Comparing: Seagate Momentus Thin ST320LT012-9WS14C vs Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00
In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: Seagate Momentus Thin ST320LT012-9WS14C and Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00, 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.
Seagate Momentus Thin ST320LT012-9WS14C
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | Seagate ST320LT012-9WS14C |
| Capacity: | 320GB |
| Interface: | SATA-II 3Gbps |
Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 |
| Capacity: | 160GB |
| Interface: | SATA-I 1.5Gbps |
Specification Comparison Table
| Specification | Seagate Momentus Thin ST320LT012-9WS14C | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Seagate | Hitachi |
| Format | HDD 2.5 | HDD 2.5 |
| Capacity | 320GB | 160GB |
| Interface | SATA-II 3Gbps | SATA-I 1.5Gbps |
Submission Comparison Table
| Benchmark Software | Seagate Momentus Thin ST320LT012-9WS14C | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 |
|---|---|---|
| AS-SSD |
Read: 54.55 MB/s Write: 52.68 MB/s |
Read: 46.32 MB/s Write: 44.14 MB/s |
| ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M |
Read: 51.51 MB/s Write: 50.44 MB/s |
Read: 50.05 MB/s Write: 49.66 MB/s |
| Cross Platform Disk Test |
Read: 59.23 MB/s Write: 42.67 MB/s |
Read: 44.79 MB/s Write: 39.00 MB/s |
| CrystalDiskMark |
Read: 84.67 MB/s Write: 83.84 MB/s |
Read: 49.29 MB/s Write: 49.08 MB/s |
About Hardware Seagate Momentus Thin ST320LT012-9WS14C
The Seagate ST320LT012-9WS14C is a 320GB capacity 2.5-inch HDD designed for laptops and other portable devices. Using a 3Gbps SATA interface, this HDD has a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, which is more power-efficient than HDDs with higher speeds.
It comes with 8MB of cache, providing sufficient performance for everyday use such as document storage, multimedia, and light applications. Despite its limited capacity, this HDD is still a reliable choice for systems that require HDD-based storage.
Wednesday, 26 December 2012 14:27:32 | Update: 1 month ago
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