1.2tb vs Synology Hard Drives & SSDs
Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 2 products.
As of March 2026, 1.2tb averages $0.1175/GB across 1 products while Synology averages $0.2097/GB across 1 products on BuyPerUnit. 1.2tb offers 44% better value per gigabyte for hard drives & ssds.
1.2tb
Better ValueCheapest Product
1.2TB 2.5' Hard Drive E7W47A 2040 Plug in Module 10K 730704-001.1.2TB · $141.00 · newegg
Synology
Cheapest Product
Synology DiskStation DS218play Mini Desktop NAS Server, Realtek RTD1296 Quad-Core, 1GB DDR4 Synology RAM, 4TB SSD, Synology DSM Software4TB · $839.00 · newegg
Top Products Compared
| Rank | Brand | Product | Capacity | $/GB | Price | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.2tb | 1.2TB 2.5' Hard Drive E7W47A 2040 Plug in Module 10K 730704-001. | 1.2TB | $0.1175 | $141.00 | newegg |
| 1 | Synology | Synology DiskStation DS218play Mini Desktop NAS Server, Realtek RTD1296 Quad-Core, 1GB DDR4 Synology RAM, 4TB SSD, Synology DSM Software | 4TB | $0.2097 | $839.00 | newegg |
Which Should You Buy?
Based on current pricing data, 1.2tb offers better overall value for hard drives & ssds at an average of $0.1175/GB compared to Synology's $0.2097/GB — that's roughly 44% less per gigabyte.
1.2tb's best deal is the 1.2TB 2.5' Hard Drive E7W47A 2040 Plug in Module 10K 730704-001. (1.2TB) at $0.1175/GB, while Synology's cheapest option is the Synology DiskStation DS218play Mini Desktop NAS Server, Realtek RTD1296 Quad-Core, 1GB DDR4 Synology RAM, 4TB SSD, Synology DSM Software (4TB) at $0.2097/GB.
However, price per GB isn't everything — consider factors like warranty, performance specs, and your specific capacity needs. Check individual product pages for detailed specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1.2tb or Synology cheaper per GB for hard drives & ssds?
As of March 2026, 1.2tb averages $0.1175/GB compared to Synology at $0.2097/GB. 1.2tb is approximately 44% cheaper per gigabyte on average.
How many 1.2tb and Synology hard drives & ssds does BuyPerUnit track?
BuyPerUnit currently tracks 1 1.2tb products and 1 Synology products in the hard drives & ssds category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.
What is the cheapest 1.2tb hard drives & ssd per GB?
The cheapest 1.2tb option is the 1.2TB 2.5' Hard Drive E7W47A 2040 Plug in Module 10K 730704-001. at $0.1175/GB ($141.00 for 1.2TB).
What is the cheapest Synology hard drives & ssd per GB?
The cheapest Synology option is the Synology DiskStation DS218play Mini Desktop NAS Server, Realtek RTD1296 Quad-Core, 1GB DDR4 Synology RAM, 4TB SSD, Synology DSM Software at $0.2097/GB ($839.00 for 4TB).