MG07ACA14TE vs ST14000NM000J
Toshiba MG07ACA14TE (14TB) versus Seagate ST14000NM000J (14TB)
Verdict
Both are CMR drives suitable for NAS. The MG07ACA14TE has the lower measured failure rate (1.18% vs 2.18% AFR), making it the safer long-term choice.
| MG07ACA14TE | ST14000NM000J | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 14 TB | 14 TB |
| Recording tech | CMR | CMR |
| RAID / NAS safe | Yes | Yes |
| Class | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Spindle speed | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Noise (idle) | 20 dB | - |
| Fill | Helium | Helium |
| Interface | SATA | SATA |
| Failure rate (AFR) | 1.18% | 2.18% |
| Price / TB | $29.71 | - |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger spec for a NAS build. Failure rates from Backblaze Drive Stats where available; $/TB shows once live prices are wired.