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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.

Common Questions (5)

  • Yes, it can be shucked, but the enclosure can be stubborn and may require a craft knife, guitar pick, flathead screwdriver, or box cutter along the logo side. Reports on the internals vary by batch, with many units identified as Barracuda and some later stock described as HAMR-based drives.

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  • It can work for Plex storage, especially for local playback and media libraries, and some users run Plex from similar USB externals without issues. The main caveat is that TV apps can be the bottleneck, so a wired connection and a dedicated streamer like a Fire TV, Roku, or Apple TV may matter more than the drive itself.

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  • It is better suited to extra storage, cold storage, or occasional backups than always-on NAS/server duty. The drives inside are described as Barracuda-class and not officially rated for 24/7 use, so frequent spin-up/spin-down or nonstop operation may be a poor fit for important data.

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  • Real-world speeds reported range from about 100 MB/s in the slowest complaint to roughly 240-250 MB/s when connected to a USB 3 port and copying from SSD/NVMe. For large sequential transfers, it can perform like a typical hard drive, but it is not an SSD replacement.

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  • The 24TB version was reported to arrive formatted as exFAT, requiring reformatting to NTFS for Windows use. That suggests you may need to reformat before using it as a Windows-native storage drive.

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Jan 15, 2026 11:15 PM
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JewCouponUserJan 15, 2026 11:15 PM
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Quote from bubbagumper6 View quoted comment :
In terms of just using the Plex app a $25 Roku or Firestick will work just as well as a more expensive Apple TV. You just need a newer device to handle the app/streaming from your plex server. The internal OS of your TV is what's slowing you down. I have the same issue with my older Roku OS TVs, but when we use the stand alone plug in Roku device the Plex app is fast as hell.
Thanks! Out of curiosity, what makes the Apple TV device so expensive in comparison to all the other sticks and media devices available? Is the hardware better, or is it simply because it's another Apple product? The device is pretty heavy from what I recall, which makes me wonder, especially since the sticks are so much cheaper in comparison and deliver the exact output quality.
Jan 16, 2026 12:01 AM
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gamingdroidJan 16, 2026 12:01 AM
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Quote from JewCouponUser View quoted comment :
Thanks! Out of curiosity, what makes the Apple TV device so expensive in comparison to all the other sticks and media devices available? Is the hardware better, or is it simply because it's another Apple product? The device is pretty heavy from what I recall, which makes me wonder, especially since the sticks are so much cheaper in comparison and deliver the exact output quality.
Combination of things.
It's a nice device, and it has relatively good processing power. However, there's obviously a heavy Apple tax on it too.
Personally, I try to avoid Apple products due to their constant attempt at walling you in. So far I've failed miserably, as I own a MacBook Pro (although it has Windows on it and I dual boot), an iPad and a spare iPhone. That said, my main is Windows/Surface/NUC13 Extreme and Pixel 6a phone with iPad as tablet and occasionally using Surface Book 3.
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gamingdroidJan 16, 2026 12:08 AM
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Quote from PowerfulMarmot859 View quoted comment :
Remember when good ol' BG said who ever needs more than 640MB? I think there's a few of us here who do.
By BG, I'm assuming Bill Gates?
It was 640KB and he didn't actually say it. There's a level we can get where we are unlikely to use up storage or even processing power. I feel storage we're getting closer, because at some point you can't consume all the data, and the data we generate don't take as much to store. Location data, emails, books, audio and now even video. Like 4k is so good that when you go 8k or 16k, it's negligible difference.

I can't imagine a single person storing 26TB of music for instance unless they store it raw with very high bit-rate. Computing power on the other hand?

Yeah, we can use that up still. That said, in many instances that's also leveling out. Not like you need uber computer to edit spreadsheets, type out essays (or is it AI doing it?) or browse the internet.
Jan 16, 2026 4:00 AM
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PurplePolice771Jan 16, 2026 4:00 AM
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Mine arrived today and I'm having real problems trying to shuck it. Lots of videos out there which suggest finding a corner and thin razor type blade underneath and eventually putting in a guitar pick and then working it all the way around. The problem is I just can't seem to find a corner edge to open up. Western Digital drives are so much easier to shuck. I wish I never bought this and waited for a WD deal
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PowerfulGalley356Jan 16, 2026 2:15 PM
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In for 2 to shuck. It's for a plex server so no biggie if the drives eventually fail since not critical data.
Sadly drive prices trending up instead of down. Hell... SPD USED drives now going for $450!!! Madness.
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Jan 16, 2026 3:53 PM
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PurplePolice771Jan 16, 2026 3:53 PM
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For those trying to shuck it. I finally opened it up. A strong craft knife along the middle did the trick. Then I was able to get a guitar pick in and then a flathead screwdriver did the rest

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Jan 16, 2026 4:51 PM
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RoborJan 16, 2026 4:51 PM
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Quote from JewCouponUser View quoted comment :
Thanks! Would you say Apple TV 4k or whatever they have now is one of the best powerful ones in terms of handling UHD, 4K content? I've been considering apple tv for a while now, not sure what the big difference is between that and a firestick 4k or other devices, but I haven't educated myself on it. I stream everything in original format, its just the nav menu and booting up takes forever, once the movie loads its fine.. I have money so if Apple TV is better, I'll invest in it.
Yeah the Apple TV box is super fast and ad free. I've been looking to get another to replace an old Roku but having a hard time finding them. My best guess is there is another model on the way? Might check out eBay to see if there are any deals there.
Jan 16, 2026 5:22 PM
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hz.lvJan 16, 2026 5:22 PM
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Is there stats of failure rate of this drive? I'm concerned.
Jan 16, 2026 6:04 PM
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roninJan 16, 2026 6:04 PM
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Quote from Mazupicua View quoted comment :
I'd advise against shucking, did it and regretted it 4 months later. At least use it externally until the warranty expires
What happened? I'm assuming one or more of the drives failed.
Jan 16, 2026 6:17 PM
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roy454ewbJan 16, 2026 6:17 PM
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I'm trying to resist...
Jan 16, 2026 9:47 PM
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CitizenWozJan 16, 2026 9:47 PM
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I picked up four 22 TB two weeks ago and shucked them last weekend. All Exos inside.
Jan 16, 2026 10:12 PM
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CitizenWozJan 16, 2026 10:12 PM
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Quote from PurplePolice771 View quoted comment :
Mine arrived today and I'm having real problems trying to shuck it. Lots of videos out there which suggest finding a corner and thin razor type blade underneath and eventually putting in a guitar pick and then working it all the way around. The problem is I just can't seem to find a corner edge to open up. Western Digital drives are so much easier to shuck. I wish I never bought this and waited for a WD deal
I discovered some of the videos were leading me to the wrong side. Seagate must have changed things up. You need to target the side with the logo. I used a box cutter and slid the edge under.
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RhythmicJan 17, 2026 12:01 AM
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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.

I've been out of the loop for a while, is having all Exos inside a good thing?

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Jan 17, 2026 4:00 AM
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Enderall12Jan 17, 2026 4:00 AM
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Quote from Rhythmic View quoted comment :


I've been out of the loop for a while, is having all Exos inside a good thing?
Yes, but these are Barracuda drives.

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