Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex USB3.0 Cable Performance Test With a Random Drive Linus Tech Tips

This video presents a practical performance comparison of the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex USB 3.0 cable when used with a random 2.5 inch drive, in a Linus Tech Tips style test. The host first demonstrates the USB 2.0 behavior by transferring a large file to illustrate baseline speeds, noting typical USB 2.0 transfer rates around 30 MB/s and joking through the setup while cat antics unfold in the background. After establishing the USB 2.0 baseline, the tester switches to the USB 3.0 version of the GoFlex cable, connecting it to a test PC that supports USB 3.0. He reports significantly higher transfer speeds, peaking around 110 to 120 MB/s, and estimates the total transfer time to complete at roughly 105 seconds. The closing conclusion confirms that the GoFlex USB 3.0 cable is compatible with other 2.5 and 1/2 inch drives beyond the original FreeAgent GoFlex, indicating broad usefulness for modular cable setups. Throughout the video the host maintains a light, informal tone with occasional detours into casual commentary and playful interruptions by pets, which adds a sense of personality and humor to a hardware-focused test. Overall, the video demonstrates the practical impact of USB 3.0 on external drive transfers and provides a concise verdict on cable versatility beyond the Seagate product line.

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