Comparing: Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 vs WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0
In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 and WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0, using synthetic benchmark tests to evaluate their overall performance. This side-by-side comparison helps users understand which hardware delivers better value, speed, and efficiency based on standardized testing. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading an existing one, this benchmark-driven evaluation offers valuable insights to guide your decision.
Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 |
| Capacity: | 160GB |
| Interface: | SATA-I 1.5Gbps |
WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | WDC WD3200AAKX-001CA0 |
| Capacity: | 320GB |
| Interface: | SATA-III 6Gbps |
Specification Comparison Table
| Specification | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 | WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Hitachi | Western Digital |
| Format | HDD 2.5 | HDD 3.5 |
| Capacity | 160GB | 320GB |
| Interface | SATA-I 1.5Gbps | SATA-III 6Gbps |
Submission Comparison Table
| Benchmark Software | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 | WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0 |
|---|---|---|
| ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M |
Read: 50.05 MB/s Write: 49.66 MB/s |
Read: 94.46 MB/s Write: 101.32 MB/s |
| CrystalDiskMark |
Read: 49.29 MB/s Write: 49.08 MB/s |
Read: 107.58 MB/s Write: 105.50 MB/s |
About Hardware Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00
The Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 is an HDD with a 160GB capacity and 2.5-inch size, designed for laptops and other portable applications. Unlike most laptop HDDs that operate at 5400 RPM, this model has a speed of 7200 RPM, providing faster read/write speeds than standard HDDs.
With 16MB of cache, this HDD offers better performance in handling heavier workloads, such as multitasking or applications with high I/O requirements. However, since its capacity is relatively small compared to today's standards, this HDD is more suitable for use as additional storage or for older systems that still use 2.5-inch HDDs.
Tested on:
Device: HP 1000 1b05au
Specs:
CPU: AMD E1-1200
OS: Windows 7
RAM: 2x2GB (Does not support dual channel due to limitations of the CPU, currently running single channel mode)
Wednesday, 13 February 2019 12:45:58 | Update: 3 weeks ago
About Hardware WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0
The WDC WD3200AAKX-001CA0 is a 3.5-inch HDD with a capacity of 320GB, using a 6Gbps SATA interface. This HDD has a rotation speed of 7200 RPM, which provides better performance than 5400 RPM HDDs, especially for use in desktop PCs.
With 16MB of cache, this HDD offers sufficient transfer speeds for everyday computing needs, such as document storage, applications, and light games.
Tuesday, 07 March 2023 10:02:46 | Update: 1 month ago