Backblaze Drive Stats for 2024 (www.backblaze.com)
from GertrudGoethe@feddit.org to technology@lemmy.world on 11 Feb 2025 16:05
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Armand1@lemmy.world on 11 Feb 2025 18:36 collapse

So to sum up the data, it sounds like:

  • WD seems to have the most reliable drives of those tested, with Toshiba being a relatively close second
  • Some models of drives are significantly more likely to fail than others, with some having a ~6% annual failure rate vs another model from the same company at 1%
  • Seagate had a rough year when it comes to reliability
  • It’s hard to tell if capacity affects drive life as the drives being tested have been in use for different lengths of time
JustEnoughDucks@feddit.nl on 11 Feb 2025 19:19 collapse

From what I remember, Seagate has a rough year most years when it comes to reliability. Especially the 12TBs. But to be fair, most of the Seagate drives are >1 year older than the WD drives. Though when you compare then to the old HGSTs with a 0.08% average failure rate 😅

Also the 22TB WD drives at 1% after less than 2 years of service. Oof.