HDD · SAS · 24TB
Seagate Exos X24 vs WD Ultrastar DC HC580 24TB
The price verdict
Seagate Exos X24 24TB has the lower cost per TB.
Price comparison, including shipping; not an overall reliability rating.
↓ Lower cost / TB
Seagate Exos X24 24TB →ST24000NM007H
$899.46
$37.48 / TB
Usedprices last checked 2026-10-13 18:07 UTC
Buy on eBay →Compared drive
WD Ultrastar DC HC580 24TB →$1,000.00
$41.67 / TB
Newprices last checked 2026-10-13 18:07 UTC
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the short version
- ▸On today's best listings the Seagate Exos X24 24TB is 10% cheaper per terabyte ($37.48/TB vs $41.67/TB). Prices move — check the live table below.
spec by spec
✓ marks the better value for each comparable specification.
| Spec | Seagate Exos X24 | WD Ultrastar DC HC580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per TB (today) | ✓$37.48/TB | $41.67/TB |
| Best total price | ✓$899.46 | $1,000.00 |
| 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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