The safety of information, quick access to it and processing are the main tasks of any modern hard drive. Regardless of their purpose, these metrics are fundamental to the user's choice. Servers need HDD with maximum fault tolerance and large physical volume. Office computers are targeted at the budget segment with an optimal speed / volume ratio. Gamers prefer high-speed hard drives with large on-board cache. Among the wide range of products, it is not easy to make a choice.
We have compiled a list of the best hard drives based on expert opinions and feedback from real customers. Our recommendations will help you make the best choice for your requirements and desires. There are many competitors on the world market for equipment, but we have selected the best manufacturers and recommend paying special attention to them:
- Western digital
- Hitachi
- Seagate
- Toshiba
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For computer
For laptop
Volume: up to 2 TB
Volume: from 2 TB
Interface: SATA 6Gb / s
Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Server
For video surveillance
| 1 | Western Digital WD Black 1 TB (WD1003FZEX) | 6 100 p. |
| 2 | Western Digital WD Gold 1 TB (WD1005FBYZ) | 6,501 p. |
| 3 | Seagate ST6000NM0115 | 14 763 p. |
| 4 | Seagate ST500DM009 | 3,196 p. |
| 5 | Western Digital HUS726T4TALE6L4 | 9 750 RUB |
| 6 | Western Digital WD Purple 1 TB (WD10PURZ) | 3 489 p. |
| 7 | Western Digital WD Blue Desktop 500 GB (WD5000AZRZ) | 3,029 p. |
| 8 | Western Digital WD Black 6 TB (WD6003FZBX) | 16 166 p. |
| 9 | Seagate BarraCuda Compute ST1000DM010 | 2910 RUB |
| 10 | Western Digital WD Blue Mobile 1 TB (WD10SPZX) | 3 360 p. |
| 11 | Toshiba HDWL110UZSVA | 3 230 RUB |
| 12 | Western Digital WD Purple 3 TB (WD30PURZ) | 8,050 RUB |
| 13 | Western Digital WD Red Pro 4 TB (WD4003FFBX) | 13 820 p. |
| 14 | Toshiba HDWL120EZSTA | 6 100 p. |
* Prices are valid at the time of publication and are subject to change
without prior notice.
For computer
Interface: SATA 6Gb / s
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Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
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Volume: up to 2 TB
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For computer
The main advantages
- High speed of data transfer to RAM 600 Mb / s, despite belonging to the middle price segment
- Information read / write speed 150 Mb / s
- Official manufacturer's warranty - 60 months. Competitors' indicator does not exceed 36 months
- High 7200 rpm maximum RPM allows faster memory access than 5400 rpm hard drives
- Low noise level (30 dB) is ensured even during continuous operation at maximum speed
- Support for partitioning the disk into 4 KB sectors
- A decent amount of own cache - 64 MB
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For laptop
For laptop
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Interface: SATA 6Gb / s
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Volume: up to 2 TB
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Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
The main advantages
- Fixed Shaft Head Motor Provides Increased Hard Drive Fault Tolerance For Long Term Use
- Hardened aluminum alloy housing improves compression resistance by 30 percent
- The average latency within the interface command processing does not exceed 5.5 ms
- The specific design ensures low levels of noise, vibration and power consumption even during long-term active tasks
- Free software package Acronis True Image HD allows you to back up, update, clone individual partitions without the need for third-party utilities
For laptop
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Interface: SATA 6Gb / s
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Volume: up to 2 TB
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Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
The main advantages
- The drive combines a large capacity of 2 TB and high speed due to the increased cache of 128 MB, which allows you to solve all the tasks of laptop and game consoles owners
- Built-in shock sensor prevents damage and data loss due to mechanical stress
- Proprietary Dynamic Cache technology accelerates system performance by optimizing the use of buffer memory
- The model is distinguished by minimal heating, which is especially valuable when used in laptops, all-in-ones and game consoles
- The use of Ramp Loading technology, which eliminates the contact of the head with the surface, allows you to transport a disc, laptop or set-top box with minimal risk
For laptop
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Interface: SATA 6Gb / s
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Volume: up to 2 TB
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Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
The main advantages
- Hardware support for Native Command Queuing improves hard drive performance by low-level processing of front-end requests and reorganization of their execution order
- Ramp Loading technology locks the reading head of the device when it is turned off in a non-contact position, which reduces the risk of data loss when moving or transporting the HDD
- Proprietary software algorithm Dynamic Cache Technology optimizes buffer memory
- The built-in shock sensor predetermines the rapid activation of the emergency parking mode of the read head during excessive physical exertion on the hard disk, thereby increasing its wear resistance
- The nominal operating temperature ranges from 0 to 65 degrees Celsius
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Volume: up to 2 TB
Interface: SATA 6Gb / s
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Volume: up to 2 TB
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Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
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For computer
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Seagate ST500DM009 (hard drive)
The main advantages
- High spindle rotation speed provides quick access to the desired clusters and reading information, which allows you to use the disc when assembling a gaming computer
- Implemented a modern third-generation connection interface
- Has a record low power consumption, which allows you to slightly reduce energy costs
- The system of automatic control over the activity of work and access to the memory of the hard drive significantly extends its life
- Small volume and budgetary cost orient HDD for everyday home use, where you do not need to store a large amount of archived data
For computer
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Interface: SATA 6Gb / s
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Volume: up to 2 TB
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Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
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Seagate BarraCuda Compute ST1000DM010 (hard drive)
The main advantages
- Support for hardware command queuing predetermines fast processing of a number of requests at a low level, resulting in increased performance of the device as a whole
- Multi-Tier caching technology optimizes concurrent read and write data
- Single-plate implementation of the device guarantees its high reliability during active operation
- Dual read head ensures perfect file reading and writing accuracy
- Buffer operation is provided by Intel Optane non-volatile memory
- Despite the high rotation speed of the hard disk drive, the device has a low noise level and good protection against overheating
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Volume: from 2 TB
Interface: SATA 6Gb / s
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Volume: from 2 TB
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Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
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Server
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For computer
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Seagate ST6000NM0115 (hard drive)
The main advantages
- Can be used to organize database sharing processes in servers
- Handles large amounts of data. Machining speed is fast, thanks to the increased 7200 RPM and 10-head system
- Supports latest generation SATA lll 6Gb / s connection interface
- The record value of the buffer memory eliminates delays in the read / write processes of information of any size
- Rotary vibration protection provided
- There is a possibility of flashing to increase reliability and reduce noise
- Able to work 24/7
For computer
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Interface: SATA 6Gb / s
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Volume: from 2 TB
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Server
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Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
The main advantages
- 256 MB buffer memory provides high-speed access to a significant amount of the most frequently used data
- Spindle speed 7200 rpm increases the speed of access to files written on disk platters
- Fault tolerance of the device reaches two million hours of continuous active work
- Support for the industry standard Secure Erase allows, if necessary, to guarantee and even remotely destroy all data on the disk using a low-level software method without the possibility of their recovery in any way that exists today
- 512e sector emulation mode solves potential hard drive incompatibility issues with aging server systems
For computer
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Interface: SATA 6Gb / s
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Volume: from 2 TB
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Server
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Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
The main advantages
- Designed and optimized for large and medium enterprise storage
- Supports NASware 3 technology for increased reliability, performance, and full compatibility with today's NAS systems
- A special sensor detects the slightest vibrations that may arise in the system, and the dynamic head control mechanism successfully compensates for this shaking, stabilizing the process
- TLER error recovery prevents the drive from pause in the RAID array, even for a short time
- RAFF and StableTrac technology reduces vibration and stabilizes disc rotation
For computer
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Interface: SATA 6Gb / s
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Volume: from 2 TB
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Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
The main advantages
- Dynamic caching technology optimizes the 256MB memory buffer for near-instantaneous access to your most frequently used data
- The spindle rotation rate of 7200 rpm predetermines the high speed of writing / reading from the platter - 227 MB / s
- IntelliSeek technology reduces the negative impact of external vibrations on the hard drive
- Five-year limited manufacturer's warranty provides exceptional reliability for the overall device
- Proprietary free software within the Acronis True Image WD Edition package allows you to perform any software manipulation of the hard disk
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Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
For computer
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Interface: SATA 6Gb / s
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Volume: up to 2 TB
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Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
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For video surveillance
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Western Digital WD Purple 1 TB (WD10PURZ) (hard drive)
The main advantages
- Proprietary AllFrame technology optimizes and accelerates streaming recording / playback of video content, which allows you to maximize the use of the hard drive in video surveillance systems
- Additional protection of the device components predetermines a high shock resistance factor during operation and storage
- TLER technology optimizes device performance in RAID arrays at a low level and corrects the most common read / write errors without the involvement of operating system resources
- Ultra-low power consumption and balanced mechanical parameters predetermine the noise level of the hard disk during active work within 22-23 dB
- IntelliSeek technology reduces the negative impact of vibration on the device
For computer
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Interface: SATA 6Gb / s
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Volume: up to 2 TB
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Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
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Western Digital WD Blue Desktop 500 GB (WD5000AZRZ) (hard drive)
The main advantages
- NoTouch contactless reading technology increases the fault tolerance of the hard drive in case of abnormal vibration and other types of external influences on the device
- The same internal write / read speed of 150 MB / s predetermines the versatility of using the drive without additional delays and waiting times for versatile operations with any file types
- Full Advanced Format support guarantees correct operation with 4K sectors
- The hard drive's power consumption of 3.3W provides a high level of energy efficiency in any home and office system
- Improved sound insulation reduces the overall noise level of the HDD to 22 dB during active operation
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Server
Interface: SATA 6Gb / s
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Volume: up to 2 TB
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Server
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Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
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For computer
The main advantages
- Professional hard drive for heavy-duty server hardware. The indicator can reach 550 TB / year
- Uptime on a 24/7 schedule is over two million hours
- Optimal solution for use in RAID arrays, thanks to fast self-diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Equipped with RAFF ™ technology, which analyzes and eliminates vibration processes in all planes
- Ready to work with all kinds of server operating systems running Linux, Mac OS, Windows
- Equipped with a large cache memory, which significantly speeds up information processing
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For video surveillance
For video surveillance
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For computer
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Interface: SATA 6Gb / s
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Volume: from 2 TB
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Server
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Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
The main advantages
- Designed for 24/7 video surveillance, the drive can handle up to three times the load of conventional drives
- Special AllFrame technology speeds up streaming, which significantly improves the quality of video content playback
- Tested and optimized to work with well-known brands of NVR and NAS, and is fully compatible with them
- IntelliSeek technology significantly reduces vibration for longer device life and noise reduction
- Western Digital special edition Acronis True Image allows you to efficiently and conveniently create disk backups
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