Seagate 1TB Gaming SSHD SATA 6Gb/s 2.5" Internal Drive vs Western Digital 2TB WD Blue 3.5" internal HDD
Overall winner: Western Digital 2TB WD Blue 3.5" internal HDD
Key Differences
WD Blue (Product A) is a 2TB SATA 6 Gb/s 5400 RPM internal HDD offering larger raw capacity and is noted for reliable WD quality, quiet operation and bundled cloning software. Seagate (Product B) is a 1TB 2.5" Gaming SSHD that behaves more like an SSD for boots/performance but is smaller capacity and has mixed reliability reports including some failures within six months
Seagate 1TB Gaming SSHD SATA 6Gb/s 2.5" Internal Drive
Seagate 1TB solid-state hybrid drive with SSD-like boot speeds and easy installation for PC, Mac, tablet, or game console. Customers notice quick boot times and added storage, with mixed reliability feedback
Pros
- SSD-like boot speeds
- easy installation
- increased storage capacity
- suitable for multiple devices (PC, Mac, tablet, game console)
Cons
- mixed reliability feedback
Western Digital 2TB WD Blue 3.5" internal HDD
WD Blue 2TB internal hard drive with 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, and 64 MB cache. Positive user notes include easy setup, reliable storage, and quiet operation
Pros
- reliable everyday computing
- easy to install with setup guidance
- quiet operation and solid read/write performance
- includes cloning software
Cons
- some reports of failures
- 5400 RPM performance may be slower than higher RPM drives
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Western Digital |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Western Digital |
| User Reviews | Western Digital |