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Comparing: Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 vs Kingston Data Traveler Exodia Onyx 64GB

In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 and Kingston Data Traveler Exodia Onyx 64GB, 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.

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Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00
Type:Disks
Model:Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00
Capacity:160GB
Interface:SATA-I 1.5Gbps
See benchmark from Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00
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Kingston Data Traveler Exodia Onyx 64GB
Type:Disks
Model:Kingston DTXON 64GB
Capacity:64GB
Interface:USB 3.0
See benchmark from Kingston DTXON 64GB

Specification Comparison Table

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Specification Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 Kingston Data Traveler Exodia Onyx 64GB
Brand Hitachi Kingston
Format HDD 2.5 USB FlashDrive
Capacity 160GB 64GB
Interface SATA-I 1.5Gbps USB 3.0

Submission Comparison Table

This submission comparison table displays the number and details of benchmark data submissions from various devices or components. This information helps you understand the performance based on the benchmarks that have been tested, as well as providing an overview of the consistency and popularity of the available benchmark results.

No. Benchmark Software Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 Kingston Data Traveler Exodia Onyx 64GB
1 AS-SSD

Read: 46.32 MB/s

Write: 44.14 MB/s

Read: 88.98 MB/s

Write: 19.04 MB/s

2 ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M

Read: 50.05 MB/s

Write: 49.66 MB/s

Read: 168.42 MB/s

Write: 18.60 MB/s

3 Cross Platform Disk Test

Read: 44.79 MB/s

Write: 39.00 MB/s

Read: 88.66 MB/s

Write: 12.57 MB/s

4 CrystalDiskMark

Read: 49.29 MB/s

Write: 49.08 MB/s

Read: 89.08 MB/s

Write: 19.50 MB/s


Submission Comparison Chart

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About Hardware Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00

The Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 is a thick design 2.5-inch hard disk with a capacity of 160GB, designed for laptops and other portable devices. Unlike most laptop HDDs that use a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, this model offers a speed of 7200 RPM, providing a significant improvement in read/write performance, especially in computing tasks that require fast data access.

Equipped with 16MB of buffer cache, this HDD is capable of handling heavier workloads, such as multitasking, application installation, or activities with high I/O intensity. This speed gives it an edge over regular HDDs in terms of response time and efficiency when running an operating system or opening large files. Although its capacity is relatively small when compared to today's storage standards, the HTS722016K9SA00 is still very suitable for use as additional storage or to revive older systems that still rely on 2.5” SATA storage.

The test was conducted using an HP 1000 1b05AU laptop with the following configuration: AMD E1-1200 CPU, 4GB DDR3 RAM (2x2GB in single-channel mode due to CPU limitations), and Windows 7 64-bit operating system. The HDD was installed via an HDD Caddy in place of an optical drive, demonstrating the flexibility of using it as a second storage in a system with an additional SATA slot.

During testing, the drive's performance showed fast response when booting the operating system, opening heavy applications, and performing large file transfers. Despite its limited capacity, the 7200 RPM speed and larger cache compared to 5400 RPM HDDs make it an ideal choice for users who prioritize access speed over large capacity.

The Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 is still an attractive option for users who want fast yet affordable storage, especially in legacy system configurations or as a secondary drive for modern systems with specific needs.

Tested on:

Device: HP 1000 1b05au (using HDD Enclosure)
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)

* For CrystalDiskMark the hard drive is directly run on the main sata port, and the hard drive is used as the operating system.

Wednesday, 13 February 2019 12:45:58 | Update: 1 month ago


About Hardware Kingston Data Traveler Exodia Onyx 64GB

The Kingston DataTraveler Exodia Onyx 64GB is a stylish, modern flash drive that offers ample storage capacity and high performance in a compact format. Featuring a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, it is capable of high-speed data transfers, ideal for users who frequently move between devices and need a fast and reliable portable solution.

With a capacity of 64GB, this flash drive can store various types of files such as work documents, photo collections, videos, and application installers. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 technology (USB 3.0 compatible) enables efficient transfer of large files, while still supporting full compatibility with USB 2.0 ports, ensuring versatility across devices.

This flash drive performance test was conducted using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 laptop equipped with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 12GB DDR4 dual channel RAM, and running Windows 11 version 22H2 operating system. This combination of specifications ensures that testing takes place under optimal and representative system conditions for everyday use.

In tests using CrystalDiskMark, the flash drive recorded a read speed of 89.08 MB/s and a write speed of 19.50 MB/s. These results place it in the sufficient performance category for standard needs such as saving documents, transferring image files, or playing small to medium-sized multimedia files.

Furthermore, through the ATTO Disk Benchmark test with a block size of 64MB, the flash drive showed a higher read performance, reaching 168.42 MB/s, while its write speed dropped slightly to 18.60 MB/s. The variation in results between these two benchmarks is quite common and shows how the test method and type of data used can affect the performance recorded.

Overall, the flash drive offers good read speeds, especially when tested with ATTO, but its write speeds are still quite low. Nonetheless, this flash drive is still worth using as an additional storage medium for lightweight files or backups of important documents, especially for users who prioritize portability and ease of access.

The benchmark results show that this flash drive has a fairly high read speed, especially in burst or sequential access scenarios, although the write speed is fairly standard for the entry-level USB flash drive class. This is quite common in flash drive products with economy generation NAND flash and no DRAM cache, such as the one used in the Exodia Onyx.

Physically, the Kingston Exodia Onyx comes with a sleek and modern all-matte black design. The cap-shaped cover provides extra protection for the USB connector when not in use, and the included hanger hole allows this flash drive to be easily connected to a keychain or lanyard. The Kingston name remains a guarantee of quality and long-term durability in the portable storage media segment.

While this flash drive is not the fastest choice for large write jobs, such as video editing directly from the drive, the Kingston DataTraveler Exodia Onyx 64GB remains an affordable, reliable and stylish option for everyday use such as storing office files, backups or transferring data between devices.

Device test (testbed):

Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6
CPU: i5 1135G7
USB: USB 3.1 Gen 1
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 11 22H2

Monday, 03 July 2023 10:52:01 | Update: 6 days ago