HDD · SATA · 2TB
HGST Ultrastar 7K4000 vs Seagate Exos 7E8 2TB
The price verdict
Seagate Exos 7E8 2TB has the lower cost per TB.
Price comparison, including shipping; not an overall reliability rating.
Compared drive
HGST Ultrastar 7K4000 2TB →$50.00
$25.00 / TB
Usedprices last checked 2026-10-13 18:07 UTC
Buy on eBay →↓ Lower cost / TB
Seagate Exos 7E8 2TB →$39.99
$20.00 / TB
Usedprices last checked 2026-10-13 18:07 UTC
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the short version
- ▸On today's best listings the Seagate Exos 7E8 2TB is 20% cheaper per terabyte ($20.00/TB vs $25.00/TB). Prices move — check the live table below.
- ▸Warranty runs 5 years on the Seagate Exos 7E8 2TB versus seller warranty only on the HGST Ultrastar 7K4000 2TB.
spec by spec
✓ marks the better value for each comparable specification.
| Spec | HGST Ultrastar 7K4000 | Seagate Exos 7E8 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per TB (today) | $25.00/TB | ✓$20.00/TB |
| Best total price | $50.00 | ✓$39.99 |
| Workload rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Warranty | EOL / seller only | ✓5 years |
| MTBF | 2.5M hours | 2.5M hours |
| Cache | 64 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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