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26TB Seagate Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

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Seagate has 26TB Seagate Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (STKP26000400) on sale for $289.99. Shipping is free.

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  • Seagate Expansion desktop hard drive is user-friendly, requiring only a power adapter and USB-C Type-A cable to get started.
  • USB 3.0 allows fast file transfers for efficient data management.
  • Easily save files by simply dragging and dropping them, with no additional setup required.
  • It automatically recognizes both Windows and Mac computers for quick installation, although reformatting is necessary for Time Machine compatibility.
  • For added security and peace of mind, the drive comes with a limited warranty and includes Rescue Data Recovery Services.
  • Dimensions L x W x D: 178.75mm/7.037in × 41.90mm/1.649in × 125mm/4.921in.
  • Weight: 1176g/2.592lb.

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  • 4.7 out of 5 stars rating based on 100+ customer reviews.
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $40 less (12% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $329.99 at the time of this posting.
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Seagate has 26TB Seagate Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (STKP26000400) on sale for $289.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member N3RD_01 for sharing this deal.

Note: Please use sorting options on product page to select the "26TB" option before adding to cart. Our links may go to a product variant that is out of stock or not included in this deal. 

Product Details:
  • Seagate Expansion desktop hard drive is user-friendly, requiring only a power adapter and USB-C Type-A cable to get started.
  • USB 3.0 allows fast file transfers for efficient data management.
  • Easily save files by simply dragging and dropping them, with no additional setup required.
  • It automatically recognizes both Windows and Mac computers for quick installation, although reformatting is necessary for Time Machine compatibility.
  • For added security and peace of mind, the drive comes with a limited warranty and includes Rescue Data Recovery Services.
  • Dimensions L x W x D: 178.75mm/7.037in × 41.90mm/1.649in × 125mm/4.921in.
  • Weight: 1176g/2.592lb.

Editor's Notes

Written by ValPal2011 | Staff
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars rating based on 100+ customer reviews.
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $40 less (12% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $329.99 at the time of this posting.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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7.037in × 1.649in × 4.921in
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Jan 11, 2026 02:54 AM
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friedricebobJan 11, 2026 02:54 AM
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Stop. HAMR drives.

Ooooh ooooh oooh ooooh.


If shucking, these are barracuda. They are HAMR (laser warning on label) which is not found in normal barracuda line. So, many say these are exos designs but maybe out of spec for exos or ironWolf deployment.
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Jan 11, 2026 04:16 AM
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mditterJan 11, 2026 04:16 AM
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Can anyone confirm they have shucked these and it contains an Exos drive inside the enclosure? I got some of these in 2024 with Exos inside but they were 14tb drives. Great deal if these 26tb's contain Exos drives!
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peloJan 11, 2026 04:28 AM
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Quote from mditter :
Can anyone confirm they have shucked these and it contains an Exos drive inside the enclosure? I got some of these in 2024 with Exos inside but they were 14tb drives. Great deal if these 26tb's contain Exos drives!
The poster before you said they are Barracudas.
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davin900Jan 11, 2026 05:51 AM
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Quote from mditter :
Can anyone confirm they have shucked these and it contains an Exos drive inside the enclosure? I got some of these in 2024 with Exos inside but they were 14tb drives. Great deal if these 26tb's contain Exos drives!
They're always Barracuda at this capacity but there's a lot of debate on /r/datahoarder about whether that actually matters.
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boon24Jan 11, 2026 07:20 AM
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Quote from mditter :
Can anyone confirm they have shucked these and it contains an Exos drive inside the enclosure? I got some of these in 2024 with Exos inside but they were 14tb drives. Great deal if these 26tb's contain Exos drives!
I checked through crystal disc info on one of these I bought and it was a barracuda.
Jan 11, 2026 07:29 AM
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highonfireJan 11, 2026 07:29 AM
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Quote from davin900 :
They're always Barracuda at this capacity but there's a lot of debate on /r/datahoarder about whether that actually matters.
Yep. Seems that they are physically Identical to Exos, but unknown if the firmware difference would have any impact on reliability or if the platters for the Exos are binned and come from a higher quality bach yield. I've had 5x of this model/size in a DAS for about eight months, running 24/7. SMART data shows them to be functioning w/o issue, plus I have a backup of everything that would be difficult to replicate, so I'm comfortable in using them over Exos or WD Reds since that would nearly double the cost.

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MWinkJan 11, 2026 07:54 AM
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Quote from friedricebob :
If shucking, these are barracuda. They are HAMR (laser warning on label) which is not found in normal barracuda line. So, many say these are exos designs but maybe out of spec for exos or ironWolf deployment.
All the "normal" Barracudas over 10TB are HAMR as well.

Quote from mditter :
Can anyone confirm they have shucked these and it contains an Exos drive inside the enclosure? I got some of these in 2024 with Exos inside but they were 14tb drives. Great deal if these 26tb's contain Exos drives!
By all accounts, the 26TB Expansion never contained an Exos. Today, one shouldn't expect to find it in the smaller Expansions either.
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klbunJan 11, 2026 09:30 AM
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I would probably only need this much storage if I had digital video.
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Quote from highonfire :
Yep. Seems that they are physically Identical to Exos, but unknown if the firmware difference would have any impact on reliability or if the platters for the Exos are binned and come from a higher quality bach yield. I've had 5x of this model/size in a DAS for about eight months, running 24/7. SMART data shows them to be functioning w/o issue, plus I have a backup of everything that would be difficult to replicate, so I'm comfortable in using them over Exos or WD Reds since that would nearly double the cost.
How hoften do you write on it? thx
Jan 11, 2026 10:57 AM
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BladeDJan 11, 2026 10:57 AM
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Quote from klbun :
I would probably only need this much storage if I had digital video.
At 4k....Wink
Jan 11, 2026 11:14 AM
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theimage13Jan 11, 2026 11:14 AM
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Well, looks like I'm returning the one that's currently on its way from Best Buy that was $40 more.
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IagosYodaJan 11, 2026 01:22 PM
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serious noob question - is this in theory a good (decent) drive for storing a fairly large (15TB) video collection that will continue to grow? Even if it's a Barracuda on the inside? I understand enterprise-level drives have more durable parts but this is just one guy who has a bunch of ripped DVDs and blu-rays - it's not getting hammered 24/7 by an insurance data department.
With storage looking like it's not really getting any cheaper in the foreseeable future I am wondering if I should bite the barracuda bullet and grab one now. Thanks.
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30packofstrohsJan 11, 2026 01:25 PM
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Quote from friedricebob :
Stop. HAMR drives. Ooooh ooooh oooh ooooh. If shucking, these are barracuda. They are HAMR (laser warning on label) which is not found in normal barracuda line. So, many say these are exos designs but maybe out of spec for exos or ironWolf deployment.
Please explain. Googled understand the technology AI summary didn't state any down falls with HAMR. Appreciate your insight on the topic.

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argentumJan 11, 2026 01:30 PM
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Your scenario is mostly write once and then mostly just read, HAMR drive is perfect for such use case. Set it to spin down after 10 minutes~ish, it will probably be sleeping most of the time, and could out last your house Wink

Quote from IagosYoda :
serious noob question - is this in theory a good (decent) drive for storing a fairly large (15TB) video collection that will continue to grow? Even if it's a Barracuda on the inside? I understand enterprise-level drives have more durable parts but this is just one guy who has a bunch of ripped DVDs and blu-rays - it's not getting hammered 24/7 by an insurance data department.
With storage looking like it's not really getting any cheaper in the foreseeable future I am wondering if I should bite the barracuda bullet and grab one now. Thanks.

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