Drive comparison
ST10000NM014G vs MG10SDA10TE
Seagate Exos X18 10TB and Toshiba MG10 10TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Seagate
Exos X18 10TB
ST10000NM014G
SAS 12 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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MG10 10TB
MG10SDA10TE
SAS 12 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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What differs between these models?
- Sustained transfer (up to MB/s): ST10000NM014G lists 270; MG10SDA10TE lists 281.
A larger cache, higher RPM or higher advertised sequential speed alone does not establish which drive is better for your workload.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | ST10000NM014G | MG10SDA10TE |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Toshiba |
| Product family | Exos X18 | MG10 |
| Model number | ST10000NM014G | MG10SDA10TE |
| Capacity (TB) | 10 | 10 |
| RPM | 7200 | 7200 |
| Interface | SAS 12 Gb/s | SAS 12 Gb/s |
| Cache (MB) | 256 | Not recorded |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Average idle power (W) | 4.9 | Not recorded |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 | Not recorded |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 270 | 281 |
| Cache (MiB) | Not recorded | 512 |
| Sector format | Not recorded | 512e |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | Not recorded | 550 |
Compatibility and buying checks
- A SAS drive requires a compatible SAS controller or backplane. A normal motherboard SATA port cannot operate a SAS drive.
- Check sector-format support in the controller and operating system, particularly for native 4K (4Kn) variants.
- Compare new and renewed offers separately. The manufacturer specification does not guarantee the warranty or return policy of a marketplace seller.
Manufacturer sources
ST10000NM014G
Seagate Exos X18 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 3
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
MG10SDA10TE
Toshiba MG10 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 9
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.