HDD · SAS · 1.2TB
Dell Enterprise 10K SAS vs WD Ultrastar C10K1800 1.2TB
The price verdict
A price verdict needs a current offer for both drives, and at least one of these prices is a sample. Compare the specs below.
Price comparison, including shipping; not an overall reliability rating.
Compared drive
Dell Enterprise 10K SAS 1.2TB →$19.98
$16.65 / TB
Usedprices last checked 2026-10-13 22:07 UTC
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WD Ultrastar C10K1800 1.2TB →$21.63
$18.03 / TB
Refurbprices last checked 2026-08-04 05:54 UTC
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the short version
- ▸On paper these two are near-identical — the decision comes down to today's price per terabyte and which listing condition you're comfortable with.
spec by spec
✓ marks the better value for each comparable specification.
| Spec | Dell Enterprise 10K SAS | WD Ultrastar C10K1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per TB (today) | $16.65/TB | $18.03/TB |
| Best total price | $19.98 | $21.63 |
| Workload rating | — | 550 TB/yr |
| Warranty | EOL / seller only | EOL / seller only |
| MTBF | 2.5M hours | 2.5M hours |
| Cache | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Spindle speed | 10,000 RPM | 10,000 RPM |
| Recording | CMR | CMR |
| Form factor | 2.5" | 2.5" |
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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