No featured offers available
Learn more

See All Buying Options

4 VIDEOS

Seagate Amazon VideoMerchant Video

Image Unavailable

Image not available for
Color:

To view this video download Flash Player

Seagate Backup Plus 500GB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (Black)(STBU500100)

Visit the Seagate Store

4.1 251 ratings

| Search this page

Digital Storage Capacity	500 GB
Hard Disk Interface	USB 1.1
Connectivity Technology	USB, Firewire, Thunderbolt
Brand	Seagate
Special Feature	Portable
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 Inches
Hard Disk Description	Portable
Compatible Devices	Smartphone
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Color	Black

About this item

Keep copies of your precious digital files, in case disaster strikes
500 GB storage capacity
Save feature enables user-generated content to be backed up from your favorite social network
Share feature allows multiple files to be uploaded to social networks at once from your computer
Install the pre-loaded NTFS driver for Mac and use the drive interchangeably between PC and Mac computers without reformatting
Features USB 3.0 for quick data transfer rates; upgrade to Thunderbolt technology or FireWire 800 with the available additional adapter

Report an issue with this product or seller

This product is available as Renewed.

Seagate Backup Plus 500GB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (Black)(STBU500100)(Renewed) $89.99 & FREE Shipping
Works and looks like new and backed by the Amazon Renewed Guarantee

Save on Quality Cables by AmazonBasics

AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable, 6 Feet, 24-Pack

AmazonBasics DisplayPort to DVI Cable - 6 Feet, 10-Pack

AmazonBasics Nylon Braided USB A to Lightning Compatible Cable - Apple MFi Certified - Dark Grey, 6-Foot, 10-Pack

Customers also search

Page 1 of 1Page 1 of 1

Top Brand: Seagate

Highly Rated

100K+ customers rate items from this brand highly

Trending

100K+ orders for this brand in past 3 months

Low Returns

Customers usually keep items from this brand

Looking for specific info?

What's in the box

Seagate Backup Plus Drive, Seagate Dashboard pre-loaded on drive, USB 3.0 interface adapter, 18-inch USB 3.0 cable, Quickstart guide, 2-year limited warranty

Product information

Technical Details

Collapse all

Summary

Hard Drive

‎500 GB Portable

Other Technical Details

Brand

‎Seagate

Item model number

‎STBU500100

Hardware Platform

‎PC, Mac

Item Weight

‎7 ounces

Product Dimensions

‎4.86 x 3.19 x 0.57 inches

Item Dimensions LxWxH

‎4.86 x 3.19 x 0.57 inches

Color

‎Black

Computer Memory Type

‎DRAM

Flash Memory Size

‎500

Hard Drive Interface

‎USB 1.1

Manufacturer

‎Seagate

Language

‎English

ASIN

‎B00829THSW

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Date First Available

‎June 12, 2012

Additional Information

Customer Reviews

4.1 251 ratings

4.1 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#3,422 in External Hard Drives

Warranty & Support

Amazon.com Return Policy:You may return any new computer purchased from Amazon.com that is "dead on arrival," arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Amazon.com reserves the right to test "dead on arrival" returns and impose a customer fee equal to 15 percent of the product sales price if the customer misrepresents the condition of the product. Any returned computer that is damaged through customer misuse, is missing parts, or is in unsellable condition due to customer tampering will result in the customer being charged a higher restocking fee based on the condition of the product. Amazon.com will not accept returns of any desktop or notebook computer more than 30 days after you receive the shipment. New, used, and refurbished products purchased from Marketplace vendors are subject to the returns policy of the individual vendor.

Feedback

Would you like to tell us about a lower price?

Product Description

The Seagate Backup Plus portable external hard drive simplifies backup for consumers who want to protect their entire digital life locally, in the cloud or from social networks. Via the Seagate Dashboard, use the Protect function to set up a one-click plan or customize your scheduled local backup. Keep multiple copies of your files in case disaster strikes. With the Save feature, user-generated content can be backed up from your favorite social networks. Many people now use their smartphones to capture priceless moments. While these devices are handy and readily available, storage is not their strong suit. Capture a memory, post it on a social networking site and let the Seagate Dashboard automatically back up any content posted. Even if the file gets accidentally deleted from the device, another copy can be waiting. The Share feature allows multiple files to be uploaded to social networks at once from your computer. The days of uploading individual files without creating a new album are gone! Simply select files to upload, choose where to post them and even add comments. Managing your social profile has never been easier. Install the pre-loaded NTFS driver for Mac, and use the drive interchangeably between PC and Mac computers without reformatting the drive. For even more flexibility, with the Seagate Backup Plus design, you can upgrade from the included USB 3.0 interface to Thunderbolt technology or FireWire 800 with the available additional adapter. Ships with: Seagate Backup Plus Drive, Seagate Dashboard pre-loaded on drive, USB 3.0 interface adapter, 18-inch USB 3.0 cable, Quickstart guide, 2-year limited warranty. System Requirements: Windows® 8, Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit and 64-bit) operating system or Mac OS X 10.6 or higher (reformatting for Mac may be required) and SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (required for USB 3.0 transfer speeds or backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports at USB 2.0 transfer speeds; compatibility may depend on user's configuration and operating system).

From the Manufacturer

Back Up Your Digital Life

The Seagate Backup Plus portable drive delivers easy-to-use, highly flexible protection for your files in a full range of capacities. This drive also works seamlessly with your social media accounts so it's simple to back up and share your online photos, movies and more.

Create a backup plan with a single click for a set-it-and-forget-it solution

Unique adapter lets you quickly upgrade or change the drive's interface

The Seagate Dashboard makes it simple to share your files with online social networks

Delivers easy-to-use, highly flexible protection for your files

One-Click Custom Backup Plans

The Backup Plus portable drive comes pre-loaded with premium backup software, included in the easy-to-use Seagate Dashboard. Create a backup plan with a single click using the 'Protect Now' feature for a set-it-and-forget-it solution. Quickly create custom backup plans to protect your files. Easy backup scheduling options include daily, weekly, monthly or specific times.

Save Your Social Life

The Seagate Dashboard makes it simple to share or save files associated with online social networks including Flickr, Facebook and YouTube. Automatically download copies of your photos, movies and more from social networking sites to your Backup Plus portable drive, and share files by simply clicking on your social network's icon within the Seagate Dashboard. Easily share multiple files with your social networks at the same time.

Powerfully Flexible

The Backup Plus portable drive features a unique adapter system that lets you quickly and cost-effectively upgrade or change the drive's interface. Take advantage of the newest, fastest connections--now and in the future: Choose from USB 3.0 (included), USB 2.0, Thunderbolt technology and Firewire 800.

What's in the Box?

Backup Plus Portable Drive, preloaded Seagate Dashboard, quick start guide, USB 3.0 adapter with 18-inch cable, warranty.

System Requirements

Compatible operating systems are Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit and 64-bit) and Mac OS X 10.6 or higher (reformatting for Mac may be required).

There's a Seagate Backup Plus Drive that's Perfect for Every Backup Need

Customer reviews

4.1 out of 5

251 global ratings

How customer reviews and ratings work

Customers say

Customers like the performance, quality, ease of use, speed and portability of the computer drive. For example, they mention it works great, it's reliable and it'll back up files quickly. Some appreciate the compact design and say it'd be great for travel.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

72 customers mention63 positive9 negative

Customers like the performance of the hard drive. They mention it works great, has no problems, and works perfectly back and forth between a Mac and PC. Some say the cable could be covered. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and recommend the product.

"This was purchased back in 2012 & it still works great! Love it!Easy to use, very nice since I'm not very techie...." Read more

"...Tested it out last night, and so far, it works great. Copying files has taken no time at all...." Read more

"...The drive works fine now, but I would be much happier if the cable was covered by a warranty (or wasn't so expensive)." Read more

"I ordered this to keep some important files for work. The device itself is okay...." Read more

58 customers mention54 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the computer drive. They mention that it is a very good product, durable, and reliable. Some say that it saves wear and tear on their C: drive.

"...Love it!Easy to use, very nice since I'm not very techie...." Read more

"...It also seems much sturdier than my old drive, once again, like an iPod Classic...." Read more

"...It ships quickly and the box is pristine. I open it up and take out the hard drive, looking good so far...." Read more

"...This is solid and I so far have only used as back up, but am sure if I ever lose the 250gig I will switch to this one for daily use...." Read more

50 customers mention45 positive5 negative

Customers find the computer drive easy to use. They mention it's a simple plug-and-play solution, convenient, and durable. Some appreciate the automatic setup with Windows 7. They also say the software makes it easy to download pictures from the internet.

"...Love it!Easy to use, very nice since I'm not very techie...." Read more

"...But as a portable B/U hard drive - it's perfect. No hassles, easy to use and transport..." Read more

"...It's small, quiet, fast, and plug and play. I use them as a Time Machine drive on all my Macs at work. If you get it on sale it's a really great deal." Read more

"...Very simple plug and play solution." Read more

28 customers mention25 positive3 negative

Customers like the speed of the computer drive. They say it copies very fast, backs up files quickly, and ships quickly. Some mention that the read/write times are about 200MBps and that the process is easy.

"...Tested it out last night, and so far, it works great. Copying files has taken no time at all...." Read more

"...It ships quickly and the box is pristine. I open it up and take out the hard drive, looking good so far...." Read more

"...This is my first experience with a USB 3.0 product and the speed is wonderful...." Read more

"This hard drive works very well. It's quiet...fast...and very efficient...." Read more

26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

Customers like the portability of the computer drive. They say it's a great product for travel, and is easy to carry. Customers also say it is small enough to place in a small place.

"...But it is great. It's extremely small, and will allow her to take it with her when she has her greeting cards made at the print shop, etc...." Read more

"Portable and good quality hardware as expected from Seagate...." Read more

"...It's small, quiet, fast, and plug and play. I use them as a Time Machine drive on all my Macs at work. If you get it on sale it's a really great deal." Read more

"It is a nice, little, quiet running drive, except it wouldn't allow me to backup the data files on my old system and restore them to my new system...." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the computer drive. They say it's a great backup drive, and a good buy.

"...This was a good price and works seamlessly with Time Machine on Macs (I own a 2010 MacBook Pro)...." Read more

"Not the most efficient or sleek external drive on the market, but good for the price and made by a reliable brand. Would buy again." Read more

"...The price was reasonable." Read more

"It's cost effective, does the job and was received in good order and on time. Good experience in all aspects." Read more

15 customers mention12 positive3 negative

Customers like the size of the hard drive. They mention it has more than enough storage space, it's easy to use, and it holds a ton of data. Some say the larger size works well due to the normal loss of disk space.

"...I found that the larger size works well due to the normal loss of disk space from the nameplate capacity due to pre-loaded file structure, software..." Read more

"...It's easily transportable and holds a TON of data. It gives me piece of mind knowing that all my files are safe...." Read more

"I didn't care for the pre-installed software but the storage is nice. I have several. get the carrying case as well." Read more

"Well, first off, this device only has 465GB on it, not 500GB. So I've been cheated out of 35GB...." Read more

Sort reviews by

Top reviews from the United States

There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

angelluv

... was purchased back in 2012 & it still works great! Love it

Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2018

Capacity: 500 GBColor: BlackVerified Purchase

This was purchased back in 2012 & it still works great! Love it!

Easy to use, very nice since I'm not very techie.

Edited to add this: Actually, I just scanned description and realize that I'm not even using it to do all that it is capable of, and apparently some choose to leave the drive plugged in & schedule automatic updates, versus doing them manually, as I do. - end of edit.

It's been very handy to use when switching computers to transfer files/data/pix etc.

It also relieves the stress of worrying about losing documents/pix/books etc. from computer issues, damage, loss or theft of computer. And of course anytime updating software or adding new software/apps, there's always some risk of corrupting or losing files. So having everything backed up is important & spares headaches & agony of loss items.

The only downside of using ANY external hard drive, is that it's a manual operation you need to remember to do occasionally. (Edit: Oops, it can be left plugged in and scheduled to update automatically). There are automatic backup service plans provided by some online services. However, they have their own cons - like price, and although unlikely - hacking. And I'm embarrassed to admit, that although I tried one for awhile, I never got it set up. My fault for not taking more time to call their customer service or find another way to troubleshoot the issues I encountered with set up. Again, I'm not very techie, so that's not the fault of the product or provider.

Anyhow, using this product is pretty straight forward & manageable. I've only used it on my MacBook Pro, though noticed that one of its features is the ability to use this same drive for both a pc and mac by using their preinstalled software which might be handy if you use both a pc & Mac, or possibly want to share drive with another person for their backups.

Helpful

Caleb

Works perfectly

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2012

Capacity: 500 GBColor: BlackVerified Purchase

Sifting through the reviews on here, I don't think there's much more to say than has already been said, but I guess one more assessment couldn't hurt.

I bought the 500 GB model to give as an early Christmas present for a relative, and bought it on the strength of an older 500 GB Seagate drive I had bought about a year or two ago. I know technology moves at light-speed these days, but even then, I was pleasantly surprised. The whole drive, in thickness, length, and width, is just slightly bigger than an iPod Classic, and works about the same (plug-and-play, one cord, no power plug needed). It also seems much sturdier than my old drive, once again, like an iPod Classic. Barely any noise at all (a whisper-quiet whooshing noise if I put my ear right on it), and absolutely no vibrating from clearly working parts. Honestly, without the power light, you'd hardly notice it was on at all.

Tested it out last night, and so far, it works great. Copying files has taken no time at all. In what felt like 10 minutes or less, I've already transferred 50 gigs to it. Not bad.

I haven't played around with the software, unfortunately, and being a gift, there's no reason for me to try. Still, the quality of the drive itself seems worth mentioning. It's been a solid buy.

Helpful

MeepBeep

Perfect for my needs!

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2012

Capacity: 500 GBColor: BlueVerified Purchase

Came to me one day after purchasing, and I chose 2-day shipping at checkout! I'm currently using it as external storage for my laptop that I'll be bringing to college, since my father, with extensive background in software and computer electronics, tells me that storing files such as music or old pictures on a hard drive is a no-no. Slows down the processor, apparently. I had no problems with the plug-and-use USB that came with the hard drive, zip. Once I had the My Computer folder open, it was right there, with its own little icon. I went into the empty drive and deleted out the cloud-uploader application right away. I'm not that big into social media, or instant-uploading (I'm really not that impatient!) and the biggest problem reported by the handful of negative reviews for this project stemmed from that included software slowing down people's computers. USB cable will work with normal black (2.0) or the blue SS-USB (3.0) port that I wasn't even aware my computer had! Transferring speed for about 30 GB of music files, with the blue 3.0 port, averaged 35 MB/second, which is damn impressive!

My only disappointments with this little gem is the shortness of the included USB cable (a minor thing, since extensions are available at almost any electronics/computer store), and the fact that some of my files did not transfer the first time because the 'destination folder's filename was too long.' Yes, I have many folders within folders within folders, but the fact that a path name could be too long is astounding to me. I was able to transfer those files onto the hard drive after trimming the name or swapping the folders around within their larger folders. Hope this helps people with their purchasing!

Helpful

B. Norton

Hard Drive Good, Cable Bad

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2012

Capacity: 500 GBColor: BlackVerified Purchase

So I bought this guy on Black Friday on a good deal. I've been needing an external hard drive for the past couple of months anyways, and this seemed like a good opportunity. It ships quickly and the box is pristine. I open it up and take out the hard drive, looking good so far. Then take out the cord to realize that the USB outlet is misshapen and won't fit into my USB port.

Fast forward, the cable isn't covered by any warranty (I tried contacting Seagate and this is what they told me) and Amazon doesn't pay return shipping for issues that aren't their fault. So I would be down shipping costs to return it (and Amazon was out of the hard drives now). So I put my Electrical Engineering skills to work and basically hammered the USB outlet to fit into my computer. The drive works fine now, but I would be much happier if the cable was covered by a warranty (or wasn't so expensive).

Helpful

Image Unavailable

Seagate Backup Plus 500GB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (Black)(STBU500100)