Drive comparison
ST14000NM001G vs MG09ACA14TE
Seagate Exos X16 14TB and Toshiba MG09 14TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Seagate
Exos X16 14TB
ST14000NM001G
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$389.99
Amazon US · Used / renewed listing ↗ASIN B08FQ3VST4 · as of Sep 12, 2026 10:58 UTC
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Toshiba
MG09 14TB
MG09ACA14TE
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$959.00
Amazon US · New listing ↗ASIN B0DPLXNXRL · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:46 UTC
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What differs between these models?
- Sustained transfer (up to MB/s): ST14000NM001G lists 249; MG09ACA14TE 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 | ST14000NM001G | MG09ACA14TE |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Toshiba |
| Product family | Exos X16 | MG09 |
| Model number | ST14000NM001G | MG09ACA14TE |
| Capacity (TB) | 14 | 14 |
| 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) | 5 | 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) | 249 | 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.
- Compare new and renewed offers separately. The manufacturer specification does not guarantee the warranty or return policy of a marketplace seller.
Manufacturer sources
ST14000NM001G
Seagate Exos X16 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 2
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
MG09ACA14TE
Toshiba MG09 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 7
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.