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Transcend StoreJet 25H3 2.5" TS4TSJ25H3P 4 TB

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Transcend - StoreJet 25H3 4 TB Portable Hard Drive - 2.5" External - SATA - USB 3.0 - 256-bit Encryption Standard - Purple

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Transcend StoreJet 25H3 2.5" TS4TSJ25H3P 4 TB
Colour
Placementexternal
TypeHDD
Featuresfor PC
Volume4 TB
Form factor2.5 "
ConnectionUSB-A 5Gbps
Manufacturer's warranty3 years
Technical specs
Cache memory8 MB
RPM5400 rpm
Features
Featuresshockproof
data encryption
backup button
General
MIL-STD-810
Power source (external)USB port
Materialrubberized
Size132x81x25 mm
Weight308 g
Official Websiteua.transcend-info.com
Added to E-CatalogDecember 2016
Protected body. Compliance with military standard MIL-STD-810. Backup button. Transcend Elite Proprietary Software.
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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Transcend StoreJet 25H3 2.5" is a highly regarded external hard drive known for its excellent protection due to its rubberized casing and silicone gasket, making it shock-resistant and reliable even after drops. It supports USB 3.0, offering impressive speed and is quiet in operation. Users appreciate its affordable price and the convenient backup features, although some find the design and color options lacking. The drive is compatible with various devices, including Samsung TVs and Macintosh systems, and is praised for its compact size and energy-saving function. However, some users noted issues with the non-standard cable and the drive's thickness. Despite these minor drawbacks, the StoreJet 25H3 is recommended for its durability and reliability in storing personal data, making it a great choice for active use.
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An excellent HDD for an active lifestyle and equally active use!
27 November 2021 
Quiet and reliable HDD. It has been running for almost 2 years. Most of the time, it's connected to a laptop in "improvised desktop" mode but has proven itself well on trips and outings - it handles falls wonderfully (I didn't throw it on purpose, but it has flown in a backpack or on the table from a height of about 30cm), and even while working, it withstands jolts and other things that can kill an HDD (I watched movies on the plane and tapped on the table during active work with files on the HDD). I'm very pleased with it; it's compact and reliable.

In almost 2 years of active use, it hasn't slowed down, and there are few bad sectors.

To those complaining about the non-standard connector, thickness, etc. - folks, the analog with type-c costs twice as much! Of course, it would be nice if it had a simple and more common usb-c, but remember the price. (And the competitor is even larger in all dimensions lol). Or, if you're not happy with the size, you can take it out of the case and get the most standard external HDD.
Mediocre branded utilities - the idea is good, but the implementation could be better (although respect for the one-click backup feature). The rubber collects dust and dirt well, making it difficult to clean. (This can be solved by removing the case, but then the "protection" of the external drive is lost.)
Roman Kaveevuse Transcend TS2TSJ25H3P more than year
Do not use TV to watch content
4 February 2012 
The Samsung TV (5 series) does not recognize it while it sees 700 Gigs.
housing
Need to reformat to NTFS
The USB output does not inspire confidence in its reliability
Stanislav Grushanskiyuse Transcend TS1TSJ25H3P week
Fast and well-protected
23 April 2014 
Backup button - a pointless addition. At least for me, as I don't use this drive for backups, just as a flash drive for sharing movies with friends and watching them on TV afterward. But it might be useful for someone. I liked the drive - fast, quiet, does not heat up. Not once has it let me down in several months of use.
Good protection - rubberized casing and silicone gasket. Dropped it a couple of times and nothing happened. Supports USB 3.0 - the speed is really impressive. There's a model with a terabyte capacity, you can take a whole media library with you. It pairs well with Samsung TVs. Absolutely silent in operation. You can't hear anything even when you put your ear to the casing.
The design is so-so. Although, what else can you expect from a rugged device... But they could have offered a more appealing color. Or done like Apple - several options to choose from.
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Protected housing according to military standard

Transcend StoreJet 25H3 kills two birds with one stone — it allows you not only to archive and save everything in the world (fortunately, 4 TB gives room for manoeuvre), but also to securely protect data.

The Transcend StoreJet 25H3 has been tested to military standard MIL-STD-810 and is able to safely withstand drops from a height of 1.2 metres. The 3-layer case design consists of an outer silicone sleeve, an impact-resistant plastic shroud, and a protective rubber bumper that wraps around the drive inside the case.

Copy speed 90 Mb/s

Hidden inside the shroud is a 4TB drive that runs on USB 3.1 Gen1 and is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0. According to synthetic tests, the average speed of reading and writing large files in one stream is approximately 90 Mb / s, which is a good indicator for such a drive. Of the minuses, one can single out only a strong drop in speed when copying to several streams. However, in the case of external hard drives, such a scenario is extremely rare and it would be wrong to write it down as a minus.

Thoughtful ergonomics

Traditionally, for external drives from Transcend, you can find a small button on the front panel that puts the drive into power saving mode or starts automatic data backup. Using the extremely convenient Transcend Elite application, you can set custom copy patterns for this button, including specific time intervals and specific sections of the disc. From the outside, this may seem like a trifle, but it greatly simplifies life.