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Seagate Basic STJL4000400 4 TB

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Seagate STJL4000400
Colour
Placement
external
Type
HDD
Features
for PC
Volume
4 TB
Form factor
2.5 "
Connection
USB-A 5Gbps
Manufacturer's warranty
1 year
Material
plastic
Size
117x80x20 mm
Weight
270 g
Official Website
seagate.com
Added to E-Catalog
March 2020

A compact and lightweight high-capacity 2.5" external hard drive from the 2020 Seagate Basic family of mobile HDD drives, which consists of four models with capacities from 1000 to 5000 GB. In addition to capacity, it features an elegant, minimalistic exterior design, compact dimensions size and low power consumption, which is fundamentally important when working with laptops.

The use of such a disk will help free up space on the SSD/HDD drive of a computer running the Windows operating system (after formatting, it is ready to work with Mac OS). who wants to have important data at hand on a business trip, trip or travel. It is connected to the computer using a high-speed USB 3.2 Gen1 serial interface, the high bandwidth of which (5 Gbps) is quite enough for quickly copying/writing files.

It is worth adding this interface. is fully backward compatible with the previous USB 2.0 standard. The Seagate Basic STJL4000400 hard drive is positioned as a product in the mid-price category. It will help solve the problems of backup, storage and transfer of user data. The impressive capacity (4 TB) is enough for files of any work projects, significant volumes of amateur/professional media content and a large number of backup copies.

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Seagate Basic 4TB 2.5" 5400 RPM USB 3.0 External Hard Drive STJL4000400

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Seagate Basic - USB Type-C External HDD in Silver - 4 TB

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Seagate STJL4000400

The Easy Way to Store and Go:- Seagate Basic pairs delivers simple drag-and-drop backup in a lightweight, compact design. The... moreresult? Up to 5 TB of extra storage for your computer in a portable hard drive that's perfect for life on the go.Give Your Computer Extra Portable Hard Drive Space:- Whether you want to free up hard drive space on your Windows computer or simply back up files so that you've got a second copy, Seagate Basic makes it ridiculously easy — just drag and drop! With up to 5 TB of capacity, there's plenty of room for your growing collection of files.Take Your Backup Hard Drive Anywhere:- Lightweight, compact, and totally portable, Seagate Basic is designed so that you can bring loads of files wherever you go. Just slip the USB 3.0 external hard drive in your bag, head out, and connect to your computer via the included cable.No Software. No Fuss:- When it comes to backup for Windows, Seagate Basic gets straight to the point. You don't need to worry about installing software or anything else — it's ready to go out of the box. To use with Macs, simply reformat.- Welcome to simple, on-the-go storage for your digital world.
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Seagate Basic external hard drive 4 TB 2.5" 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) STJL4000400

Seagate Basic external hard drive 4 TB 2.5" 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Silver
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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Seagate Basic Basic hard drive is generally well-received for its reliability and affordability. Users appreciate its long-lasting performance, with one reviewer mentioning it has worked flawlessly for six years. The drive is noted for its portability and competitive pricing, making it a popular choice for those needing a simple storage solution. However, some users have pointed out that the build quality feels flimsy, with the plastic material being described as unpleasant to the touch and prone to slipping. Despite these concerns, the drive is considered a good option for basic storage needs, especially for those who store data infrequently. Overall, it performs its function well, although some may find the physical design lacking.
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good model, I liked it.
7 September 2020 
Bought 2 disks in 2014, one of them is used by a friend and it still works for her, I load it with all sorts of info, use it carefully, it still works and that makes me happy.
Has been working for 6 years without any issues.
Did not notice
use Seagate Basic month or more
normal model, nothing special
8 November 2024 
the storage device is suitable for those who store data at home and then place this storage device in a drawer for use once a month, for example, for backups.
one of the cheapest storage devices in its segment.
flimsy body
folletstuse Seagate STJL4000400 more than year
great model, love it
27 April 2025 
I can't say much about this model. I got it as a portable drive for my "dump" of files. In the end, I'm using it as a permanent hard drive. No complaints, it performs its function.
Price, portability
No
Kirilouse Seagate STJL1000400 more than year
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Seagate Basic STJL4000400 configurations

Price for Seagate Basic STJL4000400
Seagate Basic STJL1000400 1 TBfrom £67.9914 offers
Seagate Basic STJL2000400 2 TBfrom £86.4924 offers
Seagate Basic STJL4000400 4 TBfrom £139.9913 offers
Seagate Basic STJL5000400 5 TBfrom £153.9918 offers
Video reviews

Nothing extra

Seagate Basic fully justifies its name. This is an affordable, simple and at the same time high-quality external HDD for those who value more than additional features. The design here is for everyone. Seagate has been fiddling with looks lately (look at the Seagate Backup Plus Ultra), but in this case they just made the most simple and practical grey box with a minimum of identification marks. At the end there is only a small company logo and a miniature indicator light strip that glows when the drive is turned on and blinks while data is being copied. But no gloss and traces of the hands.

Simple and practical body

Inside the case, a hard drive of its own production with a volume of 4 TB and a spindle speed of 5400 rpm is hidden. In synthetic tests, the drive shows good speeds at 132 MB / s for both reading and writing. It is worth noting that even with a long load, such as creating backups or transferring a library of games and movies to a new computer, the hard drive remains moderately quiet. But with the temperature, everything is not so smooth, in tests we managed to warm it up to 56 °C. Therefore, when transferring large amounts of data, it is advisable to lay it on its side so that hot air does not accumulate in the lower part of the case. Given this, it's even a little insulting that Seagate gives it only a year of warranty, against 2 – 3 years for competitors.

Simple and efficient DiscWizard and SeaTools utilities

Included with the drive is nothing but instructions, like any normal external HDD, it is seen by a computer without installing additional drivers. However, on the official website you can download a couple of useful utilities that will greatly simplify life in the future. DiscWizard will help you properly format the drive to work correctly with your system, transfer the necessary data from another hard drive, and set up a backup for the system. A small utility SeaTools helps with disk diagnostics.