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product_id: 336457945
title: "Seagate Expansion 1TB External HDD - USB 3.0 for Windows and Mac with 3 yr Data Recovery Services, Portable Hard Drive (STKM1000400)"
brand: "seagate"
price: "€ 138.92"
currency: EUR
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# USB 3.0 high-speed interface 1TB storage capacity 3-year Rescue Data Recovery included Seagate Expansion 1TB External HDD - USB 3.0 for Windows and Mac with 3 yr Data Recovery Services, Portable Hard Drive (STKM1000400)

**Brand:** seagate
**Price:** € 138.92
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Seagate Expansion 1TB External HDD - USB 3.0 for Windows and Mac with 3 yr Data Recovery Services, Portable Hard Drive (STKM1000400) by seagate
- **How much does it cost?** € 138.92 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/336457945-seagate-expansion-1tb-external-hdd-usb-3-0-for-windows)

## Best For

- seagate enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted seagate brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 1TB Storage:** Carry your entire digital life effortlessly with a full terabyte of space.
- • **Cross-Platform Ready:** Plug-and-play compatibility with both Windows and Mac for instant productivity.
- • **Blazing USB 3.0 Speeds:** Experience seamless drag-and-drop transfers with up to 120MB/s read speeds—no more waiting around.
- • **Compact & Portable Design:** Sleek 2.5-inch form factor fits perfectly in your bag or purse—work anywhere, anytime.
- • **Peace of Mind Data Protection:** Exclusive 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Service guards your files against the unexpected.

## Overview

The Seagate Expansion 1TB External HDD combines a spacious 1TB mechanical drive with USB 3.0 connectivity for fast data transfers on both Windows and Mac systems. Its compact 2.5-inch design makes it ultra-portable, while the included 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Service ensures your valuable data stays protected against accidental loss. Perfect for professionals needing reliable, on-the-go storage with effortless plug-and-play setup.

## Description

From the manufacturer EASY DRAG AND DROP Simply drag and drop photos, songs, videos, docs and more onto Expansion portable drive. WORKS WITH WINDOWS AND MAC COMPUTERS Ready to go right out of the box with automatic recognition for quick and simple setup. EASY PLUG-AND-PLAY High-speed USB 3.0 cable seamlessly plugs into PCs/Macs. No wall adapter needed. EXTRA STORAGE FOR PC Free up computer space by adding on the extra capacity of Expansion portable drive SMALL DRIVE. BIG CAPACITY Made for on-the-go days, Expansion Portable drive is small enough to fit into a bag or purse, all while storing a huge digital library. WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK When unexpected happens - like water damage or natural disaster-Rescue Services help you defend against data loss and retrieval cost so you can rest easier

Review: Works As Expected - Performs as expected form a hard disk, [Test Results and hardkdisk photos in Images] Physical: It's light weight and small size (smaller than palm) The case is of okayish quality, if you press on it, it gets flexed maybe they should have made it a bit stronger the cable quality is good It comes in a single box with HDD and cable no additional case/cover included Storage Capacity: 931GB (10,00,17,05,86,112 bytes as reported by File Explorer Windows) which is exptected from a 1TB drive Since many people were complaining its not 1000 GB or 1024GB, windows will show different capacity then what a manufacturer advertise, you can look up on google on how that works In short the 931GB is what you'll get from a 1TB drive(any drive not just this one) Performance: As expected in a HDD Speed is as expected for a HDD Crystal Disk Mark test The first speed test i ran the write speed was slow but reconnecting it again it was good Speed tests are in images, for comparision i included benchmark of my internal drive as well {E drive: Seagate , D drive : My internal drive} both of 1TB When the drive is busy writing reponse time jumps upto 15 seconds They are both similar in terms of speed so no complaints there Test 1 copying ~3.5gb files of different sizes from 100KB to 200MB Took around 2 minute, avg speed of 25MB/s (write), there was some fluctuations when transfering smaller files Test 2 copying ~200GB folder with .mp4 files (all files over 500MB) Avg speed 100MB/s (write), the speed stayed pretty much the same Note: Sometimes it gives only 26MB/s write speed and other times over 100MB/s write speeds and i cant figure out why it does that, all my ports in the laptop are USB 3.1 gen1 so idk why the speed difference is there maybe some connection issue Connector : Its a USB A to USB micro B superspeed connector, the cable length is ~40cm which is okay and cable and pin quality is good Temperature : after a few tests the case became warm to touch or 45C as reported by software Its idle temperature is around 38C~39C at room temperature When plugged in computer there is a slight vibration if you hold it(which is fine), but no significant noise when reading or writing This is a short term test, i will update the review if anything happends regarding the drive As of now the the purchse for me was worth it, i bought it for INR 4899 during great indian festival sale
Review: good - good quality

## Features

- Digital Storage Capacity - 1TB; Get an extra layer of protection for your data with the included 3 year Rescue Data Recovery Services
- Form Factor - 2.5 Inches, Hardware Interface - USB 3.0, Drive RPM - 5400
- Password protected - No; Sleek and simple portable drive design for taking photos, movies, music, and more on-the-go
- Automatic recognition of Windows and Mac computers for simple setup (Reformatting required for use with Time Machine)
- Drag-and-drop file saving
- USB 3.0 powered

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08ZJDWTJ1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #190 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #3 in External Hard Disks |
| Box Contents | Seagate® Expansion portable hard drive, 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable, Quick start guide, Limited Warranty: APAC - 3 years, Rescue Data Recovery Services |
| Brand | Seagate |
| Brand Name | Seagate |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 20,350 Reviews |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
| Enclosure Material | plastic |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00763649160336, 03660619040148, 10763649160333 |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 2.0/3.0 |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Hard Disk Type | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard-Drive Size | 1 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC |
| Importer Contact Information | SUPERTRON INDIA PVT LTD, SUPERTON HOUSE 2., COOPER LANE,OFF R N MUKHERJEE ROAD, KOLKATA |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 11.7L x 8W x 1.5Th Centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Portable Hard Drive |
| Item Weight | 0.4 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Seagate Technology (Thailand) Limited. India Customer Care No: 18003092525, Seagate Technology (Thailand) Limited. India Customer Care No: 18003092525 |
| Manufacturer Contact Information | Seagate Technology (Thailand) Limited. India Customer Care No: 18003092525 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | STKM1000400 |
| Media Speed | 120 |
| Model Name | STKM1000400 |
| Model Number | STKM1000400 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Packer Contact Information | Seagate Technology (Thailand) Limited, 90 Moo 15 Tambol Sungnoen, Amphur Sungnoen, Nakhonratchasima 30170, Thailand |
| Product Features | Data Recovery Service, Portable |
| Read Speed | 120 Megabytes Per Second |
| Special Feature | Data Recovery Service , Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business |
| UPC | 763649160336 |
| Unit Count | 4 Count |
| Warranty Description | 3 years limited warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Seagate
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 1 TB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** USB 2.0/3.0
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Data Recovery Service, Portable

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this be used with Ubuntu desktop?**
A: Yeah off course it will !!!

**Q: Will it work with Ubuntu OS?**
A: Hi,

Our New Seagate Expansion Model drives are formatted to work with both Window OS and Mac (as per our datasheet). Customers need to change file format and use compatible cables to get it to work in other devices (Gaming consoles, Smart TV, Android, iPad etc) & operating systems (Linux etc) at their own discretion.

**Q: Do we use it using adaptor connect to type C in Android?**
A: No

**Q: Can data transferred from Mac?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works As Expected
*by A***R on 5 October 2024*

Performs as expected form a hard disk, [Test Results and hardkdisk photos in Images] Physical: It's light weight and small size (smaller than palm) The case is of okayish quality, if you press on it, it gets flexed maybe they should have made it a bit stronger the cable quality is good It comes in a single box with HDD and cable no additional case/cover included Storage Capacity: 931GB (10,00,17,05,86,112 bytes as reported by File Explorer Windows) which is exptected from a 1TB drive Since many people were complaining its not 1000 GB or 1024GB, windows will show different capacity then what a manufacturer advertise, you can look up on google on how that works In short the 931GB is what you'll get from a 1TB drive(any drive not just this one) Performance: As expected in a HDD Speed is as expected for a HDD Crystal Disk Mark test The first speed test i ran the write speed was slow but reconnecting it again it was good Speed tests are in images, for comparision i included benchmark of my internal drive as well {E drive: Seagate , D drive : My internal drive} both of 1TB When the drive is busy writing reponse time jumps upto 15 seconds They are both similar in terms of speed so no complaints there Test 1 copying ~3.5gb files of different sizes from 100KB to 200MB Took around 2 minute, avg speed of 25MB/s (write), there was some fluctuations when transfering smaller files Test 2 copying ~200GB folder with .mp4 files (all files over 500MB) Avg speed 100MB/s (write), the speed stayed pretty much the same Note: Sometimes it gives only 26MB/s write speed and other times over 100MB/s write speeds and i cant figure out why it does that, all my ports in the laptop are USB 3.1 gen1 so idk why the speed difference is there maybe some connection issue Connector : Its a USB A to USB micro B superspeed connector, the cable length is ~40cm which is okay and cable and pin quality is good Temperature : after a few tests the case became warm to touch or 45C as reported by software Its idle temperature is around 38C~39C at room temperature When plugged in computer there is a slight vibration if you hold it(which is fine), but no significant noise when reading or writing This is a short term test, i will update the review if anything happends regarding the drive As of now the the purchse for me was worth it, i bought it for INR 4899 during great indian festival sale

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ good
*by A***V on 21 June 2026*

good quality

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the Best External Hard Drive for the price
*by D***A on 15 June 2026*

This is an excellent choice for storing your files. It's a very compact option for 5TB capacity and it's a plug and play. The speed for copying the files was very good.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-20*