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HDD Benchmarks Hierarchy 2023
By Jarred Walton last updated
Price per TB is another factor to consider.
New HAMR lasers could usher in 30TB+ HDDs, Seagate and Sony team up for production: Report
By Anton Shilov published
Seagate reportedly second sources heating lasers for HAMR heads from Sony.
Hard drive density advances face diminishing returns
By Christopher Harper published
SMR provides about 6.6% higher capacity than CMR at 30+ TB, compared to roughly 16% higher at 24+ TB.
Save $160 when you purchase two WD Red Pro 20TB HDDs for $599 — that's just $15 per TB
By Stewart Bendle published
Update your NAS storage with 40TB of WD Red Pro HDDs for just $599.
Seagate’s Mozaic 3+ HAMR platform targets 30TB HDDs and beyond
By Anton Shilov published
Seagate unveils HAMR HDD platform for 30TB+ HDDs with new media, new heads, and a new controller.
Best Hard Drives 2024: Our top HDD picks for desktop PCs, NAS, and more
By Paul Alcorn published
We recommend the best hard drives for every need and budget based on our extensive lab tests.
Toshiba N300 Pro 12TB and 20TB HDD Review: Return of the NAS
By Shane Downing published
The Toshiba N300 Pro is a high-end NAS HDD that stands up to WD’s Red Pro and Seagate’s IronWolf Pro. It offers little to stand out but is a safe alternative if the price is right.
Toshiba X300 Pro 12TB and 20TB HDD review: Much better than its non-Pro siblings
By Shane Downing published
X300 marks the spot, as long as it's Pro.
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