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Seagate Firecuda Gaming SSD 500 GB External Solid State Drive

Name: Seagate Firecuda Gaming SSD 500 GB External Solid State Drive - USB-C USB 3.0 with NVMe for PC Laptop (STJP500400)
Brand: Seagate
SKU: B0839T2V2B

Status: Seagate Firecuda Gaming SSD 500 GB External…: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 22:26 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Seagate Firecuda Gaming SSD 500 GB External Solid State Drive is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the PC & gaming hardware category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Blazing-fast speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s for smooth gaming experience
✓ Backed by Seagate's warranty and support channels

Cons

✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Everything you do - installing games, booting up, loading levels, auto saving, the FireCuda Gaming SSD helps you do it faste and that’s because it uses NVMe SSD performance to optimise USB 3.2 Generation 2x2 technology.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Seagate Firecuda Gaming SSD 500 GB External Solid State Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. Seagate's PC & gaming hardware 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 PC & gaming hardware 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

It’s a portable USB-C solid state drive that accelerates booting, loading and saving with cutting-edge USB 3.2 Generation 2x2 technology
Blazing-fast speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s for smooth gaming experience
Using the included Seagate Toolkit software suite, explore a range of colours and light patterns to complement your PC rig

Full Specifications

ASIN	B0839T2V2B
Brand	Seagate
Color	Black
Series	STJP500400
Language	English, English, English
Hard Drive	500 GB Solid State Drive
Item Weight	3.53 ounces
Manufacturer	SEAGATE
Model Number	STJP500400
Special Feature	Portable
Flash Memory Size	500 GB
Hardware Platform	PC, Mac
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Item model number	STJP500400
Compatible Devices	Laptop
Product Dimensions	0.39 x 2.07 x 4.11 inches
Hard Disk Interface	USB 1.1
Date First Available	January 15, 2020
Hard Drive Interface	USB 1.1
Item DimensionsLxWxH	0.39 x 2.07 x 4.11 inches
Full listing title	Seagate Firecuda Gaming SSD 500 GB External Solid State Drive - USB-C USB 3.0 with NVMe for PC Laptop (STJP500400)

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