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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 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.

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Jan 14, 2026 4:57 PM
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VicdagodJan 14, 2026 4:57 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.
Notngood for NAS
Jan 14, 2026 5:29 PM
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BillyMumphryJan 14, 2026 5:29 PM
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Jan 14, 2026 5:35 PM
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BillyMumphryJan 14, 2026 5:35 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..
Yes, I do. Seagate used to be an extremely good quality manufacturer of hard drives with a great reputation.

Then they bought Maxter, a hard drive manufacturer known for making cheap, low-end, extremely un-reliable drives. That was in about 2006 if I recall.

Instead of upgrading Maxtors manufacturing lines to Seagate quality, they kept them cranking out junk, but now with a Seagate label slapped on it.
Jan 14, 2026 6:27 PM
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PonderJan 14, 2026 6:27 PM
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Quote from BillyMumphry View quoted comment :
Yes, I do. Seagate used to be an extremely good quality manufacturer of hard drives with a great reputation.

Then they bought Maxter, a hard drive manufacturer known for making cheap, low-end, extremely un-reliable drives. That was in about 2006 if I recall.

Instead of upgrading Maxtors manufacturing lines to Seagate quality, they kept them cranking out junk, but now with a Seagate label slapped on it.
Kinda like Boeing and McDonnell Douglas.
Jan 14, 2026 7:14 PM
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JewCouponUserJan 14, 2026 7:14 PM
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Quote from Robor View quoted comment :
Get yourself an Apple TV and use that instead of your "Smart TV". Also remember when streaming Plex locally it's better to do Original Quality than have it convert.
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.
Jan 15, 2026 12:34 AM
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kabukichoJan 15, 2026 12:34 AM
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Quote from az060693 View quoted comment :
You can just do a software RAID.

that might be overkill? maybe something such as Rsync would be sufficient or https://freefilesync.org/
Jan 15, 2026 1:46 AM
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MA70LesJan 15, 2026 1:46 AM
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Just got mine in, seems to work ok so far.

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Jan 15, 2026 6:18 AM
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PowerfulMarmot859Jan 15, 2026 6:18 AM
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Quote from gamingdroid View quoted comment :
Remember when 1GB was massive amount of storage?
It was a whole one thousand megabytes!
Remember when good ol' BG said who ever needs more than 640MB? I think there's a few of us here who do.
Jan 15, 2026 6:19 AM
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DealerandWheelerJan 15, 2026 6:19 AM
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Quote from funzie View quoted comment :
Seagate SUCKS!!! When you do get in contact with them they will just respond with pre-canned messages. Do not have phone support and no way to escalate via chat. They intentionally go out of their way to not offer any reasonable support for their online store.Last I purchased a drive from them they cancelled my order and jacked up the price.
That's just all "tech support" these days. They ship their assistance to bots and cheap labor overseas and you, the consumer, gets to have a shitty help desk experience after spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on their products.
Jan 15, 2026 6:50 AM
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tai_sonJan 15, 2026 6:50 AM
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Still using the weird Micro USB-B connector. I am waiting for year 2050 so Seagate will finally switch to USB-C
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Jan 15, 2026 9:56 AM
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OldFatitoJan 15, 2026 9:56 AM
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Quote from aguptaweb View quoted comment :

Looking like $329 there now 😞
And, not available anymore at BestBuy... but they are still available directly from Seagate with free shipping.
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Jan 15, 2026 1:22 PM
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bubbagumper6Jan 15, 2026 1:22 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.
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.
Jan 15, 2026 4:09 PM
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riffdexJan 15, 2026 4:09 PM
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Quote from tai_son View quoted comment :
Still using the weird Micro USB-B connector. I am waiting for year 2050 so Seagate will finally switch to USB-C
They have no reason to. HDD speeds are the bottleneck, therefore updating the slot wouldn't provide any technological benefit. Seagate has long-running contract pricing on the USB-B connectors and switching would require them to renegotiate at much higher per unit costs. It would definitely be more convenient for the end users if they updated it, though.
Jan 15, 2026 7:56 PM
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MazupicuaJan 15, 2026 7:56 PM
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Quote from EfficientSwing6349 View quoted comment :
Worth buying to shuck it for the hdd itself?
I'd advise against shucking, did it and regretted it 4 months later. At least use it externally until the warranty expires

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Jan 15, 2026 10:06 PM
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JyveJan 15, 2026 10:06 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..
Seagate was my first hdd. Commodore amiga. 20mb scsi drive on a card. Those were the days.

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