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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
  • 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.

  • 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 13, 2026 11:47 AM
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NickBorowitzJan 13, 2026 11:47 AM
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Quote from FritzK3428 View quoted comment :
Remember when went to Staples for Black Friday to get around 450GB external.
I remember upgrading to a 800MB IDE HDD and saying "I'll never need to upgrade again this thing is huge"
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Jan 13, 2026 2:08 PM
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SouEuJan 13, 2026 2:08 PM
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I gave up on Seagate external hard drives after I had 3 fail, all within a year. I didn't even use them that much and they were stationary.
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Jan 13, 2026 3:11 PM
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RichardW3526Jan 13, 2026 3:11 PM
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Shucked 3 of mine, 6tb was all white, 22tb was a White/Green baracuda, and the 24tb was also White/green baracuda, put 2 of them inside pc and 3rd on top of pc, WITH the cases on non shucked the highest temp recorded was 66C on the 22tb, highest after i shuckd them have been at best 35C and thats the one on top of the pc just sitting there, the ones isnide the PC no more then 31-32C.

HEAVY use on 1 drive talking about sfv checking 300k directory's non stop while also downloading and writing new files....

Shuck the drives regardless, the heat these drives will produce is pretty wild.
Jan 13, 2026 3:39 PM
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DrGeeJan 13, 2026 3:39 PM
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Has anyone tried having a small pc fan blowing into the enclosure to keep the drive cool? Does it have multiple vents to help with the flow?
Jan 13, 2026 3:56 PM
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ls1dreamsJan 13, 2026 3:56 PM
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I'm not a huge fan of seagate but this seems like a good deal for CMR drives right?
Jan 13, 2026 4:22 PM
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mannyvJan 13, 2026 4:22 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.
your system isn't slow because of your drive. I run plex off of an 8tb wd usb external and it's fine. Be sure to use a wired connection and any old i5/i7 and turn off the plex junk you don't use.
Jan 13, 2026 4:47 PM
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cyprusthepoorJan 13, 2026 4:47 PM
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Capitalone shopping sent out a 50-60% cashback at SHEIN so was able to buy these on their newegg store.
8 drives worked out to about $1450

These are HAMR based drives unlike all other Barracuda branded before them otherwise I wouldn't bother.
I have been running 16 of them since November without issue.
Temps are 38-41C in a 4U rack case with fans at 30%
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gamingdroidJan 13, 2026 5:22 PM
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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...
Alright, old (wo)man. You win! You're older (probably much wiser too) than me. 🤣
My first memory of computers was the Commodore 64, and subsequently got access to those large floppy disk when they were still floppy. I did get an old Atari, which was the coolest thing ever!
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Jan 13, 2026 5:56 PM
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ChewieezJan 13, 2026 5:56 PM
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Quote from ShrewdString611 View quoted comment :
Same price at NewEgg and Best Buy (Seller NewEgg)

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

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/s...J37C5H54FV
I am not seeing these on sale anymore on Newegg or BestBuy (via NewEgg). I was able to purchase 2 from Seagate site with no issues.
Jan 13, 2026 6:21 PM
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bigsketchyburritoJan 13, 2026 6:21 PM
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Quote from NeatField3352 View quoted comment :
Remember when Seagate was a reliable brand that you can trust to put your data on? No, me neither..
I'm so old that yes, I do remember! My 40 megabyte Seagate still works like new.
No, I didn't mean to type gigabyte.
Jan 13, 2026 6:25 PM
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bigsketchyburritoJan 13, 2026 6:25 PM
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Quote from DrGee View quoted comment :
Has anyone tried having a small pc fan blowing into the enclosure to keep the drive cool? Does it have multiple vents to help with the flow?
Yes, I use an 60mm USB powered fan pulling air out the top. It's pretty much silent, needs some doubled sided sticky tape, glue, whatever to keep from sliding off. Seagate enclosures have always been more restrictive for air than WD, but they really should have the same, imo.
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Jan 13, 2026 7:00 PM
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ShrewdHorn835Jan 13, 2026 7:00 PM
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Quote from NeatField3352 View quoted comment :
Remember when Seagate was a reliable brand that you can trust to put your data on? No, me neither..
They lost my trust back in 2008 through 2011 when I did computer repair. So many bad seagate drives.
Jan 13, 2026 7:47 PM
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fuzzyballzJan 13, 2026 7:47 PM
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Remember back when Seagate actually put Exos and IronWolf Pro inside these Expansion Desktop drives? Good times.
Jan 13, 2026 10:27 PM
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ponagathosJan 13, 2026 10:27 PM
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Quote from gamingdroid View quoted comment :
Alright, old (wo)man. You win! You're older (probably much wiser too) than me.
My first memory of computers was the Commodore 64, and subsequently got access to those large floppy disk when they were still floppy. I did get an old Atari, which was the coolest thing ever!
Probably have you beat by a few years with the Commodore Vic20, which was garbage in comparison to the loved C-64.
And I did have one of those 5 1/4 floppy drives for it eventually. Remember banging it all the time, Fonzie style, so the read head would find the start track of the disk. That was valid troubleshooting back in the day.
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Jan 13, 2026 10:32 PM
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nyarrghJan 13, 2026 10:32 PM
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I remember bringing home a punched paper tape program to print the ascii-art for a playboy bunny
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