I'm looking at two external hard drives:
WD My Passport Ultra, 1TB, 5,400 rpm, 4.33 x 3.21 x 0.62
G-Tech G-Drive slim, 500GB, 7,200 rpm, 5.08 x 3.23 x 0.39
I understand that transfer rate is a function not merely of rotational speed, but of platter density as well, which is affected by platter size as well as capacity. I'd ordinarily assume the platters were the same size in devices in this category, but as the G-Tech is significantly slimmer than the WD, I don't know if this also affects platter density, or if it simply means the housing has less shock-absorbing capability.
Given the differences in specs, will the G-Drive be significantly faster than the WD? I'd be using it for backup and occasional transportation of files. (Also, opinions concerning build quality, reliability of brand, quality of tech support, etc. would be appreciated. I have no experience with G-Tech).
Thank you.
WD My Passport Ultra, 1TB, 5,400 rpm, 4.33 x 3.21 x 0.62
G-Tech G-Drive slim, 500GB, 7,200 rpm, 5.08 x 3.23 x 0.39
I understand that transfer rate is a function not merely of rotational speed, but of platter density as well, which is affected by platter size as well as capacity. I'd ordinarily assume the platters were the same size in devices in this category, but as the G-Tech is significantly slimmer than the WD, I don't know if this also affects platter density, or if it simply means the housing has less shock-absorbing capability.
Given the differences in specs, will the G-Drive be significantly faster than the WD? I'd be using it for backup and occasional transportation of files. (Also, opinions concerning build quality, reliability of brand, quality of tech support, etc. would be appreciated. I have no experience with G-Tech).
Thank you.