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Seagate STEA1500400 1.5 TB External Hard Drive

Name: Seagate STEA1500400 1.5 TB External Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: B019NT1P66

Status: Seagate STEA1500400 1.5 TB External Hard Drive (1.5TB hard drive): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-18 04:22 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 1.5TB hard drive): Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 1.5 TB USB 2.0…, $200.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 10:19 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Seagate STEA1500400 1.5 TB External Hard Drive: 1.5 TB capacity adds room for roughly 300,000 photos or a large game library; main trade-off: mechanical platter drive, so slower than any SSD-based external option.

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Same 1.5TB hard drive: Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 1.5 TB USB 2.0… — $200.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 10:19 UTC (price may vary).

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 1.5 TB capacity adds room for roughly 300,000 photos or a large game library
✓ USB 3.0 transfer speeds for faster backups than USB 2.0 drives
✓ Bus-powered over USB, so no separate AC adapter or wall outlet needed
✓ Drag-and-drop file saving works immediately without installing software

Cons

✗ Mechanical platter drive, so slower than any SSD-based external option
✗ 1.5 TB is an unusual middle capacity between common 1 TB and 2 TB tiers
✗ No hardware encryption or fingerprint lock listed in the specs
✗ Bus-powered spinning drive can stall on low-power or unpowered USB hubs

Manufacturer description

Seagate STEA1500400 1.5 TB External Hard Drive

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Seagate STEA1500400 1.5 TB External Hard Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. Seagate's external storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for external storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

Drag and drop file saving right out of the box
USB powered
Fast data transfer with USB 3.0 connectivity
The easy-to-use storage solution.
Instantly adds storage capacity

Full Specifications

ASIN	B019NT1P66
Brand	Seagate
Series	Expansion
Hard Drive	1.5 TB Mechanical Hard Disk
Item Weight	6 ounces
Manufacturer	Seagate Technology
Model Number	STEA1500400
Hard Disk Size	1.5 TB
Special Feature	Portable
Flash Memory Size	1.5
Hardware Platform	PC, MAC
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Item model number	STEA1500400
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Product Dimensions	2.24 x 1.61 x 0.51 inches
Hard Disk Interface	USB 3.0
Date First Available	December 1, 2015
Hard Drive Interface	USB 3.0
Item DimensionsLxWxH	2.24 x 1.61 x 0.51 inches
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk

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Amazon shows no buyable offer for Seagate STEA1500400 1.5 TB External Hard Drive at the last check. The closest in-stock match with the same 1.5TB hard drive is Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 1.5 TB USB 2.0…. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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