Drive comparison
ST10000NM018G vs MG10ADA10TE
Seagate Exos X18 10TB and Toshiba MG10 10TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Seagate
Exos X18 10TB
ST10000NM018G
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$574.37
Amazon US · New listing ↗ASIN B09C49Q3MP · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:42 UTC
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Toshiba
MG10 10TB
MG10ADA10TE
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$609.92
Amazon US · New listing ↗ASIN B0DTT536N1 · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:47 UTC
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What differs between these models?
- Sustained transfer (up to MB/s): ST10000NM018G lists 270; MG10ADA10TE 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 | ST10000NM018G | MG10ADA10TE |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Toshiba |
| Product family | Exos X18 | MG10 |
| Model number | ST10000NM018G | MG10ADA10TE |
| Capacity (TB) | 10 | 10 |
| RPM | 7200 | 7200 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache (MB) | 256 | Not recorded |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Average idle power (W) | 4.4 | 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
- Check sector-format support in the controller and operating system, particularly for native 4K (4Kn) variants.
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Manufacturer sources
ST10000NM018G
Seagate Exos X18 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 3
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
MG10ADA10TE
Toshiba MG10 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 9
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.