item model number | STJD500400 |
Hardware Platform | PC, Mac |
Item Weight | 2.24 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 5.95 x 4.25 x 1.75 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.95 x 4.25 x 1.75 inches |
Color | Black |
Flash Memory Size | 500 |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 1.1 |
Manufacturer | Seagate |
ASIN | B07X3XGG3F |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 31, 2019 |
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4.6 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #953 in External Hard Drives |
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Customers like the speed, size and ease of setup of the computer drive. They mention that it works well, is compact and portable. Some appreciate the quality and storage of the product. That said, opinions are mixed on performance and value.
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Customers like the speed of the computer drive or storage. They say it works well for their computer and is very fast.
"...Super fast, USB 3.0, don't notice any difference between games running from the main drive compared to this external one...." Read more
"The hard drive is very compact and is reasonably fast for a hard drive that is used to work from multiple laptops...." Read more
"Read/write speeds way slow" Read more
"As Advertised, Well Packed, Plug and Use, Fast Delivery" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the computer drive. They mention that it is easy to transport with a lot of items, and it is a great product in a compact package. Some customers also appreciate the size being portable.
"Great product in a compact package. The small physical size makes this device easy to transport with a lot of memory for such a small package." Read more
"The hard drive is very compact and is reasonably fast for a hard drive that is used to work from multiple laptops...." Read more
"Amazingly small and light. Takes up no space in my back pack but lets me carry my whole computer world with me. Easy to utilize with Mac...." Read more
"They just keep getting smaller and faster. Easy start up.I would buy it again" Read more
Customers find the computer drive easy to set up. They mention that it backs up their files daily, and there are no setup or drivers needed. They also say that it is easy to use with Mac and highly recommend this brand and this size.
"...Easy to utilize with Mac. Highly recommend this brand and this size." Read more
"As Advertised, Well Packed, Plug and Use, Fast Delivery" Read more
"Easy to set up and my files are backed up daily." Read more
"They just keep getting smaller and faster. Easy start up.I would buy it again" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the computer drive. They mention that it stores quickly, and is easy to set up. Customers also say that their files are backed up daily.
"...The small physical size makes this device easy to transport with a lot of memory for such a small package." Read more
"Stores quickly and easy to format! Thanks!" Read more
"Easy to set up and my files are backed up daily." Read more
"Worth it , big space in small SSD." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the computer drive. Some mention it worked fine, while others say it stopped working and the return window is closed. The light that comes on the product shows no sign of life, and some say it's not a reliable product.
"...Still working great almost a year in. I wish I had bought a few more lol." Read more
"...Now, less than 2 months later the hardware has completely failed and it's not working at all. Great." Read more
"...Subsequent backups takes just 3 or 4 minutes. Works well with Mac if you format it correctly. Don’t assume. Read the manual on line." Read more
"So I've had this drive for about 3 months and now it's dead! Not even heavy enough to make a good paper weight...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the computer drive. Some say it's a good product, while others say it is a complete waste of money and a defective product.
"Quality is really great!" Read more
"...Seagate official tech support web, and I realized, this thing is totally GARBAGE.... DO NOT BUY IT!" Read more
"Excellent product, massive price jump lately though..." Read more
"...Complete waste of money." Read more
Customers are disappointed with the detection of the drive. They mention that the drive can be detected by their laptop, but it doesn't work as expected. Some customers also mention that their MacBook does not detect the drive and it is no longer visible.
"...MacBook screen locks, come back, unlock MacBook, and the drive is no longer visible. I try to reconnect, nothing...." Read more
"Initially, the drive can be detected by my laptop, and few hours later this thing was like entirely dead...." Read more
"...with any number of wires the indicator light stays dark and no drive is detected. Complete waste of money." Read more
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Good for its price and hasn't failed me yet.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021
Good for its price and hasn't failed me yet.
If your looking for an SSD with a no thought set up this is for you!
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Only thing is I wish it had a better plug to plug the box as its fragile has 2 little metal pieces as the end of the usp port and I find if you don't get in it right can easily bend . I do recommend it if your gentle with it..
Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2021
Only thing is I wish it had a better plug to plug the box as its fragile has 2 little metal pieces as the end of the usp port and I find if you don't get in it right can easily bend . I do recommend it if your gentle with it..