14TB Has the Lowest Indexed $/TB
This week's read: 14TB became the lowest-median capacity tier in the index, replacing 24TB, while the sharpest named row is Toshiba X300 HDWR51EXZSTA 14TB new CMR at BestBuy for $310.33 ($22.17/TB). The tier signal moved, but the best buyable listing still comes from new inventory. Data through Jul 10, 2026.
Notable capacity moves
14TB is the lowest current median $/TB capacity tier in the index at $29.50/TB. 14TB posted the clearest 30-day move at -11.6%. The index tier and named rows point in the same direction, so large HDD tiers are where the cleanest $/TB signal is showing.
Current best-value drives
Current rows with clear condition data: Toshiba X300 HDWR51EXZSTA 14TB new CMR at BestBuy for $310.33 ($22.17/TB); Seagate Exos ST28000NM000C 28TB refurb at BestBuy for $646.99 ($23.11/TB); Western Digital Gold WD241KRYZ 24TB new CMR at BestBuy for $554.79 ($23.12/TB); Western Digital Gold WD202KRYZ 20TB new at BestBuy for $476.14 ($23.81/TB). For new-condition only, compare Toshiba X300 HDWR51EXZSTA 14TB new CMR at BestBuy for $310.33 ($22.17/TB) and Western Digital Gold WD241KRYZ 24TB new CMR at BestBuy for $554.79 ($23.12/TB). These are not interchangeable: condition and recording tech matter before the lowest $/TB row becomes a buyable recommendation.