Seagate Backup Plus Hub Review - Hard Drive with Built in USB 3.0 Hub !

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VIDEO INDEX:
0:02 - Introduction
1:18 - Hardware overview
1:56 - Charging a phone without a computer plugged in
2:38 - Plugging the drive into a Raspberry Pi
3:04 - Drive noise levels
3:34 - Plugging in additional drives to the USB hub
4:45 - Blackmagic disk speed test benchmark
5:26 - Conclusion and final thoughts
Drive performance is great and the hub is a nice convenience to have integrated into the hardware. Great for backups and large file archiving.
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[@MadeinChinakiki]

The visuals, logo and background are hilariously 90's while reviewing current products. Not sure if it's intentional my dude but I'm digging it.

[@kidray]

you forgot about the 90's theme music also lol. But if I have any questions about products, Lon is the man i go to!

[@EposVox]

This is actually really neat.

[@TechLineHD]

Hi, Lon. Great review. You inspired me with that 100k special video and I found this video useful as I'm looking for an external drive to store tons of raw footage. Thanks!

[@therandomguy332]

Liking the retro Computer in the background there, brings back memories.

[@TheDwainfortune]

memories or ram ?

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

Well, my sample libraries will love this!

[@stever1981]

Hi Lon. Great review, as usual! I'm not showing on your list of supporters. I believe it's $10 a month. Not fussed about the credit, just wanna make sure you're still receiving it. Best regards, Steve

[@zlac]

This seems perfect for my Raspberry Pi DLNA server, don't even need a separate power supply for the Pi anymore, I'll just use one of the USB "outputs" as a power source for the Pi! I can also connect my "old" 1TB hard drive that I'm currently using to directly copy everything to a new drive without using the network... and it will all "happen over there", not on my desk with my PC.

[@SweetFi]

Thank you from Poland. You speak little fast but after your review I buy this product

[@njmaag]

From new findings, the 10tb version is even better not counting space. Pro drive mbr helium in 10tb one. 8tb and below archive drive but still fine for normal user.

[@RibeyeRyan]

Lon get ready for Silver Play Button!

[@11wallace11]

Hi Lon, I didn't see you mention anything about the specs of the ports at the front, are they USB2 or USB3? It'd be interesting to see if the SSD you connected through the hub can operate at its full speed. Thanks as always!

[@11wallace11]

+Lon Seidman Great to hear! Thanks for the fast reply.

[@Skooz]

Your review is great, you kept it to the point and simple with enough information for the general users. However i'd like to add that the drive can pretty much only sit on desk flat......the balance while it is standing up is pretty terrible. A slight wobble could make it fall.......and the rubber feet on the side is close to useless, they are just way too small because they want it to look pretty instead of being practical.....not something i would ever do *stares at macbook lulz* They really should have included a vertical mount bracket to make it more stabilized....

[@goodoc5655]

Hey Lon! I was wondering, now that you have had this hard drive for a month. How is it performing? have you come into any issues?

[@rgmtb]

Nice HD. I really like the ports. Very useful.

[@alexbarbas1412]

Excellent video ! I will buy it. Does the hard drive goes to sleep mode after specific time? (When PC is on). Or not because of the hub?

[@Divide21]

So I have a question... Can I use this just to store massive files of 4k and 1080p videos/films and tv series on? Nothing else, just video files. It confused me when it says "Backup Hub", So it is just like a normal external hard drive where you can store anything you want. Is it reliable and what are the chances files could get corrupted or the HD breaks?

[@LonSeidman]

Sure it's a regular USB hard drive.

[@marcfavell]

says back up because it have proprietary seagate software on the drive that you can use to keep backups of your devices laptop, desktop,phone and what ever else you want to back up I believe at least, I have had other Seagate back up plus external 2.5 inch drives in the past but never used them features at all, some even offer cloud support as well, hope this helps have a good day 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@knievelc]

Thanks for the tip! I already have 2 external USB 5TB drives on my Mac Mini that I use as a file server. It has 4 USB ports and I want to use the remaining for the keyboard/mouse. I will buy this drive and use the HUB to add more space.

[@pepsicolazero]

You could get a USB 3.0 7 port hub for $40 instead of this if you need more ports

[@BIGTONEonline]

Everywhere else I see it shown sitting vertically. Does laying it horizontal effect it in any way?

[@chewoot]

Can you load information onto the drive from the front two ports?

[@furrane]

This is cool ! And the price seems really cool, last time I bought an internal HDD it was 80€ for 2T !

[@trainerredtrap511]

As always, nice review, Lon.

[@notv5571]

Hi just curious, what if when we were using the hard drive, then the electricity went out. Can it cause damage?

[@edgarzelinskyi1957]

so can i plug in pc from the back and tv from the front and use it as media storage, or front usbs are just chargin your gadgets?

[@antikoerper256]

Great review, thanks, subscribed!

[@randy5897]

Great review man ! Very well done !

[@PrivateOGITH]

got Anything That BIG in Space That FITS in your Pocket and Doesnt use a Power CORD ???

[@artcoruk]

Hi. I wonder if that will work. I plan to connect it to my SmartTV as a video library. I wonder if I plug my phone into one of those usb ports at the front, will I see the hdd content on my phone or not? I dowload most of the stuff using the phone and it would be the best way to later copy it directly to the hdd without having to do it through a laptop or PC.

[@teckman333]

I notice you have the Seagate Hard drive laying down flat. I always keep mine upright on the little tiny leg bumps, but would prefer to store it the way you have yours as it will then fit under my shelf. Is it okay to use it continuously laying down flat or will this cause it to overheat? Can I stack two on top of each other in the laying down position? Thank you for any advise.

[@goodnightkiwi]

I know this drive is originally designed to be standing up on it's rubber feet, but does it work ok and is safe to place it flat down on its side (as in the video)?

[@MichaelMalottUX]

Nigel Burrell looks like they reply to very few, if any, comments but I’d love to know this answer as well - I’ll keep hunting Seagate’s support for an answer as well.

[@samdeur]

The raspberry looks good probably missed the vid review regarding performance

[@russellsix705]

Lon, great videos. I have you on my subscribed list. After the great review, I bought the Seagate 8TB harddrive with hub today. So far, so good. I connected it to my Buffalo NAS system's USB port. My thought was to use Seagates' Tool Kit to auto backup from the Buffalo NAS to the Seagate 8TB drive via USB once a week. I cannot find a way for Seagate tools to find the NAS or the Seagate 8TB drive as it only scans on local drives. Do you have a recommendation for a way to automate a scheduled backup from my Buffalo NAS to the Segate 8TB drive?

[@christiancrow]

love all the videos you make ,

[@vincebaker3384]

I have seen you use Disk Speed Test by Black Magic Design on your show many times. I was wondering if it is a free app for PC’s if so do you have a link where I could download it from.

[@ChitosVids]

can you open it up? repairs/swap out drive?

[@TRUTHorSTFU]

Are the front USB slots also 3.0? Can the front USB ports be used to connect another identical drive and then repeat for several drives. In other words can you piggyback several of these on each other? :-) Thanks!!!

[@sont77]

Lon I’m thinking of by one to back up all my files and transfer the 4 tb of movies that I have But I’m hearing it there’s a lot of failure on there is that a cause for concern

[@steveessex4720]

Are you able add another computer to this drive using the hub to save data from 2 computers?

[@sauravmisraz]

just wanted to know, whether the Seagate logo in front glows on connecting it or powering it on?

[@i8BBQ4Lunch]

Were you able to adjust power settings? I just purchased one and it never shuts off, even when the computer is off. This is my second Seagate Backup Plus Hub, the first didn't act this way.

[@MrXairaz]

Hi Lon. I'm considering buying an external harddrive for my mom for backing up photos etc. It needs to be as easy as possible, and as safe as possible. Do you have any suggestions to which product I should look at. And if it's best to get one that can be set to raid 0 (or is the risk too great with raid?), or one like the Seagate backup Hub where she can have multiple harddrives thorugh the hubs?

[@BENZ007]

Great video, I just got one for storing my raw and rendered video files, hope it is good. My old WD is three years old and 3 tb and has been flawless since new. I couldn't resist the low price for 8 tb. Hope it is as reliable, thx.

[@KevinMphotography]

you are stating my exact issue right now lol. (except video). i think i'm going for it...the price is right.

[@BENZ007]

I hooked it up yesterday, followed the online registration which only takes a second, then did a format ( quick one .do not do the long format ) then I plugged my old 3 TB WD into one port and plugged my chip reader into the other port, it works flawlessly. I can still search my old video files on the old 3 TB through the hub, and I can see my new video files on the chip reader. ( SD card to usd ) so actually I freed up a USB port on my laptop ...so far I am impressed and pleased. It's not as loud as I expected with the drive spinning, and I plan on putting some insulators under it anyway. Good luck.

[@dblanco]

Hi, I have one question. The AC adapter of this "Seagate Backup Plus Hub" is compatible with the previous model, the "Seagate Backup Plus" of 12v 1.5A? Thanks.

[@christophercrowley7574]

lon when an external hard drive is connected to the hub how does it show up? id like to connect my existing hard drive to it but show up under the same drive is this possible

[@Clipboy]

Hi. Just wanted to ask can I use this just to store massive files of 1080p videos/films and tv series on? Nothing else, just video files and connect the drive to my tv?

[@iamric23]

My mouse pointer keeps freezing when the external is plugged in. Is there a specific usb port that it should be plugged into?

[@yuriart]

hi i am looking for a hd media player that can read the 8th seagate that you reviewed. i usually use my hard rive to watch movie files on my tv. it seems that you are using something called raspberry pi with kodi installed. 1-can i use this to play all my movie files? 2-does it support x265,4k format, 3d movies and FLAC? 3- is this an android box. 4- if raspberry is not the best system to use, can you please recommend one that i can use to play my movie videos, (relatively affordable) i would greatly appreciate your help

[@volareaerialimaging2878]

Is there a way to add a second Backup plus and have that mirror the first Backup Hub Automatically?

[@forplan]

Hello Can you tell me temperature of your disk drive? Mine is 48celsius on idle and 53 on full load.... I think this is hight, what about yours?

[@zaneiken07]

I've been using this as extra storage for my Xbox One X for the last few years, and now for the Series X. I think it's finally starting to give up - constantly make a whole lot of noise even when the drive is not being accessed.

[@babatundeismail6732]

Would you recommend getting it if it lasts a couple years?

[@zaneiken07]

I find it hard to recommend any mechanical hard drives in this day and age.

[@elgerone]

did you keep software on it or blank the drive before using it?

[@NikhchansGaming]

Could you power the pi4 using the USB on this thing? It does have a 3 amp Power supply.

[@CORZER0]

Your content is AWESOME!

[@ChristopherLKL]

Is there any led to let know it's reading or writing on the drive ?

[@Cyberbrickmaster1986]

How do I use this as an extension hard drive? I tried to connect this to s laptop and it doesn't recognize it as an external hard drive!

[@Bull8magn8]

Is this a SMR drive ?

[@patkilla510]

Can this be used when it is not hands on like thru wifi if I Im not home?

[@ChCarnix]

lol I've had mine for veer a year and didn't even notice there was that thin plastic peel-off film on top

[@MsBeemer1]

Ok but how do you download your photos and videos from an iPhone? Seems basic but not being addressed anywhere.

[@kevalrabadiya3227]

hello, what is the difference between back plus hub and backup plus portable?

[@christian985]

It is safe to keep in that position the device?

[@TouYubeKids]

hi there, i'm considering to buy an 8tb external drive which one do you prefer, this 8tb seagate backup plus hub or WD 8tb my book

[@nikkisato8101]

Can I use the an external hard drive and hook it up through the usb port? will this device back up the external hard drive too?

[@mattharris7248]

Has this got a led light feature on it ?

[@qahtanal-aabidy8824]

Thanks mate for this movie. Please is this external hard compatible with Linux(ubuntu 16.04 for example)? I will be so thankful if you can reply me soon because I want to bay one to backup my data. Cheers

[@sracimir77]

Hi Lon, are you still using this HDD? Is it giving any problems? I am thinking of buying one, but I do not want to lose my info due to failure as soon as the warranty expires.

[@LonSeidman]

So far so good but you should always have a backup

[@JohnSmith-yl9en]

@@LonSeidman Still running in 2019 and without disconnecting on its own?

[@joshuapace85]

Hi- great video, just curious- when plugging in the drive to the computer (power already connected earlier) did you notice a chirping sound as it spun up for about 1-2 seconds? Thanks!

[@LonSeidman]

It usually makes a short chirp but nothing that lasts longer than 2 seconds.

[@joshuapace85]

Lon.TV Thanks so much for coming back to me on this, I really appreciate it. 👍

[@gambuck4503]

wow greatly done

[@krazedsuperman]

On seagates website They have posted that as of May 15, 2021 they are no longer supporting NAS four my question about this drive is it network supported I want to be able to put stuff on it and access it from the Internet if anything from the devices in my home if I can’t do it outside the home could Someone please tell me?

[@LA-yh5do]

Price 4 years ago, bought this hub last week for 60$

[@10310202j]

dude your awesome and deserve 100000 subs and I'm going to patreon

[@shivaraj1986]

Dear sir which one is good Seagate Backup Plus Hub 4 TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD vs WD My Passport 4TB Portable External Hard Drive (Black) I am waiting for the reply

[@curtispazarjr4985]

great review!!!!!

[@adiology601]

Does the seagate backup software allow for the backup hub drive to be backed up onto a external drive connected to it via its powered hub ports?

[@BruceLevickbrusca]

Adi ology I am keen to know that too.

[@Kareem.El.Tohamy]

Guys, plz help, is it good for ps4 pro ? Or should i get the expansion model ?

[@venkateshramakrishnan443]

Bought this one too use a pms for nvidia shield. Keeps disconnecting regardless whether ext sd or adoptable storage. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@saysbadman]

I'm guessing the front hub transfers at usb 2.0 speeds? I saw where the drive itself was like 175mbs, but i dont know about the front hub. Pretty interesting product from seagate!

[@AdamWyson]

They are both 3.0 USB on the front panel according to New Egg's specs. "The two front-facing intelligent USB 3.0 ports amplify the functionality of your drive by allowing you to charge and connect two external devices, like your phone, tablet or camera - even if your computer is in off/standby mode."

[@artvandelay6549]

you can tell they are 3.0 cos the ports are blue and not black.

[@SomnathDas-ej3ve]

How long is the power cable they provides.

[@wandersl]

about 1m

[@EvgenMakein]

Can someone share ico file that was on disc when you buy it? I deleted mine...

[@beiderbeck81]

If the hard drive is ejected but still plugged into your pc can the two integrated ports still passthrough to show other hard drives plugged in?

[@NikhchansGaming]

Yes. As long as it's phyisically hooked up to your pc.

[@BruceLevickbrusca]

Can you connect this to the back of a mycloud NAS drive using the front usb port (usb to usb)? So the seagate drive would be connected to the computer using the backside connection but able to be seen on the mycloud NAS device to backup using the usb port in the front?

[@LonSeidman]

+Bruce Levick no

[@brandonfreeman317]

Hello Ion I'm a new subscriber to your you tube channel. I really like you show!!! I have a question can the Nvidia shield pro play media off of the Seagate backup plus hub 8TB?

[@JuanSanchez-rb4qu]

How's reliability so far? because seagate

[@jayg8548]

why is it cheaper than their 8 terabyte internal drive?

[@sirnicko1]

TBH, All Seagate drives are the worst drives (not going by what I've read. But but experience), well for an OS anyway

[@redboll]

Same experience here...

[@mmont8739]

I never had problems with seagate drives. It works well with my Mac Pro.

[@CodyMetal]

Stop spreading bullshit. Seagate drives have better reliability compared to Western Digital.

[@greenbackz]

not spreading BS, i worked in a computer repair shop for 5 years and i replaced more failed seagate drives than any other brand . both 3.5" and 2.5" failed toshiba drives were pretty common as well. i still would buy a seagate drive if it was on sale, but i would only use it to store stuff i don't care about losing, or always have a backup

[@kai89tracid]

is it possible to recover data from broken disk

[@randomcomment2177]

I have a 4Tb version of this one and the Toolkit app gets EXTREMELY slow, so slow that I cannot access some functions, I have no idea why, someone with the same problem?

[@rumvodkaf1]

Are the front ports 3.0?

[@49aguayo]

great review, thanks!

[@jerryrusk8729]

how do I reformat my Seagate GoFlex Desk external hard drive

[@Stephen-lt1tp]

my logo is flashing, and the drive won't appear.... :(

[@bigchazgaming6302]

Will this work for storing games for my xbox

[@maxfieldsawyer694]

Big Chaz Gaming yes

[@tnetroP]

Yes. But Seagate also sell a white version of this called the Game Drive Hub which matches the XBox One colour scheme.

[@ALUCARD2987]

odd question is there a limit to how many of those drives you can daisy chain together?

[@CW-vi2vp]

ALUCARD2987 you cant

[@AFLolowang]

Can u use this as a cloud backup?

[@ericbazinga]

I'm still saving up for an Nvidia SHIELD Plex server (currently my savings are holding strong at zero 😜), and I'm trying to find a good storage device to hold my several shelves of DVD movies in .mkv format. I want a drive that has enough storage for all the movies with plenty of space to spare, but at the same time I want to be able to access the drive wirelessly on my computer in the other room. I can't seem to find a drive that does everything I want it to, because I can't seem to find a cheap, name-brand NAS that has a large amount of space in a RAID 1 setup. Not knowing how much space I need doesn't help. I don't know of any way to wirelessly access a normal drive over my network while the drive is plugged into the SHIELD, but 8TB of space sounds like more than enough- a safe bet. I'll probably need to do some calculations in order to estimate how much space I'll need (ripping a few movies, calculating the average size of a rip, and multiplying that by the number of movies I have should do the trick), but I think this MIGHT do it.

[@ericbazinga]

I just did the math, and based on estimates I found on MakeMKV forums (I basically took the maximum storage space for a DVD (7GB) and multiplied that by my movie collection, which to my surprise was a whopping 611 movies!), I'll need at least 5TB. I want to have spare storage for any future movies I might buy, so I'm going for a 6TB drive. I still can't decide between USB or NAS though... USB is cheaper and a hard connection would also for quicker load times, BUT the NAS allows for wireless access, meaning I can easily rip movies to the NAS from my computer (and probably rip quicker using both my desktop and laptop). Any suggestions Lon?

[@KingNapz]

Just got a 4tb one for 20 bucks brand new!

[@ccross1978cc]

Just got the 6tb for $20 On my way home from work. Gotta love yard sales!!

[@shogunmn12]

Good video. I for one will never buy another Seagate product again. I just had two of these fail the same week with the same symptoms. They appear to work for a moment then stop and disconnect/fail to read. Most frustrating as it appears they work momentarily. I've tried everything and exhausted all trouble shooting. Interesting the exact same thing happened around the same time.and relative amount of use. Garbage, untrustworthy product.

[@knoxieman]

Brilliant review, thanks very much :-)

[@timmystar0457]

excuse me is that video 35gb?

[@ignacekoostachin9418]

When connecting to the Raspberry Pi, does it need the power supply hooked up or can it still run without the power supply connected?

[@ignacekoostachin9418]

+Lon Seidman Thank you. I live your videos btw. :)

[@ignacekoostachin9418]

+Ignace Koostachin love

[@wandersl]

I wonder if the power supply can be used to power the hub to power the pi.

[@Sunils_Creations]

good cricket commentary

[@robsbusy]

I think this video may be too old for what I have ...a Seagate 12TB .One Touch.