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Seagate · Updated June 2026

Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400): price, specs & release date

Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400), released 2020. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: amazon.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark34/100#8 of 12 in class

The Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400) is listed at $154.99 on amazon.com as of 2026-06-27, #4 cheapest of 12 external hard drives (median $165); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 34/100 pay-blind standing, #8 of 12 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest external hard drives: Toshiba Canvio Basics 4TB (HDTB540XK3CA) — $89.99

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Is the Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400) a good buy?

At $155, the Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400) is #4 cheapest of the 12 external hard drives we track, where the median is $165. On the spec sheet, its release of 2020 is above the median of the 12, and its capacity of 5 TB is at the median of the 12. By release date, it is among the newer of the 12 we date.

Specifications

Price (US)$154.99 Standard (non-password) STKC5000400 at Walmart ~$155; Best Buy lists it as no longer in new-condition stock. The separately-named STKZ5000400 'One Touch with Password' variant retails higher (~$199.99) and is a different SKU.
BrandSeagate
Released2020
Capacity (TB)5
Form factorportable
Interfaceusb_3_2_gen1
RPM—
Powerbus_powered
Hardware encryptionNo
Dimensions (in)4.54 x 3.15 x 0.82 in

Source: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by seagate.com. CORRECTED. hardware_encryption true->false: STKC5000400 is the standard One Touch HDD with no hardware encryption; only the 'One Touch with Password' STKZ5000400 (separate Best Buy SKU) carries AES-256. priceUsd 199.99->154.99: $199.99 was the STKZ password variant; the named STKC model is ~$155 at Walmart. rpm 5400->null: Seagate does not publish RPM for the One Touch portable enclosure. Interface USB 3.2 Gen 1 confirmed via Dell listing. Dimensions retained per Staples/retail listings.

Is the Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400) worth it vs cheaper external hard drives?

Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400) against its closest cheaper and pricier external hard drives on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked

ProductPriceCapacity (TB)Form factorInterfacePowerHardware encryption
Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400) this$154.995portableusb_3_2_gen1bus_poweredNo
WD Elements Portable 5TB (WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN)$129.995portableusb_3_2_gen1bus_poweredNo
Toshiba Canvio Flex 4TB (HDTX140XSCCA)$1554portableusb_3_2_gen1bus_poweredNo

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400) cost?

The Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400) has a US price of $154.99 (Standard (non-password) STKC5000400 at Walmart ~$155; Best Buy lists it as no longer in new-condition stock. The separately-named STKZ5000400 'One Touch with Password' variant retails higher (~$199.99) and is a different SKU.), as of 2026-06-19.

How does the Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400) compare on price?

At $155, the Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400) is #4 cheapest of the 12 external hard drives we track, where the median is $165.

When was the Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400) released?

The Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400) was released 2020.

What are the Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400)'s key specs?

Seagate One Touch 5TB (STKC5000400) (Seagate): capacity tb 5, form factor portable, interface usb_3_2_gen1, power bus_powered, hardware encryption No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.

Price of record: $154.99 at amazon.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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