GoKawiilBackblaze Q2 2026 data: Seagate HDDs lead reliability, failures rise after 7 years
Backblaze's latest quarterly analysis of over 5,000 hard drives found Seagate had the most mechanically reliable drives from April to June 2026, though reliability varied by model. The data also showed a clear link between drive age and failure rate, with hard drives becoming notably more failure-prone once they pass seven years in service.