Seagate Personal Cloud 2-Bay STCS

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

5
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Painless configuration process, Apps simplify remote access, High available storage capacities, Streamlined, intuitive interface
Sleek design, Quick performance, Simple setup, Easytouse management software
DLNA server, Very good backup and sync apps, Easy remote access setup

Cons:

Speed is only average, Modest customization options, No folderlevel sharing options, An app for each finger, sans thumbs
Seagate Media app could be improved, NAS App Store is still very limited

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Last revision on April 26, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Painless configuration process, Apps simplify remote access, High available storage capacities, Streamlined, intuitive interface
Sleek design, Quick performance, Simple setup, Easytouse management software
DLNA server, Very good backup and sync apps, Easy remote access setup
Easy to set up (we had it up in running in a few minutes minus the firmware updates), Simple management, good UI, Variety of backup options

Reviewers Didn't Like

Speed is only average, Modest customization options, No folderlevel sharing options, An app for each finger, sans thumbs
Seagate Media app could be improved, NAS App Store is still very limited
Drive spins up again after idle period spindown, Meh performance
Limited amount of apps in the App Manager

Expert reviews and ratings

Despite slightly weak write performance, the beautiful minimalism and simplicity of the software makes the Personal Cloud a joy to use, with a great physical design...

By TechRadar on September 02, 2015

The Seagate Personal Cloud 2-Bay 8TB is a consumer NAS device for the home. It has a minimalist design, piano black finish and set-top box dimensions. The appeal for home users lies in its ease of use, and its combination of media sharing and backup...

By PC Authority on August 24, 2015

It is fair to say the Seagate Personal Cloud 2 Bay impressed me greatly.The device has a simple and discrete design, providing a pair of USB ports if you want them (1x USB 3.0 and 1x USB 2.0) but other than that, there is no fancy embellishment. It is...

By Kitguru.net on August 24, 2015

This NAS drive is an excellent offering for consumers seeking convenient, flexible data access and lots of mirrored storage space. A simplified design and UI make installation and remote access a snap. (Just don't look too deeply for granular features.)...

By Computer Shopper on May 19, 2015

When it comes to hardware, Seagate has made all of the right choices with the Personal Cloud. The sleek design is attractive and doesn't need to be hidden, while the internals ensure a smooth and pleasant usage experience. Power users may find...

By MacNN on May 19, 2015

Looking at the design of the Personal Cloud Home Media Storage drive, it's clear that Seagate thinks it should live right near your TV in your home entertainment unit. It looks as if it's a set-top box or PVR rather than a traditional NAS device, and we...

By Good Gear Guide on April 13, 2015

For simple setup and straightforward media sharing, Seagate's Personal Cloud has no peer. It even manages to register itself on the network without user intervention. If that were all there was to it, it would be a great product. But populated with a...

By Good Gear Guide on January 26, 2017

Marvell Armada based dual drive "personal cloud" NAS focused on media storage and playback from anywhere on any...

By SmallNetBuilder on April 30, 2015

The Seagate Personal Cloud is ideal for the home user or workgroup that wants to access to their files anywhere, anytime. Users also have a backup and sync option with the ability to backup again to a public cloud or move data back and forth for...

By StorageReview on March 05, 2015

While the Seagate Personal Cloud's sleek appearance and intuitive software may make attractive to home users, lacklustre performance and restrictive drive-swapping options may make it unsuitable for business...

By IT PRO on January 20, 2017

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