NTFS File System

Results of the Windows and Programs patterns

The overall picture hasn’t changed. Note that the eSATA interface has the smallest advantage at writing. It is because the speed of the HDDs is close to the peak bandwidth of the USB here but exceeds it at reading.

The 300GB Teac with eSATA interface proves to be somewhat faster than its 250GB mate once again.

Results of the Windows and Programs patterns

The eSATA interface triumphs again.

Results of the Windows and Programs patterns

Results of the Windows and Programs patterns

The copying tests produce the same picture as in FAT32. The eSATA-connected HDDs go first, closely followed by the Transcend. The others are slower. Take note that the Samsung-based drive from Transcend has a larger advantage over the same-class models when copying larger files.