Back to Seagate 2TB Photo Drive with Mylio Create Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (White)

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4.33 out of 5stars
(15 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
01/04/2021
Works with PS4
Works perfect for ps4 and costs a little less!
Harmony

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
09/06/2021
Failed within A Month
Waste of $59. It was working great then one night my computer turned off while it was plugged in and that was the end of it. No drops, shakes, just my computer turned off. Already threw away the box and didn't sign up for the warranty. Data recovery costs more than it's worth. Most of the stuff is things I can replace but I lost all my video recordings for my yt channel. Figured I might as well open it up to see if the platter head was just stuck. The entire head needs to be replaced. Totally not worth it. Going to stay far away from this brand for future storage needs.
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  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/23/2022
    works
    connectors seem to be solid unlike most other brands i have bought (lacie, wd, owc, etc). I took 18 hours to back up 500gb from a lacie drive on my 2008 mac, however this may not be the fault of this drive?
    Paul
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/11/2022
    Disappointed that it did not last even a year.
    Sadly this external drive failed just shy of one year with all of my photos on it.
    Susan
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/05/2021
    Works great with PS5
    Great hard drive, works perfectly with ps5, I have not had any problems since purchasing this. Games run smoothly and quickly.
    Grey
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/26/2021
    2TB at this price is Amazing
    I recently replaced my full size desktop with a NUC Box (teny tiny compact computer). The hard drive is 512 which is fine, but I wanted more storage space since I hade over 6TB in my old desktop. This drive was recognized with no problems and formatting went smoothly. Now I have an extra 2TB on a computer smaller than the drive itself. I am not using it for photo storage (much) but it is still working Great. So far I love it; longevity is still to be seen.
    George
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/06/2021
    Failed within A Month
    Waste of $59. It was working great then one night my computer turned off while it was plugged in and that was the end of it. No drops, shakes, just my computer turned off. Already threw away the box and didn't sign up for the warranty. Data recovery costs more than it's worth. Most of the stuff is things I can replace but I lost all my video recordings for my yt channel. Figured I might as well open it up to see if the platter head was just stuck. The entire head needs to be replaced. Totally not worth it. Going to stay far away from this brand for future storage needs.
    je143462
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/25/2021
    Perfect for PS5
    Really good, got it for my ps5 because of price and it's white to match it and was a little skeptical at first if it was going to be compatible but no issues great product
    Eduardo
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/07/2021
    Bought this for PS5. Works great.
    Transferred my PS4 games to this drive to ease space on the PS5 console. The load times are a tad slower I think but nothing to really complain about.
    Sean
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/07/2021
    Flawless
    Best $ I spent in a while, because of the 3.0 USB speed data transfer it works flawlessly with my PS five it's just not for photos lol.
    Unknown
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/04/2021
    Great Storage for Photos and Documents
    I bought this flash drive as an end-of-the-semester gift to myself to save all of the files and videos from my online classes. I saved all of my work from this semester to this flash drive and many hours worth of lectures and I barely put a dent in the storage capacity of this! It works great for regular documents as well as photos and videos. I'd recommend this to anyone who's trying to organize their digital life or remove items from your computer to improve performance. For this price, snag this if you see it!
    jimm
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/26/2021
    It's just a normal external drive!
    The most common question or related question seems to be: Is this normal external drive? Can I use it for files other than photos. Simple answer: It is a normal external drive and it supports any file format that you use with Windows or Mac. If you're looking for something fast(er) than consider buying a 3.5 instead of 2.5 (keep it mind 35 aren't typicall designed to be portable). The Mylio "Photo Drive" advertisement is a gimmick. Mylio isn't even bundled with drive. It's downloaded from the internet and has a limited mult-year "premuim" version but you can use the free version as well without needing to buy the drive. Mylio itself is a photo catalog app that allows editing of photos and videos. If that's something you're interested in then I recommend downloading the app first to test drive it. It doesn't store your photos and videos in an offline storage (if that's something you're looking for). It does have a redundancy system in case you want to restore a previously edited file. There are however plenty of other paid and free photo and video editing tools that do a similar or better job... without needing access to all of your devices. If you're just looking for simple, cheap drive then look no further. I always recommend buying new instead from resellers or refurbished (unless you don't care about the data) when it comes to HDDs. Too many bad experiences to recommend otherwise. The drive itself is moderately quick (see attached photo). You should be able to format it to NTFS or Ext1 but it should support any other file format. It should function on any device including consoles that support up to or greater than 2TB. Backup the original HDD files to an online account before formatting the drive. I would've given this 5 stars but I don't like white enclosures, the speed, and gimmicky software/product bundling.
    Shadohz
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/29/2021
    Also works with PS5!
    I wanted to try this one because I wanted the white hard drive to match the white PS5. And it worked great! So maybe “Photo Drive” is misleading or targeted marketing but it's just like other drives but in white and cheaper.
    Mayank
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/04/2021
    Works with PS4
    Works perfect for ps4 and costs a little less!
    Harmony
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/07/2020
    Not only fast but it has more storage than most.
    I read many reviews about this item, some good, some not so good, but I have nothing but praise for this USB 3.0 external HD. Because it's white, I'll never lose it among all my black devices on the desk, and it offers more than enough storage space to keep everything I could possibly want to store, including all my videos and pictures. If you want a fast 3.0 storage device with tons of memory at a reasonable price, this is it. Like most of its kind, it has a soft glowing, blinking light when in use that stays lit while plugged into your computer.
    john
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/31/2020
    All your photos in one space without a monthly fee
    The Seagate Photo Drive featuring Mylio Create is a fantastic way to back up and secure all your photos in one location. At about the size of your hand, this back up drive is easy to store and perfect for travel. The USB port makes it a quick connect to any computer and allows you to free up space by moving all your photos to the external drive. You can Auto sync 4 computers, super handy when moving from laptop to desktop for fine tuned editing. Create your own storage system or utilize the one within Mylio Create. You can also use an adapter to fire cord and quickly connect it to any iPhone or iPad. USB power means one less cord to carry. The three year subscription included to Mylio is a lovely bonus.
    TPAMomma
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/31/2020
    A lifesaver
    I have been looking for a photo drive for a while! My phone is always full (I take way too many photos) and I needed somewhere I can store my photos (besides 50 jump drives...I would loose that so easy). This was easy to hook up and set up. I can also use it for business purposes, because it is so small and can easily carry it around. It was very quick transferring everything it transferred everything ok with no issues. I do wish it came with a case, for worry free traveling but it's not necessary. The storage in this is very large and will not have to buy another one for a while. I could not be happier with this product. It is also extremely light and is about the size of my phone (and doesn't weigh as much!).
    Unknown