Drive comparison
ST16000NM002G vs MG11SCA16TE
Seagate Exos X16 16TB and Toshiba MG11 16TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Seagate
Exos X16 16TB
ST16000NM002G
SAS 12 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$439.00
Amazon US · Used / renewed listing ↗ASIN B099FMQVXG · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:46 UTC
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MG11 16TB
MG11SCA16TE
SAS 12 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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What differs between these models?
- Sustained transfer (up to MB/s): ST16000NM002G lists 249; MG11SCA16TE lists 295.
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 | ST16000NM002G | MG11SCA16TE |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Toshiba |
| Product family | Exos X16 | MG11 |
| Model number | ST16000NM002G | MG11SCA16TE |
| Capacity (TB) | 16 | 16 |
| 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) | 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 | 295 |
| Cache (MiB) | Not recorded | 1024 |
| 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
ST16000NM002G
Seagate Exos X16 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 2
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
MG11SCA16TE
Toshiba MG11 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 6
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.