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product_id: 218825935
title: "Seagate Portable Drive 4TB, External Hard Drive, Dark Grey, for PC Laptop and Mac, Data Rescue Services, Amazon Exclusive (STGX4000400)"
brand: "seagate"
price: "R4956"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Seagate"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/218825935-seagate-portable-drive-4tb-external-hard-drive-dark-grey-pc
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# USB 3.0 blazing speed 260g ultra-portable 4TB massive storage Seagate Portable Drive 4TB, External Hard Drive, Dark Grey, for PC Laptop and Mac, Data Rescue Services, Amazon Exclusive (STGX4000400)

**Brand:** seagate
**Price:** R4956
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Carry your digital empire anywhere, anytime.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Seagate Portable Drive 4TB, External Hard Drive, Dark Grey, for PC Laptop and Mac, Data Rescue Services, Amazon Exclusive (STGX4000400) by seagate
- **How much does it cost?** R4956 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/218825935-seagate-portable-drive-4tb-external-hard-drive-dark-grey-pc)

## Best For

- seagate enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted seagate brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 4TB Storage:** Store your entire digital life without compromise.
- • **Blazing USB 3.0 Speed:** Transfer files at up to 120MB/s—no more waiting around.
- • **Compact & Lightweight:** Sleek dark grey design fits effortlessly in your bag at just 260g.
- • **Exclusive Data Rescue:** Peace of mind with Seagate’s trusted data recovery services.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Instant recognition on PC, Mac, Xbox, and PS4—zero setup hassle.

## Overview

The Seagate Portable Drive 4TB is a sleek, lightweight external hard drive designed for professionals on the move. Featuring USB 3.0 connectivity for fast 120MB/s transfers, it offers massive 4TB storage compatible with PC, Mac, Xbox, and PS4. Its plug-and-play design ensures effortless setup, while exclusive data rescue services provide added security. Perfect for managing large files and backups without bulk.

## Description

From the manufacturer Plug and Play This USB drive offers easy plug-and-play functionality with the included 18-inch (45.72cm) USB Type-A cable. Plug and Play This USB drive offers easy plug-and-play functionality with the included 18-inch (45.72cm) USB Type-A cable. Fast File Transfer Get instant recognition when you connect the drive to your PC or Mac—no additional software is required. Fast File Transfer Get instant recognition when you connect the drive to your PC or Mac—no additional software is required. Store on the Go Easily store and access up to 5TB of data on the go with the Seagate portable drive, a reliable USB external hard drive. Store on the Go Easily store and access up to 5TB of data on the go with the Seagate portable drive, a reliable USB external hard drive.

Review: Nice looking, compact little 'plug & play' drive with good speed and storage. - Bought on recommendation of someone who knows what they're talking about (as I don't really!) and all seems good so far. Drive came well packaged and protected, fired up and appeared on the laptop desktop straight away and the included USB cable allows for quick data transfer. Probably not pushed it's ability too much yet but have backed up a ton of photos and some fairly lengthy videos without issue and at surprising speed. Barely scratched the surface in terms available space too so if you're an average Joe like me and not looking to store a TV station worth of content, this little guy should do you well.
Review: Reliable and easy to use portable drive - No problems with this drive so far. It connects quickly, and file transfers are seamless and fast. Some people mentioned that the cable could be longer, but I only use it to transfer data from my laptop, so the length hasn’t been an issue for me. The drive itself is sturdy and compact, so it doesn’t take up much space. It also doesn’t get too hot while in use - at least not that I’ve noticed. Overall, it’s a great portable drive, and I think it’s worth buying from a reputable brand like Seagate.

## Features

- desertcart Exclusive
- Expand the capacity of your computer with a lightweight, compact solution Compatible with PC, notebook, Xbox and PS4 consoles
- Instant plug-and-play PC compatibility, easy drag-and-drop functionality
- Fast transfer of USB 30 files (backwards compatible with USB 20)
- Buy this product exclusively on desertcart

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07CRGSR16 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 167 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 4 in External Hard Drives |
| Box Contents | Portable Drive Exclusive 4TB, USB cable, The actual capacity may vary. |
| Brand | Seagate |
| Brand Name | Seagate |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 4 |
| Color | Black Matt |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Mac, PC |
| Connectivity technology | USB 3.0 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 259,431 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 120 Megabits Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 4 TB |
| Digital storage capacity | 4 TB |
| Enclosure Material | Mechanical Hard Drive Material |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00763649127315 |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 18 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7.2E+3 RPM |
| Hard disk form factor | 18 Inches |
| Hard disk interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 4 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 |
| Installation Type | Plug In |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 11.7L x 8W x 2Th centimetres |
| Item Length | 117 Millimetres |
| Item Type Name | Seagate Portable 4TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Xbox, & PS4 (STGX4000400) |
| Item Weight | 260 Grams |
| Item Width | 80 Millimetres |
| Manufacturer | Seagate |
| Media Speed | 1 |
| Model Name | STGX4000400 |
| Model Number | STGX4000400 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB 3.0 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Features | Portable |
| Read Speed | 120 Megabytes Per Second |
| Special feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Personal |
| UPC | 763649127315 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Seagate
- **Colour:** Black Matt
- **Compatible devices:** Laptop, Mac, PC
- **Connectivity technology:** USB 3.0
- **Digital storage capacity:** 4 TB
- **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard disk form factor:** 18 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** USB 3.0
- **Installation type:** Plug In
- **Special feature:** Portable

## Images

![Seagate Portable Drive 4TB, External Hard Drive, Dark Grey, for PC Laptop and Mac, Data Rescue Services, Amazon Exclusive (STGX4000400) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TfwWlcluL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How many hours of music can this hold**
A: Depends on format, sampling, bitrate.  I've got 818 songs at standard 44 KHz and 128 kbps totaling 3144 minutes and 2.81 GB which comes out to 0.89 MB/minute.  I've also got 430 songs at 192 kbps totaling 1595 minutes and 2.13 GB which is 1.34 MB/minute (which is also what you get ratioing 0.89 by 192 / 128 so the numbers jibe).

If your songs are typical 128 kbps stereo quality, and average 4 minutes each, then (using the 0.89 MB/minute figure) each TB will hold roughly: 1,000,000 MB / 0.89 MB/min / 60 min/hr = about 18,700 hours ==> over EIGHTEEN THOUSAND HOURS OF MP3 FOR JUST ONE (1) TB.

Even if all your songs are 24-bit 44 KHz WAV originals at 15 MB/minute, you'd still be able to store: 0.89/15 x 18,000 = over 1,000 hours of WAV for each TB.

Suffice to say if you're saving only MP3s you probably won't run out of space, as the others have stated.

**Q: Can you use this for PS4?**
A: I had this hard drive for awhile as a spare backup drive in my PC. I plugged it into the front port of my PS4 and instantly gained 4TB of space. It requires no extra power source, the PS4 will format it and you can play games on it just the same as installing to your HDD inside the PS4. I don't notice any speed issues on my PRO, it runs the same speed. It's perfect to stop you from having to shuffle games off and on the limited 1TB in the system.

**Q: What is the warranty? i can't find any info on it at seagate except that there isn't a warranty via seagate based on the serial number i entered.**
A: One year's warranty is b.s.  I've had mine for less than one year and it's already died.  Can't get it covered because the damned thing is made in Thailand and the serial numbers are smudged so they can't ID it as mine, thus it's not covered.  Aholes.  DO NOT get a Seagate.  Customer service is shi'ite.  Whatever you do get extend the warranty as long as possible, and back up your back up.

**Q: Usb 2.0. Support ?**
A: Seagate is certainly sending mixed messages with the supplied information on this item’s page. 

In the “Details” section, it states for ‘Hard Disk Interface’, USB 3.0 is what’s required. 

Next, under the “From the Manufacturer” section, ‘Compatibility’ is now claimed to be USB 3.0/2.0. 

Once again, under “Other Technical Details”, the ‘Hard Disk Interface’ lists USB 3.0 as the required connection.

Finally, if you open the ‘User Manual’ (PDF) under “Product Guides and Documents” and go to section 2 under “Contents” (page 5) you will find the following highlighted:

“You can connect your Seagate device to a USB-C port on your computer. The USB-C port must support USB 3.0 or higher. A USB micro-B to USB-C cable is not included with this device.”

Suddenly, you must now have USB-C to use this product. That’s odd, because I didn’t recall seeing USB-C mentioned once in the product description.

Seagate: Get your act together.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice looking, compact little 'plug & play' drive with good speed and storage.
*by S***O on 16 January 2026*

Bought on recommendation of someone who knows what they're talking about (as I don't really!) and all seems good so far. Drive came well packaged and protected, fired up and appeared on the laptop desktop straight away and the included USB cable allows for quick data transfer. Probably not pushed it's ability too much yet but have backed up a ton of photos and some fairly lengthy videos without issue and at surprising speed. Barely scratched the surface in terms available space too so if you're an average Joe like me and not looking to store a TV station worth of content, this little guy should do you well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable and easy to use portable drive
*by A***A on 9 December 2025*

No problems with this drive so far. It connects quickly, and file transfers are seamless and fast. Some people mentioned that the cable could be longer, but I only use it to transfer data from my laptop, so the length hasn’t been an issue for me. The drive itself is sturdy and compact, so it doesn’t take up much space. It also doesn’t get too hot while in use - at least not that I’ve noticed. Overall, it’s a great portable drive, and I think it’s worth buying from a reputable brand like Seagate.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ OK for computer backup, but not seen by Samsung TV.
*by M***L on 10 January 2026*

Just got a new TV, of the Samsung S90F series. At the same time, one of my external hard drives (an old 1TB hard drive rescued from an old computer 6-7 years ago, in a LiteOn enclosure), which I used as a backup for my computer, finally gave up the ghost. As the other backup drive I was using was a Seagate Basic Portable Drive, 2TB, I could buy this unit, format it to exFAT, and try it on the TV. If it worked I could get another one, and if it didn't, just reformat it for use as a computer backup. Which is exactly what I've had to do. Therefore 4 stars although maybe the blame is with the TV. There are any number of videos and pages on the internet telling you how to make an external drive work on a Samsung TV. But none of them go into enough detail nor make any recommendations about what drive to use. It's a decent, if slow, backup drive for my computer though!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*