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Need an endless storage solution? The Seagate Expansion Desktop 16TB external hard drive is your ultimate data bank. It gives you the space to back up all your 4K movies, thousands of photos, and heavy projects, without hesitation or deleting anything. Simply connect and start storing.
InterfaceUSB 3.0
Physical Size3.5"
Warranty2 Years
Massive Capacity for Every Need
The 16TB of the Seagate Expansion Desktop allows you to forget about storage worries for years to come. Whether you are a content creator, a photographer with huge photo collections, or simply love to keep all your movies and series in one place — this is the drive that will meet your needs. It's an ideal solution for proactive backups or expanding permanent storage space on your desktop computer.
| 4K Movies (average 8GB per movie) | ~2,000 movies |
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| High-Quality Photos (average 10MB) | ~1.6 million photos |
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| Modern AAA Games (average 50GB) | ~320 games |
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| Documents and Small Files | Virtually Infinite |
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⚡Fast USB 3.0The USB 3.0 interface allows for higher transfer speeds than USB 2.0.
💾Monstrous Storage Capacity16TB will suffice for most users for many years of work and backup.
🛡️Seagate ReliabilityA leading brand in the storage world, offering reliable and durable solutions.
Please Note- This is an HDD, not an SSD — speeds are slower
- Requires separate power connection (not portable)
- 3.5-inch physical size — not intended for frequent carrying
- Read/write speeds limited compared to NVMe
