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Expansion Desktop, 4TB, External Hard Drive vs 2TB Portable Hard Drive

Ravvy scores Expansion Desktop, 4TB, External Hard Drive at 85.35 and 2TB Portable Hard Drive at 84.52. Expansion Desktop, 4TB, External Hard Drive takes the overall pick, best for home office users and collectors of large media libraries.

Ravvy pick

Seagate Expansion Desktop, 4TB, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 (STKP4000400) 4TB Desktop
85.3

$183

A solid choice for high-capacity desktop archiving that trades portability and SSD speed for affordability and included data recovery services.

Seagate 2TB Portable Hard Drive | USB 3.0 (STGX2000400)
84.5

$130

How they score

FactorExpansion Desktop, 4TB, External Hard Drive2TB Portable Hard Drive
Quietness85–
Portability30–
Storage Density92–
Value for Money89–
Setup Simplicity96.5–

Expansion Desktop, 4TB, External Hard Drive

What owners praise

  • Generous 4TB capacity for the price
  • Included 1-year data recovery service plan
  • Sturdy enclosure with premium materials
  • Instant recognition on Windows and Mac
  • Fast USB 3.0 interface for sequential transfers

What to know first

  • Requires an external power adapter
  • Mechanical 5400 RPM speed limits random access
  • Bulky form factor not meant for travel

Skip it if digital nomads or those needing high-speed video editing drives

2TB Portable Hard Drive

Specs side by side

SpecExpansion Desktop, 4TB, External Hard Drive2TB Portable Hard Drive
ASINB093BVXYSVB07CRG94G3
BrandSeagateSeagate
ColorBlackPORTABLE
Item Width4.2 centimeters–
Model NameSeagate ExpansionExpansion
Read Speed120 megabytes_per_second120 megabytes_per_second
Form Factor3.5-inchPortable
Item Length17.87 centimeters–
Item Weight950 g190 g
Media Speed120120
ManufacturerSeagateSeagate
Model NumberSTKP4000400STGX2000400

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