HDD · SATA · 6TB
HGST Ultrastar He8 vs WD Ultrastar DC HC310 6TB
The price verdict
WD Ultrastar DC HC310 6TB has the lower cost per TB.
Price comparison, including shipping; not an overall reliability rating.
Compared drive
HGST Ultrastar He8 6TB →$289.00
$48.17 / TB
Newprices last checked 2026-10-16 14:07 UTC
Buy on eBay →↓ Lower cost / TB
WD Ultrastar DC HC310 6TB →$159.99
$26.67 / TB
Usedprices last checked 2026-10-16 14:07 UTC
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the short version
- ▸On today's best listings the WD Ultrastar DC HC310 6TB is 45% cheaper per terabyte ($26.67/TB vs $48.17/TB). Prices move — check the live table below.
- ▸Warranty runs 5 years on the WD Ultrastar DC HC310 6TB versus seller warranty only on the HGST Ultrastar He8 6TB.
spec by spec
✓ marks the better value for each comparable specification.
| Spec | HGST Ultrastar He8 | WD Ultrastar DC HC310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per TB (today) | $48.17/TB | ✓$26.67/TB |
| Best total price | $289.00 | ✓$159.99 |
| Workload rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Warranty | EOL / seller only | ✓5 years |
| MTBF | 2.5M hours | 2.5M hours |
| Cache | 256 MB | 256 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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