HDD · SATA · 10TB
HGST Ultrastar He10 vs Seagate Exos X10 10TB
The price verdict
Seagate Exos X10 10TB has the lower cost per TB.
Price comparison, including shipping; not an overall reliability rating.
Compared drive
HGST Ultrastar He10 10TB →$219.99
$22.00 / TB
Usedprices last checked 2026-10-16 14:07 UTC
Buy on eBay →↓ Lower cost / TB
Seagate Exos X10 10TB →$199.99
$20.00 / TB
Usedprices last checked 2026-10-16 14:07 UTC
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the short version
- ▸On today's best listings the Seagate Exos X10 10TB is 9% cheaper per terabyte ($20.00/TB vs $22.00/TB). Prices move — check the live table below.
spec by spec
✓ marks the better value for each comparable specification.
| Spec | HGST Ultrastar He10 | Seagate Exos X10 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per TB (today) | $22.00/TB | ✓$20.00/TB |
| Best total price | $219.99 | ✓$199.99 |
| Workload rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Warranty | EOL / seller only | EOL / seller only |
| MTBF | 2.5M hours | 2.5M hours |
| Cache | ✓256 MB | 128 MB |
| Spindle speed | 7,200 RPM | 7,200 RPM |
| Recording | CMR | CMR |
| Form factor | 3.5" | 3.5" |
Specs are manufacturer figures for each family; prices are the cheapest in-stock listing found on the last ingest, including shipping. Used and refurbished listings may differ in firmware, sector size and remaining warranty — verify with the seller.
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