HDD · SATA · 14TB
Seagate Exos X14 vs WD Ultrastar DC HC530 14TB
The price verdict
WD Ultrastar DC HC530 14TB has the lower cost per TB.
Price comparison, including shipping; not an overall reliability rating.
Compared drive
Seagate Exos X14 14TB →$354.99
$25.36 / TB
Refurbprices last checked 2026-10-14 02:07 UTC
Buy on eBay →↓ Lower cost / TB
WD Ultrastar DC HC530 14TB →WUH721414ALE6L4
$324.99
$23.21 / TB
Usedprices last checked 2026-10-14 02:07 UTC
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the short version
- ▸On today's best listings the WD Ultrastar DC HC530 14TB is 8% cheaper per terabyte ($23.21/TB vs $25.36/TB). Prices move — check the live table below.
spec by spec
✓ marks the better value for each comparable specification.
| Spec | Seagate Exos X14 | WD Ultrastar DC HC530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per TB (today) | $25.36/TB | ✓$23.21/TB |
| Best total price | $354.99 | ✓$324.99 |
| Workload rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| MTBF | 2.5M hours | 2.5M hours |
| Cache | 256 MB | ✓512 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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