Seagate STHP4000403

Overview

The Seagate STHP4000403 is a 4TB external hard drive designed to provide fast and reliable backup storage for photos, videos, documents, and creative projects. It connects via USB 3.0, enabling quicker data transfers while maintaining compatibility with older USB ports. The drive comes pre-formatted in exFAT, allowing seamless use with both Windows and macOS systems right out of the box.

Key features

• USB 3.0 interface delivers transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps, reducing wait times for large file copies.
• Plug-and-play setup with included micro-USB to USB-A cable, drawing power directly from your computer without needing an external adapter.
• Seagate Toolkit software enables on-demand backups, scheduled automatic backups, and folder mirroring for real-time data protection.
• Cross-platform compatibility thanks to exFAT formatting, making it easy to switch between Windows and macOS devices.
• Includes a one-year subscription to Mylio Create for organizing photos across multiple devices.
• Two-month trial of Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan offers access to Photoshop and Lightroom for editing on the go.
• Compact and lightweight design fits easily into backpacks or travel pouches, with a distinctive red finish for easy identification.

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 4 TB
• Interface: USB 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0)
• File system: exFAT (pre-formatted for Windows and macOS)
• Power: USB bus-powered via included micro-USB to USB-A cable
• Transfer speed: up to 5 Gbps theoretical maximum

Connectivity and compatibility

This external hard drive connects through a USB 3.0 port, which is widely supported on modern laptops and desktops. It also works with older USB 2.0 ports, though at reduced speeds. The exFAT file system ensures that both Windows and macOS computers can read and write to the drive without reformatting, making it a versatile choice for users who switch between platforms.

Ideal uses and environments

The Seagate Backup Plus 4TB is well suited for photographers needing to offload large image files while on location, students transporting projects between home and campus, and anyone who prefers keeping a physical backup of important data alongside cloud storage. Its compact size and bus-powered design make it convenient for mobile use, while the included software tools support efficient backup management and photo organization.

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