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Seagate 2TB Backup Plus Desktop vs Seagate 2TB Backup Plus Mac

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 2differ
  • 11identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 2TB Backup Plus Desktop:5000 Mbit/s
    • 2TB Backup Plus Mac:800 Mbit/s
  • Cables included
    • 2TB Backup Plus Desktop:USB
    • 2TB Backup Plus Mac:FireWire, USB

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Comparison of 2TB Backup Plus Desktop, 2TB Backup Plus Mac
32 specifications
Hard driveidentical
File format systemKnown for oneNTFSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVariable
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5"
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers5000 Mbit/s800 Mbit/s
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
FireWire 400Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FireWire 800Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSBFireWire, USB
Package widthKnown for one230 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one90 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one1.33 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
USB requiredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FireWire requiredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.6+ Windows 7, Vista, XP SP3 32/64-bit

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