Comparing: Seagate Momentus ST950032-5AS vs Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00
In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: Seagate Momentus ST950032-5AS and Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00, 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.

Seagate Momentus ST950032-5AS
Type: | Disks |
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Model: | Seagate ST950032-5AS |
Capacity: | 500GB |
Interface: | SATA-II 3Gbps |

Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00
Type: | Disks |
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Model: | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 |
Capacity: | 160GB |
Interface: | SATA-I 1.5Gbps |
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 | Seagate Momentus ST950032-5AS | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 |
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Brand | Seagate | Hitachi |
Format | HDD 2.5 | HDD 2.5 |
Capacity | 500GB | 160GB |
Interface | SATA-II 3Gbps | SATA-I 1.5Gbps |
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 | Seagate Momentus ST950032-5AS | Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 |
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1 | ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M |
Read: 67.46 MB/s Write: 69.85 MB/s |
Read: 50.05 MB/s Write: 49.66 MB/s |
2 | CrystalDiskMark |
Read: 58.09 MB/s Write: 62.91 MB/s |
Read: 49.29 MB/s Write: 49.08 MB/s |
About Hardware Seagate Momentus ST950032-5AS
The Seagate ST9500325AS is a 500GB hard disk with a 2.5-inch form factor, designed for laptops and portable devices. It uses a 3Gbps SATA interface and has a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, which provides a balance between low power consumption and sufficient performance for everyday tasks.
With an 8MB buffer cache, this HDD is able to handle data storage needs well, although its read/write speeds are not as fast as modern SSDs. This HDD is suitable for users who need large storage capacity at a more economical price compared to SSDs.
Thursday, 24 November 2022 09:14:30 | Update: 1 week ago
About Hardware Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00
The Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 is an HDD with a 160GB capacity and 2.5-inch size, designed for laptops and other portable applications. Unlike most laptop HDDs that operate at 5400 RPM, this model has a speed of 7200 RPM, providing faster read/write speeds than standard HDDs.
With 16MB of cache, this HDD offers better performance in handling heavier workloads, such as multitasking or applications with high I/O requirements. However, since its capacity is relatively small compared to today's standards, this HDD is more suitable for use as additional storage or for older systems that still use 2.5-inch HDDs.
Tested on:
Device: HP 1000 1b05au
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)
Wednesday, 13 February 2019 12:45:58 | Update: 1 month ago