Comparing: Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 vs Seagate ST1000LM035
In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 and Seagate ST1000LM035, 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 |
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Model: | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 |
Capacity: | 160GB |
Interface: | SATA-I 1.5Gbps |

Seagate ST1000LM035
Type: | Disks |
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Model: | Seagate Mobile HDD ST1000LM035-1RK172 |
Capacity: | 1TB |
Interface: | SATA-III 6Gbps |
Specification Comparison Table
Specification | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 | Seagate ST1000LM035 |
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Brand | Hitachi | Seagate |
Format | HDD 2.5 | HDD 2.5 |
Capacity | 160GB | 1TB |
Interface | SATA-I 1.5Gbps | SATA-III 6Gbps |
Submission Comparison Table
Benchmark Software | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 | Seagate ST1000LM035 |
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CrystalDiskMark |
Read: 49.29 MB/s Write: 49.08 MB/s |
Read: 133.26 MB/s Write: 129.08 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 Seagate ST1000LM035
The Seagate ST1000LM035-1RK172 is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive with a 1TB capacity designed for use in laptops and other portable devices. It uses a SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface and has a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, which makes it power efficient and quiet enough for daily computing needs.
Equipped with 128MB of cache, this model offers best-in-class read/write performance, suitable for storing data, documents, multimedia, and operating systems on laptops. It belongs to the Seagate Mobile HDD line, which is known for its balance between large capacity, low power consumption and slim dimensions.
Tested on Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 (i5-1135G7, Win11, USB 3.1 Gen1) using Harddrive Enclosure USB 3.0
Monday, 21 April 2025 20:36:51 | Update: 2 weeks ago