Comparing: Seagate Momentus Thin ST320LT012-9WS14C vs Hitachi HTS545050B9A300

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About Hardware Seagate Momentus Thin ST320LT012-9WS14C

Seagate ST320LT012-9WS14C is a 320GB capacity hard disk drive (HDD) with a slim 2.5-inch form factor, ideal for laptops, notebooks and other portable systems. Designed using a SATA II (3Gbps) interface and a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, this HDD emphasizes power efficiency and quieter operation compared to higher-speed HDDs.

It uses 1 platter and 2 read/write heads, a common configuration for 320GB capacity, with light weight and low power consumption-suitable for mobile devices. Equipped with 16MB of buffer cache, its performance is sufficient for daily tasks such as saving documents, running light applications, or storing multimedia files.

This Seagate ST320LT012-9WS14C performance test was conducted using an HP 1000 1b05AU laptop that still relies on 4GB DDR3 Single Channel RAM with two DIMM slots. The operating system used during the test was Windows 7 64-bit, which is a typical environment for entry-level laptops in this era of HDD usage. The hardware combination reflects the real usage scenarios of older generation laptop users who still rely on mechanical hard disks as the primary storage medium.

In tests using CrystalDiskMark benchmark software, the Seagate ST320LT012-9WS14C hard disk recorded a fairly stable performance for the 5400 RPM HDD class. The sequential read speed reached 84.67 MB/s, while the sequential write speed stood at 83.84 MB/s. These results show that despite being an older generation HDD with modest specifications, its performance is still adequate for everyday light computing needs such as document storage and media playback.

Although its performance falls short of modern SSDs, the Seagate ST320LT012-9WS14C remains a reliable and cost-effective choice for users who need additional internal storage on older laptops, educational systems, or as external media (with a USB case). Its compact size and low power consumption also make it suitable for use in netbooks and other energy-efficient devices.

Device Test:

Device: HP 1000 1b05au
RAM: 4GB DDR3 Single Channel 2 DIMM
OS: Windows 7

Wednesday, 26 December 2012 14:27:32 | Update: 1 day ago

About Hardware Hitachi HTS545050B9A300

The Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 is a chunky 2.5-inch hard disk with a 500GB capacity, designed for laptops and other portable devices that still rely on SATA-based storage media. It uses a 3Gbps SATA interface (SATA II) and operates at a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, providing a combination of low power consumption and sufficient performance for everyday computing tasks.

Equipped with 8MB of cache, the drive is capable of handling common storage needs such as documents, office applications, multimedia files, and operating system data. Although it has begun to be eclipsed by the speed and efficiency of SSDs, the HTS545050B9A300 remains an economical choice for users who need large capacity without breaking the bank.

The test was conducted using an HP Pavilion dv3-4054TX laptop, with the following configuration: Intel Core i7-720QM processor, 4GB DDR3 Single Channel RAM, and Windows 10 64-bit operating system. In this configuration, the HDD demonstrated standard performance for its class-it was able to run the operating system and basic applications such as browsers, media players, and Office documents stably.

Although not designed for high speeds, the Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 is still reliable for casual users or students, and is suitable for use as a second storage drive in modern systems via an external enclosure. With the Hitachi brand's reputation for reliability, this HDD offers a good balance between price, capacity, and power consumption.

Device Test:

Device: HP Pavilion dv3-4054TX (on HDD Caddy)
CPU: i7 720QM
RAM: 4GB DDR3 Single Channel
OS: Windows 10

Tuesday, 19 July 2022 19:48:21 | Update: 21 hours ago