Seagate 1.8TB SAS vs Seagate 1 TB 3.5"

The short verdict

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1.8TB SAS

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1 TB 3.5"

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Choose the 1.8TB SAS if

Lighter in the hand (199 vs 615 g)

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Choose the 1 TB 3.5" if

Cheaper today ($49.99 vs $230)

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Why pick the1.8TB SAS1 win

−416 gLighter in the hand199 vs 615 g

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Why pick the1 TB 3.5"1 win

−$180Cheaper today$49.99 vs $230

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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Performance1 difference

Type

Hybrid-HDD

HDD

Battery & charging1 difference

Operating voltage

5 V

5 / 12 V

Design4 differences

Weight

199 g

615 g

Depth

15 mm

147 mm

Height

100.5 mm

26.1 mm

Width

70.1 mm

101.8 mm

General7 differences

Capacity

1.8 TB

1 TB

HDD capacity

1.8 TB

1 TB

HDD interface transfer rate

12 Gbit/s

6 Gbit/s

HDD size

2.5"

3.5"

HDD speed

10000 RPM

5900 RPM

Interface

SAS

Serial ATA III

Manufacturer Sku

ST1800MM0148

ST31000424CS

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1.8TB SAS vs 1 TB 3.5"

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Key differences

Side-by-side specifications

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