ST500LT012-9WS142
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 226 | 108 | 92 | 0.74 | 0.78 | 11.15 | 5.75 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 225 | 101 | 94 | 1.16 | 0.71 | 8.31 | 6.57 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 213 | 96 | 91 | 0.80 | 0.67 | 9.56 | 6.07 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 212 | 97 | 92 | 0.86 | 0.69 | 10.94 | 6.24 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 212 | 93 | 92 | 1.06 | 0.67 | 8.23 | 6.06 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 212 | 88 | 97 | 1.00 | 0.62 | 8.75 | 7.19 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 210 | 99 | 86 | 0.84 | 0.79 | 11.57 | 5.66 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 210 | 99 | 86 | 0.84 | 0.79 | 11.57 | 5.66 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 210 | 99 | 86 | 0.84 | 0.79 | 11.57 | 5.66 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 197 | 92 | 86 | 0.52 | 0.51 | 14.24 | 8.54 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 192 | 93 | 75 | 0.82 | 0.73 | 11.62 | 6.72 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 188 | 81 | 84 | 0.74 | 0.69 | 11.89 | 6.19 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 184 | 79 | 82 | 0.80 | 0.61 | 10.42 | 5.76 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 179 | 79 | 76 | 0.92 | 0.72 | 11.38 | 5.72 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 177 | 79 | 77 | 0.79 | 0.63 | 15.23 | 7.39 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 174 | 78 | 74 | 0.91 | 0.62 | 9.90 | 7.53 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 152 | 73 | 62 | 0.49 | 0.54 | 17.35 | 8.69 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 145 | 47 | 74 | 0.83 | 0.80 | 10.07 | 6.21 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 113 | 27 | 69 | 0.72 | 0.58 | 18.25 | 7.40 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 86 | 23 | 47 | 0.59 | 0.55 | 21.81 | 8.26 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 | 500 | 31 | 23 | 8 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the ST500LT012-9WS142 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST500LT012-9WS142 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST500LT012-9WS142 should be used.
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The ST500LT012-9WS142 is a model number that belongs to a hard drive in the Seagate Momentus Thin series. This series includes 2.5-inch hard drives designed for use in compact devices such as laptops, external hard drive enclosures, and other mobile computers. The hard drive is designed to offer a good balance between storage capacity, performance, and energy efficiency.
Here are the most important technical details and information about the ST500LT012-9WS142:
1. Technical details:
- Model number: ST500LT012-9WS142- Capacity: 500 GB
- Form factor: 2.5 inches (suitable for use in laptops and compact devices)
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gbit/s)
- Backwards compatible with SATA II and SATA I.
- Speed: 5400 rpm (revolutions per minute)
- This rotation speed is typical for laptop hard drives as it represents a compromise between performance and power consumption.
- Cache: 16MB
- A medium cache memory for faster data access and buffering of read/write operations.
- Sectors: 512e (Advanced Format)
- Supports the 512-byte emulation standard to be compatible with older systems that use the 512-byte sector.
- Plate architecture: A disc design (a platter)
- This allows for a thin profile and lower height, which is particularly beneficial in ultrabooks and other compact devices.
2. Functions and features:
- Low power consumption: The ST500LT012 is optimized for use in mobile devices and offers comparatively low power consumption, which can extend the battery life of laptops.- Slim Design: At only 7mm thick, this hard drive fits in thin and light laptops as well as devices where space is limited such as ultrabooks and slim notebooks.
- Lightweight: The compact design also makes the hard drive lighter, which is advantageous in portable devices.
- Shock resistance: The hard drive is designed for mobile use and has a certain level of shock resistance to ensure data integrity in the event of minor shocks or vibrations.
- Advanced Power Management: This feature helps optimize power consumption, especially during idle times or when the system load is low.
- QuietStep™ Technology: This technology enables quiet operation, which is beneficial in environments where noise levels are important (e.g. offices or quiet work areas).
3. Areas of application:
- Laptops and Ultrabooks: The primary target audience for the ST500LT012-9WS142 are laptop and Ultrabook users who require a compact and power-efficient storage solution.- External hard drives: Due to its small size and light weight, the hard drive is also suitable for external hard drive enclosures used for portable storage solutions.
- Mini PCs and Compact Desktops: Small desktop or mini PC systems that have space constraints can also benefit from this hard drive.
- Embedded Systems: This hard drive can also be used in certain embedded systems, such as set-top boxes, network devices or similar compact hardware environments.
- NAS for home users: In some cases, it could also be used in network attached storage (NAS) solutions for home users, although higher capacity hard drives or dedicated NAS models are usually preferred here.
4. Performance evaluation:
- The ST500LT012-9WS142's 5400 RPM, 16MB cache performance is designed for typical mobile device applications. It provides enough speed for everyday tasks such as word processing, web browsing, multimedia playback, and light gaming. For more demanding applications that require frequent and intensive read/write operations, such as video editing or data-intensive gaming, an SSD or higher-speed hard drive (7200 RPM) is usually more suitable.- The SATA III interface ensures that the hard drive can theoretically achieve high data transfer rates (up to 6 Gbit/s), even if the mechanical limitations of the hard drive cannot fully exploit this rate in practice.
5. Alternatives and differentiation from SSDs:
- Although the ST500LT012 is a solid choice for users who need large storage capacities at a reasonable price, it does have some disadvantages compared to SSDs (solid state drives), particularly in terms of speed and shock sensitivity. SSDs offer significantly faster read and write speeds and are completely shock-resistant because they have no moving parts.- However, the Seagate Momentus Thin series remains a cost-effective option for users who need a lot of storage and are willing to forgo the speed benefits of an SSD.
Conclusion:
The ST500LT012-9WS142 is a 500GB hard drive in a 2.5" form factor that is optimized for mobile use in laptops and compact devices. With its low profile, low power consumption and quiet operation, it is a good choice for users looking for a reliable and affordable storage solution where capacity is paramount and speed is secondary. It is particularly suitable for use in older systems or as secondary storage where SSDs may be too expensive or unnecessary.---
ST500LT012-9WS142 and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of ST500LT012-9WS142.
The ST500LT012-9WS142 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST500LT012-9WS142 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.