HDD · SAS · 18TB
Seagate Exos X20 vs Toshiba MG09 18TB
The price verdict
Toshiba MG09 18TB has the lower cost per TB.
Price comparison, including shipping; not an overall reliability rating.
Compared drive
Seagate Exos X20 18TB →$649.00
$36.06 / TB
Newprices last checked 2026-10-14 06:07 UTC
Buy on eBay →↓ Lower cost / TB
Toshiba MG09 18TB →$425.00
$23.61 / TB
Usedprices last checked 2026-10-14 06:07 UTC
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the short version
- ▸On today's best listings the Toshiba MG09 18TB is 35% cheaper per terabyte ($23.61/TB vs $36.06/TB). Prices move — check the live table below.
spec by spec
✓ marks the better value for each comparable specification.
| Spec | Seagate Exos X20 | Toshiba MG09 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per TB (today) | $36.06/TB | ✓$23.61/TB |
| Best total price | $649.00 | ✓$425.00 |
| 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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