Product comparison · 2 internal hard drives

Seagate Barracuda 7200.8, 250GB, 20 pack vs Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 160, Ultra ATA/100, 20pk

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 8identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Seagate Barracuda 7200.8, 250GB, 20 pack has 90 GB more HDD capacity than the Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 160, Ultra ATA/100, 20pk (250 GB vs 160 GB). The Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 160, Ultra ATA/100, 20pk has 0.6 mm more width than the Seagate Barracuda 7200.8, 250GB, 20 pack (101.6 mm vs 101 mm). The Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 160, Ultra ATA/100, 20pk has 0.9 mm more depth than the Seagate Barracuda 7200.8, 250GB, 20 pack (146.9 mm vs 146 mm).

  • HDD capacity
    • Barracuda 7200.8, 250GB, 20 pack:250 GB
    • Barracuda 7200.9 160, Ultra ATA/100, 20pk:160 GB
  • Width
    • Barracuda 7200.8, 250GB, 20 pack:101 mm
    • Barracuda 7200.9 160, Ultra ATA/100, 20pk:101.6 mm
  • Depth
    • Barracuda 7200.8, 250GB, 20 pack:146 mm
    • Barracuda 7200.9 160, Ultra ATA/100, 20pk:146.9 mm
  • Weight
    • Barracuda 7200.8, 250GB, 20 pack:635 g
    • Barracuda 7200.9 160, Ultra ATA/100, 20pk:580 g

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Comparison of Barracuda 7200.8, 250GB, 20 pack, Barracuda 7200.9 160, Ultra ATA/100, 20pk
30 specifications
Features1 differ
HDD capacityDiffers250 GB160 GB
HDD speed7200 RPM7200 RPM
HDD size3.5"3.5"
InterfaceUltra-ATA/100Ultra-ATA/100
Storage drive buffer size8 MB8 MB
Average latency4.16 ms4.16 ms
Bytes per sectorKnown for one512Unknown — not stated by the source
Start/stop cyclesKnown for one50000Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD number of cylindersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024
HDD number of headsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one7.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating voltage5 / 12 V5 / 12 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating shockKnown for one63 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating shockKnown for one300 GUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers101 mm101.6 mm
DepthDiffers146 mm146.9 mm
Height26 mm26 mm
WeightDiffers635 g580 g
Other featuresidentical
Drive device, transfer rateKnown for one100 MB/sUnknown — not stated by the source
InternalYesYes
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one3.4 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 Mbit/s
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101.6 x 146.9 x 26.04 mm
Drive devices burst data transfer rate (DMA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Drive devices burst data transfer rate (PIO)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Drive devices burst data transfer rate (Ultra DMA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5

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