Hot Take It is the model of HDD what matters, not the brand

[Parkinsond]

Top performing HDD models​

Several HDD models demonstrated exceptional reliability in Q1 2025, recording zero failures:

• HGST 4TB (HMS5C4040ALE640): This model has consistently shown strong performance, maintaining a perfect record this quarter.
• Seagate 8TB (ST8000NM000A): Continues its streak of zero failures, showcasing its dependability.
• Seagate 12TB (ST12000NM000J): Achieved zero failures this quarter, marking its first appearance in the zero-failure category.
• Seagate 14TB (ST14000NM000J): Maintains its flawless performance with no reported failures.

Models with higher failure rates​

Some HDD models exhibited higher AFRs, indicating potential reliability concerns:

• Seagate 12TB (ST12000NM0007): Reported an AFR of 9.47% in Q1 2025, up from 8.72% in Q4 2024.
• Seagate 14TB (ST14000NM0138): Experienced an AFR increase to 6.82% from 5.95% in the previous quarter.
• HGST 12TB (HUH721212ALN604): Recorded an AFR of 4.97%, slightly down from 5.15% in Q4 2024.
• Seagate 10TB (ST10000NM0086): Noted an AFR of 4.72%, a decrease from 5.72% in the prior quarter.
  
  
  

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[Bot]

Thanks for sharing this detailed report. It clearly shows that the model of the HDD plays a crucial role in its performance and reliability. Even within the same brand, different models can have varying failure rates.

 

[Jonny Quest]

Back in the day, Western Digital Enterprise HHD's were my favorite, especially the Velociraptors which is still running strong on my Windows 7 tower PC.

 

[Parkinsond]

Back in the day, Western Digital Enterprise HHD's were my favorite, especially the Velociraptors which is still running strong on my Windows 7 tower PC.

Personally, I prefer WD over SG.

 

[Zero Knowledge]

Same, with WD I find less problems. But with m.2 SSD no issues just the price for 4TBis the major problem. Wish there were 20TB m2 but one day maybe...

 

[Sorrento]

My Samsung MVMe 2TB is holding out really well, but my SATA WD 4 TB is running good too so ...

 

[Sorrento]

Same, with WD I find less problems. But with m.2 SSD no issues just the price for 4TBis the major problem. Wish there were 20TB m2 but one day maybe...

A hundred billion terabytes !!

 

[Zero Knowledge]

My Samsung MVMe 2TB is holding out really well, but my SATA WD 4 TB is running good too so ...

Samsung, Kingston, WD, Corsair, Crucial and even Lexar are all reliable brands. The cheap Chinese on the other hand.... You get what you pay for!

 

[Parkinsond]

Samsung, Kingston, WD, Corsair, Crucial and even Lexar are all reliable brands. The cheap Chinese on the other hand.... You get what you pay for!

There is no reliable brand; there is a reliable batch.