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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 17, 2026 4:18 AM
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cyprusthepoorJan 17, 2026 4:18 AM
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Quote from hz.lv View quoted comment :
Is there stats of failure rate of this drive? I'm concerned.
not yet
the externals contain an unreleased model number so theres not even a datasheet for them
the closets their specs come to are exo m drives which arent available to end users
Jan 17, 2026 1:09 PM
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RGonJan 17, 2026 1:09 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.
What does "shucked" mean?
Jan 17, 2026 6:36 PM
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hizzaahJan 17, 2026 6:36 PM
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I shucked 2 of the 28tb drives for my nas and one failed within a few days. Was a real pita. They were from best buy so I was able to return it after reassembling, doubt you'll be able to return or exchange a shucked drive with seagate.
Jan 17, 2026 9:46 PM
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giganticJan 17, 2026 9:46 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.
Got them from Seagate? I'd pay more for a little less TB for exos.
Jan 17, 2026 11:38 PM
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rb5505Jan 17, 2026 11:38 PM
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Quote from gamingdroid View quoted comment :
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.
how about using this mac mini as a plex server (w/seagate drives) and watching via an onn stick or firetv 4k stick? overkill or not enough? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLBTP...in_title_6
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Jan 18, 2026 1:51 AM
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eric_cartmanJan 18, 2026 1:51 AM
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Quote from paliknight View quoted comment :
No. You want NAS/server drives rated for 24/7 operation. This drive is intended to be used for extra storage of infrequently accessed data.
Why do you need to keep your NAS on 24/7? I use mine as a media server and if I need to watch some movies (or back up some data) I turn it on and shut it down at night when I'm done.
I've bought these types of drives all the time for my NAS devices over the last 25 years and have never had issues.
Jan 18, 2026 1:55 AM
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funzieJan 18, 2026 1:55 AM
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Quote from eric_cartman View quoted comment :
Why do you need to keep your NAS on 24/7? I use mine as a media server and if I need to watch some movies (or back up some data) I turn it on and shut it down at night when I'm done.
I've bought these types of drives all the time for my NAS devices over the last 25 years and have never had issues.
I'm assuming you aren't trolling. I'll respond in case you aren't and to help others. But a NAS can serve many purposes other than just as a media server. For example, backend for video surveillance, automatic backups of PCs, hosting purposes. All use cases that require 24/7 operations.

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Quote from eric_cartman View quoted comment :
Why do you need to keep your NAS on 24/7? I use mine as a media server and if I need to watch some movies (or back up some data) I turn it on and shut it down at night when I'm done.
I've bought these types of drives all the time for my NAS devices over the last 25 years and have never had issues.
I'm not sure if this is still true with modern drives but back in the day, it was actually recommended not to let your drives spin down. Reason being the most stress on the drives occurs during power on, and this constant spin down/spin up of the platters, and subsequent pressure on the motor, led to faster drive failures than those with less spin down/spin up cycles. This is relatively dated knowledge though so might not be the case anymore.
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eric_cartmanJan 18, 2026 3:12 AM
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Quote from funzie View quoted comment :
I'm assuming you aren't trolling. I'll respond in case you aren't and to help others. But a NAS can serve many purposes other than just as a media server. For example, backend for video surveillance, automatic backups of PCs, hosting purposes. All use cases that require 24/7 operations.
Does it sound like I was trolling? I was simply responding to someone who said you needed drives meant for 24/7 operation in a NAS. I simply replied that I (and probably a lot of other people) might use it in another manner that may not require NAS specific drives.
And yes, I am aware of other uses for a NAS.
Jan 18, 2026 3:23 AM
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harryioriJan 18, 2026 3:23 AM
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bruh all these comments not actually about the deal... has anyone tried combining this with the 10% welcome offer code (need to sign up their newsletter)? I tried and said offer code not valid
Jan 18, 2026 3:44 AM
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princevinceJan 18, 2026 3:44 AM
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Quote from DealsPursuer View quoted comment :
Exos?
It's a barracuda, I shucked it and put it in the NAS
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gamingdroidJan 18, 2026 4:17 AM
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Quote from eric_cartman View quoted comment :
Why do you need to keep your NAS on 24/7? I use mine as a media server and if I need to watch some movies (or back up some data) I turn it on and shut it down at night when I'm done.
I've bought these types of drives all the time for my NAS devices over the last 25 years and have never had issues.
Depends on how often you're turning it on and off. If you're turning it on rarely, then it likely doesn't matter. However, if it's frequent enough, the spin-up can be quite taxing on the drive, and sometimes it's better to leave them running 24/7. For a lot of people, the idea of a NAS is to have instant access frequently, and not manually manage it. If you do, you might be better off with a computer attached to your TV (for media viewing).

There's no right or wrong answer. Just that most assume, probably correctly, that most will just leave it running 24/7 and if you rely on a non-24/7 drive to store important data, you might find they fail.
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Thanks!
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