@djscottymashups
video was uploaded September 2023, and yet you're claiming it's the best of 2025 in the title, and best of 2024 in the description?....
@9o622
I really like how you categorized each hard drive based on your needs (for example, cheapness, size, etc).
@terrapinflyer273
I've always spoken really good things about Seagate external drives, but my opinion has changed recently. I have had 3 Seagate external hdd's. I would personally recommend going with the older model of the BackupPlus drive (with the silver logo, NOT the dark logo on the enclosure). I have an old silver logo 4TB HDD that's seen moderate usage (large file transfers, watching large MKV videos from the drive, and gaming from it now and then) over the span of 7 years or so. Checks good in CrystalDiskInfo, no issues. I also have a newer 4TB HDD with the dark logo which has begun failing after 2 years of light usage. File storage only. C05 and C06 caution alarms in CrystalDiskInfo. I also have a very old 750GB HDD I bought some 10+ yrs ago now. Ran CrystalDisk on it recently and found it has a C05 caution. I consider it to have been a good drive, with it lasting such a long time with no issues until now... Which, I haven't had any with it even with the C05 caution, but I consider it to be failing with the caution alarm. The newer 4TB I do have issues with. There are now corrupted files which will not transfer and the copying files window just hangs until I get an error. With all that said, any mechanical hdd purchase can be hit or miss seemingly at random. What I would recommend is getting a 3.5" HDD and a separate enclosure. I feel they might be much more reliable that 2.5" external/portable HDDs, as manufacturers could just be plopping HDDs from the bin that didn't pass inspection with flying colors, but were still deemed market-worthy. Also, research, scan, and fully test your drives before beginning any backup operations. And have multiple copies, as it's a major headache when one fails and your data becomes non-recoverable.
@joeljay8471
WD twice now at 1tb and both died on the vine along with 55,000 photos. You focus so much on crap like how it feels in your hand why don’t you feature reliability? Why buy one if they’re not?
@ShanerTheGrey
Yo cool video man I really like it. Nice to hear a human voice and not ai hahahaha. I’m going to get that Seagate Backup plus. On a mission to download every single ROM that exists lol.
@tomlebeau7921
Only time I’ve heard of a hard drive failing has been a sea gate.
@HeirOpethian
Thank you for your take! Greetings from Colorado!
@BehindMyVisor
my older seagate 2tb external made for ps4 has lasted YEARS on ps5.. why are the newer ones lasting less than a year?
@jeejby_93
is the back up plus different from back up plus slim and one touch model?
@CalebOliver
Thank You So Much! 🙏🏾
@EarlBalentine
I have a Tablo DVR system where I access the external HD from a remote location when I'm out of town to watch my recordings. The recordings are upload from my Firecuda Gaming HD. Occasionally I get buffering when I'm watching a movie and I think the problem maybe my HD is too slow to upload the movies. Maybe I need a much fast HD to upload the movies. Which Hard Drive do you recommend.? It can be 500gb or 1TB hard drive.
@NBAFan18
I have a question, i need more storage for games to download. If i get an external hard drive and get it all set up with the extra storage and stuff, if i keep it plugged in (not touching it or anything) and download games on steam with it plugged in will it affect gameplay or loading times or anything at all? (for PC/laptop). Thanks.
@y.p.4490
What would you recommend for family videos from VCR, mobiles and digital cameras?
@WaveFunctionCollapsed
can i connect to sont tv non android
@jlsc4125
I've had 3 seagate external drives and they have ALL died within a year of setup. WORST overall.
@j.d.3269
CMR? SMR?
@sisuspeaks6655
I’ve had the WD passport for years and it sucks. I have never been able to use it for any back ups or anything. Maybe I just haven’t found a correct video yet, but I purchased it to back up my iPhone and still have no luck.
@hopejavid1718
If u have to choose between WD 8TB My Book Desktop HDD and ADATA 5TB HD710 Pro Which one would be ur choice based on product quality (speed isn't my priority here) Which one would last longer and less likely to have problems with ( u know I'm one of those people who appreciates good Warranty Services but wish to never need it)
@fredreed2001
Will all portable external hard drives work with mini pcs as well?
@ryan_smart