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Seagate SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch 4TB Desktop HDD (ST4000DM000) (Renewed)
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Seagate SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch 4TB Desktop HDD (ST4000DM000) (Renewed)

Bottom line: The Amazon Renewed Seagate SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch 4TB Desktop HDD: 4TB capacity holds roughly 480 HD movies, 800,000 photos or 1,000,000 songs; main trade-off: 5900 RPM limits sustained throughput versus 7200 RPM or any SSD.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For SSDs and PC storage upgrades, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 4TB capacity holds roughly 480 HD movies, 800,000 photos or 1,000,000 songs
  • ✓ SATA 6Gb/s interface drops straight into any standard 3.5-inch desktop bay
  • ✓ 5900 RPM platter runs cooler and quieter than 7200 RPM desktop drives
  • ✓ Certified Refurbished: functionality tested, cleaned and inspected before reshipping
  • ✓ Backed by a minimum 90-day Amazon Renewed warranty

Cons

  • ✗ 5900 RPM limits sustained throughput versus 7200 RPM or any SSD
  • ✗ Renewed unit, so platter hours and prior wear are unknown at purchase
  • ✗ May arrive in a generic box rather than retail Seagate packaging
  • ✗ Miscategorized as an SSD: this is a mechanical ST4000DM000 hard drive

Manufacturer description

The Power of OneThe Seagateamp;reg; Desktop HDD is the one hard drive for all your desktop applications. One drive for every need, supported by 30 years of trusted performance, reliability and simplicity.PERFECT WHEN YOU NEED TO:Build desktop or all-in-one PCs Equip home serversCreate PC-based gaming systemsImplement a desktop RAIDOutfit direct attached external storage devices (DAS)Build network attached storage devices (NAS)

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Amazon Renewed Seagate SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch 4TB Desktop HDD using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. Amazon Renewed's ssds & 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 ssds & 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

  • This Certified Refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, a minimum 90-day warranty, and may arrive in a generic box. Only select sellers who maintain a high performance bar may offer Certified Refurbished products on Amazon.com
  • Ideal for everyday desktop and computing storage
  • 4TB capacity stores 480 HD video, or 800,000 photos, or 1,000,000 songs
  • 5900 RPM
  • Store data faster with SATA 6GB/s interface

Full Specifications

BrandSeagate
ColorBlack, Stainless steel
Model NameST4000DM000
Read Speed6 gigabytes_per_second
Form Factor3.5-inch
Media Speed75 MB/s
Model NumberST4000DM000-cr
Built-In MediaInternal Hard Drive
Hard-Drive Size4 TB
Mfr Part NumberST4000DM000-cr
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Hardware PlatformPC; Mac
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate600 megabits_per_second
Enclosure MaterialAluminum/Glass
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceSerial ATA-600
Warranty Description90 days limited warranty

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