Comparing: Seagate Momentus Thin ST320LT012-9WS14C vs SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go OTG USB Type-C USB 3.1 128GB

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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 SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go OTG USB Type-C USB 3.1 128GB

The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go 128GB is a versatile OTG flash drive with USB Type-C and USB Type-A support, enabling easy data transfer between devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. The flash drive offers transfer speeds of up to 150MB/s, making it ideal for fast and efficient transfer of large files.

In tests conducted using the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 with 12GB DDR4 dual channel RAM and Windows 11 22H2 operating system, as well as connectivity via USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, the device performed quite well under real-world usage conditions.

Test results through CrystalDiskMark recorded a read speed of 155.93 MB/s and a write speed of 74.86 MB/s. Meanwhile, through ATTO Disk Benchmark (64M test), the device recorded a read speed of 82.05 MB/s and a write speed of 23.02 MB/s. Although it does not touch the maximum theoretical limit, this performance is perfectly sufficient for daily needs such as transferring documents, photos, and medium-sized videos.

With its compact design and dual connectors, the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go is an efficient and practical portable storage solution, perfect for cross-device users who need speed and flexibility.

Device Test:

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

Sunday, 29 May 2022 04:57:37 | Update: 21 hours ago