Testseek.co.uk have collected 30 expert reviews of the Seagate Innov8 USB3.1 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Seagate Innov8 USB3.1.
January 2017
(79%)
30 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(67%)
32 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Smart looking with good build quality
Innovative Ignition Boost tech
Monster sequential read speeds
Massive 8TB capacity
Needs only a single cable
Stylish industrial design
One cable for power and data
Attractive design
Strong large block
Sequential performance
Excellent software package
8TB of data storage
The editors didn't like
Not cheap
Heavy
Not ideally suited to being frequently moved around
One cable for power and data, Attractive design, Strong large block, Sequential performance, Excellent software package, 8TB of data storage
Expensive, Weak small file performance
The Seagate Innov8 8TB provides ample storage for your data and backup operations. The software package is a standout feature, but we can't overlook how attractive the drive looks on a desk. Users can pack it for use at remote locations, but at three...
Abstract: In one respect this could be considered as one of those “Big Red London Bus” moments that occur from time to time. Usually, in my experience, this type of event happens when two products of a similar type roll off the review production line in close proxi...
Smart looking with good build quality, Innovative Ignition Boost tech, Monster sequential read speeds
Not cheap, Heavy, Not ideally suited to being frequently moved around
Seagate has come up with a really neat product here, although it costs a pretty penny – and similar rival devices will doubtless be on the scene soon...
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Published: 2017-01-30, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
USB-C connection and drive ships with cable, Good cost-per-gigabyte value, Three-year warranty,
Only one USB-C port, Incompatible with some tablets and laptops, USB-C cable is short
Aimed at power users and those with big media collections, the Seagate Innov8 is an external hard drive that packs 8TB of storage and connects via fast USB-C...
Published: 2016-11-06, Author: Chris , review by: tomshardware.com
One cable for power and data, Attractive design, Strong large block, Sequential performance, Excellent software package, 8TB of data storage
Expensive, Weak small file performance
The Seagate Innov8 8TB provides ample storage for your data and backup operations. The software package is a standout feature, but we can't overlook how attractive the drive looks on a desk. Users can pack it for use at remote locations, but at three...
Superior Build Quality, Design, Top of the Charts Performance, No External Power Adapter Required, 8TB Storage Capacity, 200GB Cloud Storage (Microsoft OneDrive), 3 Years Warranty, ,
Price (For Some), USB 3.1 Type C 1.5A Connectivity Only, Windows 7 Not Supported,
Much like the Seven 500GB 2.5” portable hard drive by Seagate the Innov8 is a premium product aimed towards enthusiasts and professionals who may be willing to pay extra for a “special” product. Of course the lack of an extra power adapter...
Strong sequential read performance, Only uses one cable, 2-year subscription to OneDrive (200GB)
Not many compatible host devices on the market currently, Poor sustained write performance
Seagate aims to provide consumers with massive capacity in an easy plug and play storage through the use of USB 3.1 technology, which will likely become even more prevalent in the market over the next few years...
The Dashboard can also be used to configure the Innov8 - processing drive tests, controlling the LEDs, configuring drive spin-down intervals etc. The Seagate Innov8 includes 200GB of Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage for two years and Lyve software compat...
Cavernous storage without the need for a pesky power brick, Attractive, sturdy metal shell
Only works on systems with USB 3.1 ports, due to power requirements, Expensive and heavy, No USB Type-C pass-through ports
Seeking a simple external storage drive that can hold massive data while aping modern industrial art? The Innov8 is well worth considering—just be sure your system has a USB 3.1 Type-C port to deliver enough juice to make it work. Read More…...
