Drive comparison
ST14000NM001J vs MG07ACA14TE
Seagate Exos X18 14TB and Toshiba MG07 14TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Seagate
Exos X18 14TB
ST14000NM001J
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$684.75
Amazon US · New listing ↗ASIN B09DVQ3934 · as of Oct 02, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Toshiba
MG07 14TB
MG07ACA14TE
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$335.99
Amazon US · Used / renewed listing ↗ASIN B07MWBZD8L · as of Oct 02, 2026 14:10 UTC
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What differs between these models?
The recorded specifications do not establish a performance advantage for either model. Compare compatibility, the exact offer and the manufacturer documents below.
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 | ST14000NM001J | MG07ACA14TE |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Toshiba |
| Product family | Exos X18 | MG07 |
| Model number | ST14000NM001J | MG07ACA14TE |
| Capacity (TB) | 14 | 14 |
| RPM | 7200 | 7200 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | 256 | Not recorded |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Recording evidence | https://www.seagate.com/files/www-content/datasheets/pdfs/exos-x18-channel-DS2045-4-2106US-en_US.pdf | Not recorded |
| Recording verified | 2026-10-02 | Not recorded |
| Average idle power (W) | 4.9 | Not recorded |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 | Not recorded |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) | Not recorded |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 270 | Not recorded |
| Sector format | Not recorded | 512e |
| Drive construction | Not recorded | Helium |
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
ST14000NM001J
Seagate Exos X18 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 2
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
MG07ACA14TE
Toshiba MG07ACA product manual, revision 02 ↗ · pages 1–3
Reviewed 2026-09-10. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.