External Drives

Basic external hard drive

This simple, reliable backup drive lets you take along large files when you travel, with fast USB 3.0 transfers.

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The Easy Way to Store and Go

Seagate Basic delivers simple drag-and-drop backup in a lightweight, compact design. The result? Up to 5TB of extra storage for your computer in a portable hard drive that’s perfect for life on the go.

Give Your Computer Extra Portable Hard Drive Space

Whether you want to free up hard drive space on your Windows, Mac, and Chromebook computer or simply back up files so that you’ve got a second copy, Seagate Basic makes it ridiculously easy—just drag and drop! With up to 5TB of capacity, there’s plenty of room for your growing collection of files.

Take Your Backup Hard Drive Anywhere

Lightweight, compact and totally portable, Seagate Basic is designed so that you can bring loads of files wherever you go. Just slip the USB 3.0 external hard drive in your bag, head out and connect to your computer via the included cable.

No Software. No Fuss.

When it comes to backup for Windows and Chromebook, Seagate Basic gets straight to the point. You don’t need to worry about installing software or anything else—it’s ready to go out of the box. To use with Macs, simply reformat. Welcome to simple, on-the-go storage for your digital world.

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