

Given that the latest edition is similar in many ways but has a few minor improvements (and offerings) in addition, we can expect the drive to be well-received by end users. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, though, as the 2016 version maintains a 4-star rating after 18,000+ reviews on Amazon. In fact, they even come available in the same colors, with the only difference being that the latest model comes in light blue instead of blue. Additionally, the drive provides automatic file synchronization, allowing you to effortlessly backup your files.įor those amongst us that are already using the preceding edition released back in 2016, you may be hard pressed to find any differences aside from the model number.

It features USB 3.0 (also compatible with USB 2.0) connectivity and can be used with both Mac and Windows. Offered in a 4 and 5TB capacity, this drive is an ideal solution for those looking to backup large digital media libraries. Seagate recently launched its latest edition to its portable drive family, the Backup Plus Portable.
