Comparing: Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 vs Seagate ST1000LM035
In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 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 HTS545050B9A300
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 |
| Capacity: | 500GB |
| Interface: | SATA-II 3Gbps |
Seagate ST1000LM035
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | Seagate Mobile HDD ST1000LM035-1RK172 |
| Capacity: | 1TB |
| Interface: | SATA-III 6Gbps |
Specification Comparison Table
This specification comparison presents technical details of several devices or components to help you understand the key differences between each option. Use this table as a reference to determine which device best suits your needs.
| Specification | Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 | Seagate ST1000LM035 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Hitachi | Seagate |
| Format | HDD 2.5 | HDD 2.5 |
| Capacity | 500GB | 1TB |
| Interface | SATA-II 3Gbps | SATA-III 6Gbps |
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 HTS545050B9A300 | Seagate ST1000LM035 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M |
Read: 59.40 MB/s Write: 62.21 MB/s |
Read: 87.17 MB/s Write: 101.32 MB/s |
| 2 | Cross Platform Disk Test |
Read: 63.70 MB/s Write: 44.98 MB/s |
Read: 102.61 MB/s Write: 71.64 MB/s |
| 3 | CrystalDiskMark |
Read: 77.59 MB/s Write: 74.25 MB/s |
Read: 133.26 MB/s Write: 129.08 MB/s |
Submission Comparison Chart
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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: 17 hours 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: 1 month ago