The Seagate Ultra Compact SSD is a portable, rugged solid‑state drive offering up to 10Gbps USB‑C Gen 2 speeds, cable‑free design, and bundled data‑recovery software.
Critics' Consensus
“Critics praise the Seagate Ultra‑Compact SSD for its pocket‑sized, high‑capacity portability and solid speed, yet some note that faster or cheaper alternatives exist.”
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4 reviews from 4 criticsThe Seagate Ultra Compact SSD delivers excellent performance with transfer rates up to 900 MB/s and offers huge capacity in a durable, pocket-sized design. Minor drawbacks include a detachable rubber cap that can be lost and limited water resistance, but it remains a strong choice for creatives needing portable storage.
“Overall, I’m impressed by the Seagate Ultra Compact SSD’s performance. It’s the second-fastest thumb drive I’ve tested and easily fast enough for the average user.”
“It's better to look at the Ultra Compact SSD as both an external SSD and a USB thumb drive—and it does very well in both of these roles.”
“It has the nicest design of any of these stick SSDs I’ve used yet, and its performance is still good enough for my typical tasks”