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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 $279.99. Shipping is free.

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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.

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  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on over 100 Seagate customer reviews.
    • 1-year limited warranty
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Seagate has 26TB Seagate Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (STKP26000400) on sale for $279.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member N3RD_01 for sharing this deal.

Note: Please use selection buttons 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 Nate650 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on over 100 Seagate customer reviews.
    • 1-year limited warranty
  • Additional notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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ShrewdString611
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Same price at NewEgg and Best Buy (Seller NewEgg)

https://www.newegg.com/seagate-ex...6822185116

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/s...J37C5H54FV
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Frank_Nitty
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Yep, that's why I bought mine back in June and at that time, it was $250 though B&H. I do remember Seagate was selling it for around $290 at the time which made me side w/ B&H.
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AquaGalley8616
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not my experience. I bought 2 of these 26TB Seagates and I get around 240-250 MB/s speeds in the enclosure , I just plugged it into my usb 3 port on my PC. I transferred stuff from my SSD/NVMe to this drive.

Also, before I bought this drive, I watched on youtube guys that bought the device, and shared their experience. I recommend doing that for anyone that buys something like this.
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Community Reviews

The 26TB Seagate Expansion Desktop is drawing attention as a cheap source of large-capacity storage, especially for shucking into NAS builds or using as cold backup space. The enclosure has been getting real-world transfer reports around 240 to 250 MB per second over USB 3, and some setups run Plex or media storage fine when the drive is not the bottleneck. The main cautions are noise, heat, and uncertainty about what drive is inside, with reports of Barracuda or HAMR based units and warnings that it is not rated for 24/7 NAS use. The micro USB B connector and awkward shucking process also stand out. A practical pick for bulk storage if you can live with the quirks.

  • people building a TrueNAS or home NAS media library who want to buy multiple units to shuck because commenters said it can be a good price for NAS-style media storage and they planned to update their TrueNAS setup after buying 2 to shuck.

    Astroballs

  • home users consolidating backups and using a 3-2-1 (or similar) redundancy plan who want extra storage that they keep on the shelf and power up only when needed because commenters described using these as an "insurance policy" rather than a daily driver and said they don't plan to shuck or trust it for always-on NAS/DAS.

    lylerasputin

  • Plex users who are okay with using a dedicated streaming device (not relying on the TV app) because commenters said TV apps can be slow and recommended using a fast Roku/Fire TV/Apple TV for Plex instead.

    scrapplejoe

  • buyers who want to use the enclosure for high-throughput transfers on a USB 3 port because one commenter reported ~240-250 MB/s speeds when transferring from an SSD/NVMe to the drive in the enclosure.

    AquaGalley8616

  • people who need infrequently accessed extra storage and can tolerate that it's not a 24/7 NAS-rated drive because commenters said this type of drive is intended for extra storage of infrequently accessed data (and not for always-on operation).

    paliknight

  • people who are sensitive to noise or who expect quiet operation because commenters said the drive is noisier than expected (including loud thumping/tapping sounds and loud noise when waking from sleep).

    SuperTXLurkerChpByrFindMeaSteal

  • anyone planning to run it as a 24/7 NAS/server drive because multiple commenters cautioned that NAS/server 24/7-rated drives are preferable and that this drive is intended for infrequently accessed extra storage.

    paliknightAquaGalley8616

  • buyers who are trying to shuck for a NAS but need reliability for critical data because commenters reported shucked drives failing quickly (including one that failed within a few days) and said it was a "real pita" to deal with returns/exchanges after shucking.

    hizzaah

  • buyers who want fast access/throughput and are worried about slow performance because one commenter warned to avoid it due to very slow access speed (~100MB/s transfer speed).

    ptt1404

  • buyers who want to rely on Seagate's customer support for issues because commenters described Seagate support as having pre-canned responses, no phone support, and no escalation, including an order cancellation with a price increase.

    funzie

  • people who need a drive that's easy to shuck because commenters said shucking was difficult (couldn't find an edge) and regretted the purchase compared with easier-to-shuck alternatives.

    PurplePolice771

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Jan 18, 2026 12:41 PM
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WiseLanguage910Jan 18, 2026 12:41 PM
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i know they get bigger i wonder if i should stick with this
Jan 18, 2026 3:07 PM
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scrapplejoeJan 18, 2026 3:07 PM
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Quote from FritzK3428 View quoted comment :
Remember when went to Staples for Black Friday to get around 450GB external.
Staples, free after you fill out a rebate form cdrw drives or zip drives lol.. fun days
Jan 18, 2026 3:09 PM
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scrapplejoeJan 18, 2026 3:09 PM
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Quote from JewCouponUser View quoted comment :
Is this good for a Plex server? I'm reaching my 4TB SSD limit, and tbh, I use LGTV to watch plex and the platform is so slow I don't think the SSD helped much, so I'm considering the switch.
Get a fast roku or firestick or appletv, and dedicate it to plex. Those tv apps are balls slow
Jan 18, 2026 4:09 PM
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omgi0wnJan 18, 2026 4:09 PM
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Quote from CitizenWoz View quoted comment :
I picked up four 22 TB two weeks ago and shucked them last weekend. All Exos inside.
Where did you purchase the 22tb from? And were they Barracuda or actually Exos labeled?
Jan 18, 2026 4:26 PM
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regulat0rJan 18, 2026 4:26 PM
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Quote from Theslash View quoted comment :
Thats why I just snagged a 16tb for 229. Still exos enterprise. Wouldnt touch one of these if you paid me.
Did you get the 16TB at that price from Seagate website? I would be interested in something like that over this if it's still available. Thanks!
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Jan 18, 2026 4:30 PM
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Quote from regulat0r View quoted comment :
Did you get the 16TB at that price from Seagate website? I would be interested in something like that over this if it's still available. Thanks!
Don't take my word for it but the 22tb is $10 more via same link and supposedly those are exos
Jan 18, 2026 8:37 PM
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regulat0rJan 18, 2026 8:37 PM
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Quote from edrock200 View quoted comment :
Don't take my word for it but the 22tb is $10 more via same link and supposedly those are exos
Thanks I'll do some more research!

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Jan 18, 2026 9:06 PM
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gamingdroidJan 18, 2026 9:06 PM
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Quote from regulat0r View quoted comment :
Thanks I'll do some more research!
The EXOs are (likely very) old stock. All the new external drives are branded Barracuda. Some claim these HAMR drives are enterprise drives just rebranded to avoid shucking. That said, it's all likely speculation.
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Jan 19, 2026 2:45 AM
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cyprusthepoorJan 19, 2026 2:45 AM
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Quote from gamingdroid View quoted comment :
The EXOs are (likely very) old stock. All the new external drives are branded Barracuda. Some claim these HAMR drives are enterprise drives just rebranded to avoid shucking. That said, it's all likely speculation.
its printed on the drives the 26tb and 28tb they use a class 1 laser which is only required for HAMR drives
Jan 19, 2026 3:05 AM
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Hedonic_VoidJan 19, 2026 3:05 AM
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Quote from ponagathos View quoted comment :
I remember storing programs on cassette tapes after typing them from the back of a magazine so...
Even better was stealing my sister's cassette tapes and wiping them for my TRS-80 programs!
Jan 19, 2026 3:26 AM
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ponagathosJan 19, 2026 3:26 AM
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Quote from FantasticTree485 View quoted comment :
Even better was stealing my sister's cassette tapes and wiping them for my TRS-80 programs!
Oh no! You have to respect the mix tape!
Jan 19, 2026 4:04 AM
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MingoDynastyJan 19, 2026 4:04 AM
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Deal dead. OOS.
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ChpByrJan 19, 2026 9:45 AM
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Unit I received seems to love thumping and tapping at my desk like no HD I've ever heard before when reading bluray rips. Anyone else finding this as well? My WD red NAS drive doesn't make a sound reading the same file.
Jan 19, 2026 3:13 PM
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regulat0rJan 19, 2026 3:13 PM
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I decided to sleep on it overnight but appears sold out. Was on the fence about it and will hold for something a bit more reliable for general backups and Plex Media. It was a solid deal but the feedback I've read about the high temperatures was concerning.

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Jan 20, 2026 2:54 AM
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FindMeaStealJan 20, 2026 2:54 AM
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Quote from ChpByr View quoted comment :
Unit I received seems to love thumping and tapping at my desk like no HD I've ever heard before when reading bluray rips. Anyone else finding this as well? My WD red NAS drive doesn't make a sound reading the same file.
Yah, but either it stopped after a few days or I stopped noticing. It's very loud when it wakes up from sleep, but adjusting power settings helps.

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