Seagate

Seagate Ultra Touch SSD

Name: Seagate Ultra Touch SSD, 500 GB, Portable External SSD, 2.5", USB 3.0, PC & Mac, White, 4 mo Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan and Three-yr
Brand: Seagate
SKU: B087S3Q929

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Bottom line: The Seagate Ultra Touch SSD: 3-year limited warranty plus 3-year Rescue data recovery; main trade-off: USB 3.0 interface caps speed below USB 3.2 Gen 2 rivals.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-18

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 3-year limited warranty plus 3-year Rescue data recovery
✓ Slim 10mm-thick, 75mm-long chassis fits a shirt pocket
✓ Works out of the box on PC, Mac, and Android
✓ Bundles a 4-month Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan

Cons

✗ USB 3.0 interface caps speed below USB 3.2 Gen 2 rivals
✗ 500GB fills fast for 4K video or RAW photo libraries
✗ Feature list cites conflicting 2-year and 3-year warranty terms
✗ Listing mixes STJW500401 and STJW1000400 part numbers

Manufacturer description

Seagate Ultra Touch SSD, 500 GB, Portable External SSD, 2.5", USB 3.0, PC & Mac, White, 4 mo Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan and Three-yr Rescue Services (STJW1000400)

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Seagate Ultra Touch SSD 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

Ready for Android with the included Android app, smartphone content can be managed quickly and easily
Item length 75.0 millimeters
Reliable Enjoy long-term security with the included 3-year limited warranty and rescue data recovery services for 3 years
Item height 10.0 millimeters
STJW500401
Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty and two-yr Rescue Data Recovery Services

Full Specifications

ASIN	B087S3Q929
Brand	Seagate
Color	Black
Series	STJW500401 Ultra Touch SSD
Hard Drive	Solid State Drive
Item Weight	2.29 ounces
Manufacturer	SEAGATE
Model Number	STJW500401
Power Source	Hand-operated
Special Feature	Portable
Flash Memory Size	500
Hardware Platform	PC, Mac
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Item model number	STJW500401
Compatible Devices	Laptop, Smartphone
Product Dimensions	2.95 x 2.19 x 0.39 inches
Date First Available	April 29, 2020
Item DimensionsLxWxH	2.95 x 2.19 x 0.39 inches
Hard Disk Description	Solid State Drive
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 Inches
Full listing title	Seagate Ultra Touch SSD, 500 GB, Portable External SSD, 2.5", USB 3.0, PC & Mac, White, 4 mo Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan and Three-yr Rescue Services (STJW1000400)

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