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Seagate 5000 gb One Touch 5TB External Hard Drive HDD – Black USB 3.0 for PC Laptop and Mac, 1 year MylioCreate, 4 Months Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan (STKC5000410)
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Seagate 5000 gb One Touch 5TB External Hard Drive HDD

Bottom line: The Seagate 5000 gb One Touch 5TB External Hard Drive HDD: 5TB capacity in a bus-powered portable drive - no power adapter to carry; main trade-off: USB 3.0 only - no USB-C port or Thunderbolt on the drive itself.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 5TB capacity in a bus-powered portable drive - no power adapter to carry
  • ✓ One-click backup plus scheduled daily, weekly, or monthly runs
  • ✓ Brushed metal enclosure instead of the usual glossy plastic
  • ✓ Bundles 1-year Mylio Create and 4-month Adobe CC Photography Plan

Cons

  • ✗ USB 3.0 only - no USB-C port or Thunderbolt on the drive itself
  • ✗ Mechanical HDD, so it is far slower than an external SSD
  • ✗ Reformatting may be required before Time Machine will use it
  • ✗ Software bundles must be redeemed within a year of registration and are not available in all countri

Manufacturer description

The Seagate One Touch 5TB gives you a full 5TB of portable backup space in an enclosure small enough to live in a laptop bag. It connects over USB 3.0 with the included cable, so setup on Windows or macOS is plug-and-play with no external power brick to carry. Seagate's included backup software lets you back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly runs, which makes it a practical drop-in for photo libraries, project files, and game captures that have outgrown internal storage. Mac users should note that reformatting may be required before the drive works with…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Seagate 5000 gb One Touch 5TB External Hard Drive HDD 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Seagate One Touch 5TB work with a Mac?

Yes. It works with both Windows and Mac over USB 3.0, but reformatting may be required before you can use it with Time Machine.

Do I need to plug this drive into a wall outlet?

No. The One Touch is a portable drive that draws power over the included USB 3.0 cable, so a single connection to your PC or laptop handles both data and power.

What connection does it use, and will it work with USB-C?

The drive uses USB 3.0 with the included cable. A USB-A to USB-C adapter or cable is needed for a computer that only has USB-C ports.

What software comes with it?

Registration unlocks a one-year Mylio Create subscription and a four-month Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan membership. Both must be redeemed within one year of drive registration and are not offered in every country.

Is this drive reliable enough for backups?

Seagate's software supports scheduled daily, weekly, or monthly backups. As with any single drive, keep a second copy of irreplaceable files.

Key Features

  • Store and access photos and files with Seagate One Touch, an on-the-go USB drive for Windows and Mac (Reformatting may be required for use with Time Machine)
  • The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, this portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure
  • Great as a laptop hard drive or PC hard drive, simply plug in via USB 3.0 to back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups
  • Edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan. (Must redeem within one year of drive registration. Not available in all countries.)
  • The available storage capacity may vary.

Full Specifications

UPC763649150177
ASINB08GRFZ2KD
BrandSeagate
ColorBlack
Model NameOne Touch HDD
Read Speed120 Megabytes Per Second
Form FactorPortable
Media Speed120 Megabytes Per Second
ManufacturerSeagate
Model NumberSTKC5000410
Built-In MediaONE TOUCH HDD 5TB USB3.0
Hard-Drive Size5 TB
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Installation TypeExternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate540 Megabits Per Second
Enclosure MaterialMetal
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceUSB 3.0
Full listing titleSeagate 5000 gb One Touch 5TB External Hard Drive HDD – Black USB 3.0 for PC Laptop and Mac, 1 year MylioCreate, 4 Months Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan (STKC5000410)

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