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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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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.

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  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on over 100 Seagate customer reviews.
    • 1-year limited warranty
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    • 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.

  • The enclosure can deliver around 240-250 MB/s transfer speeds over USB 3 when copying from SSD or NVMe sources.

    AquaGalley8616

  • The drive can work for Plex setups when using a wired connection and disabling unused Plex features.

    mannyv

  • The drive can be suitable for cold storage and backup workflows that power on only for transfers.

    AquaGalley8616

  • Shucked drives can run cooler under heavy use compared with the highest temperatures reported in the unshucked enclosure.

    RichardW3526

  • The drive can be noisier than expected and can produce noticeable thumping or tapping during reads.

    SuperTXLurkerChpByr

  • The drive can show reliability concerns for always-on NAS use because it is not officially rated for 24/7 operation.

    gamingdroidpaliknight

  • The drive can require reformatting because some units arrive formatted as exFAT instead of NTFS for Windows use.

    SuperTXLurker

  • Shucking can be difficult and can lead to regret, including trouble finding an edge to open the enclosure.

    PurplePolice771

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Jan 12, 2026 10:01 PM
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FritzK3428Jan 12, 2026 10:01 PM
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Remember when went to Staples for Black Friday to get around 450GB external.
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Jan 12, 2026 10:12 PM
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EfficientSwing6349Jan 12, 2026 10:12 PM
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Worth buying to shuck it for the hdd itself?
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Jan 12, 2026 10:38 PM
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Frank_NittyJan 12, 2026 10:38 PM
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Quote from EfficientSwing6349 View quoted comment :
Worth buying to shuck it for the hdd itself?
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.
Jan 12, 2026 11:08 PM
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NeatField3352Jan 12, 2026 11:08 PM
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Quote from FritzK3428 View quoted comment :
Remember when went to Staples for Black Friday to get around 450GB external.
Remember when Seagate was a reliable brand that you can trust to put your data on? No, me neither..
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Jan 12, 2026 11:21 PM
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theimage13Jan 12, 2026 11:21 PM
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Of course I just bought it yesterday morning from them for more. Then it went OOS. Now it's back already and even cheaper.
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Jan 12, 2026 11:22 PM
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SuperTXLurkerJan 12, 2026 11:22 PM
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I paid this for the 24 TB in September, and it's not bad, but it's noisier than I thought. The 24 TB was also formatted in exFAT, so I reformatted it to NTFS (#becauseWindows).
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Jan 12, 2026 11:25 PM
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abooseJan 12, 2026 11:25 PM
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I am buying 4 of these to shuck. Hard drives are now 2x this cost or more.
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Jan 12, 2026 11:26 PM
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AstroballsJan 12, 2026 11:26 PM
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Seems like a good price for NAS drives holding media.

Edit: Bought 2 to shuck. Thanks for the great deal, OP.
Guess I'll be updating my truenas setup soon.
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Jan 12, 2026 11:39 PM
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WizardkingJan 12, 2026 11:39 PM
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Quote from theimage13 View quoted comment :
Of course I just bought it yesterday morning from them for more. Then it went OOS. Now it's back already and even cheaper.
Rebuy and return?
Jan 12, 2026 11:42 PM
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gamingdroidJan 12, 2026 11:42 PM
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Quote from FritzK3428 View quoted comment :
Remember when went to Staples for Black Friday to get around 450GB external.
Remember when 1GB was massive amount of storage?
It was a whole one thousand megabytes!
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Quote from Astroballs View quoted comment :
Seems like a good price for NAS drives holding media.

Edit: Bought 2 to shuck. Thanks for the great deal, OP.
Guess I'll be updating my truenas setup soon.
FYI: The drives inside are Barracuda, and is not officially rated for NAS 24/7 use. Some have claimed it's just rebranded to discourage shucking and steer you to their NAS drives.

I don't know if it's true or not, but I plan to just use it as external drives as mostly cold storage. I got a 20TB and a 26TB.
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Jan 12, 2026 11:47 PM
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alxshantiJan 12, 2026 11:47 PM
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Surprised no one has asked the question yet, so I'll go...What drive are you likely to find inside once your shuck it?
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Jan 12, 2026 11:47 PM
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cthetoy88Jan 12, 2026 11:47 PM
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Quote from FritzK3428 View quoted comment :
Remember when went to Staples for Black Friday to get around 450GB external.
I remembered going from 750 MB to the holy grail of 1 GB (0.001 TB) hard drive and paid this much.
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Jan 12, 2026 11:50 PM
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ShrewdString611Jan 12, 2026 11:50 PM
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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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