Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

Seagate 1TB FireWire 800/USB vs Seagate FireWire 800/USB 2.0 500GB

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 10identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • HDD capacity
    • 1TB FireWire 800/USB:1 TB
    • FireWire 800/USB 2.0 500GB:500 GB
  • HDD speed
    • 1TB FireWire 800/USB:7200 RPM
    • FireWire 800/USB 2.0 500GB:5400 RPM
  • Weight
    • 1TB FireWire 800/USB:1 kg
    • FireWire 800/USB 2.0 500GB:220 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 1TB FireWire 800/USB:37.5 x 152 x 185 mm
    • FireWire 800/USB 2.0 500GB:80.00 x 137.18 x 17.50 mm

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Comparison of 1TB FireWire 800/USB, FireWire 800/USB 2.0 500GB
19 specifications
Hard drive2 differ
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for oneSilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
External power adapterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers1 kg220 g
Other features1 differ
Minimum RAMKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
USB requiredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs37.5 x 152 x 185 mm80.00 x 137.18 x 17.50 mm

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