Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

Seagate FreeAgent Pro 320 GB, USB 2.0/eSATA vs Seagate FreeAgent™ Desktop 250-GB USB 2.0

7specifications compared
3differ
4identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

HDD capacity
- FreeAgent Pro 320 GB, USB 2.0/eSATA:320 GB
- FreeAgent™ Desktop 250-GB USB 2.0:250 GB
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- FreeAgent Pro 320 GB, USB 2.0/eSATA:160 x 35.5 x 190.5 mm
- FreeAgent™ Desktop 250-GB USB 2.0:190 x 40 x 162 mm

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Comparison of FreeAgent Pro 320 GB, USB 2.0/eSATA, FreeAgent™ Desktop 250-GB USB 2.0
24 specifications	A Seagate FreeAgent Pro 320 GB, USB 2.0/eSATA View product	B Seagate FreeAgent™ Desktop 250-GB USB 2.0 View product
Hard drive1 differ
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5"
Ports & interfacesidentical
Maximum data transfer rateKnown for one	480 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATAKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
External power adapterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus poweredKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Other features2 differ
Data transfer rateKnown for one	3 Gbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB cableKnown for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows Vista, Windows XP Home, or Professional Edition, or Windows 2000 Pro, OS X 10.3.9	Windows Vista, XP Home/Professional Edition OS X 10.3.9/OS X 10.4.6
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	160 x 35.5 x 190.5 mm	190 x 40 x 162 mm
Minimum processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core Duo/Core Solo
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	254 x 254 x 127 mm
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	190.5 x 40.6 x 162.6 mm (7.5 x 1.6 x 6.4")
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	900 g

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