
Best selling Hard drives from Synology
On this page you’ll find a ranking of the best Hard drives from Synology. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important product details. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. Synology Plus Series HAT3300-4T
Powerful hard drives with concentrated power for private users and SMEs. The Synology Plus series hard drives deliver robust performance and are specifically designed to meet the demands for reliability, endurance, and performance required for continuous operation in Synology's SME storage systems. Rigorously tested and equipped with optimized, easily executable firmware updates via Synology DiskStation Manager, these HDDs remain up-to-date with the latest technology, ensuring long-lasting, smooth operation.
Designed for durability. The HDDs in the Synology Plus series have a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1 million hours and a workload rating of 180 TB per year – up to three times that of conventional desktop hard drives. Over 300,000 hours of compatibility and stress testing ensure smooth operation even in multi-user environments.
Convenient firmware updates. Users are automatically notified of available firmware updates for the Synology Plus series HDDs and can effortlessly update the drives in the DiskStation Manager (DSM) on their Synology storage system. No external tools are required, and the drives do not need to be removed for the update.
Reliable recording technology. Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) provides consistent performance.

2. Synology Plus Series HAT3310-8T
The Synology Plus Series HAT3310-8T is a powerful internal hard drive specifically designed for use in NAS systems. With a capacity of 8 TB and a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, it provides a reliable solution for continuous data access and storage. The hard drive is built for 24/7 operation and features conventional magnetic recording technology (CMR), ensuring dependable data storage. The SATA 6Gb/s interface and 3.5-inch form factor allow for easy integration into various systems.
Highlights:
- Upgradeable firmware for continuous improvements
- Workload limit of 180 TB/year
- Energy-efficient with a consumption of 5.61 W in idle mode.

3. Synology Enterprise Series HAT5300-12T
The Synology HAT5300 is designed to handle demanding and extensive workloads. Its design is specifically optimized for Synology storage solutions and offers high sequential data throughput to maximize the number of concurrent clients that the system can support. HAT5300 series drives are built for maximum availability and undergo more than 300,000 hours of validation testing.

4. Synology Enterprise Series HAT5310-20T
The Synology HAT5310-20T is an internal hard drive with an impressive storage capacity of 20 TB. It is specifically optimized for demanding workloads and storage solutions, offering high reliability and performance. With a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, it is ideal for use in NAS systems. The Helium Sealed-Drive design and the 512 MB cache contribute to the efficiency and longevity of the hard drive.
Highlights:
- Suitable for 24/7 continuous operation
- Mean Time To Failure (MTTF) of 2 million hours
- High sequential data throughput.

5. Synology Enterprise Series HAT5320-8T
The Synology HAT5320-8T is a powerful 8TB SATA hard drive specifically designed for use in NAS systems. With a 3.5-inch form factor and a rotational speed of 7200 rpm, this hard drive offers high reliability and performance for demanding storage applications. It is ideal for storing large amounts of data and allows for continuous operation, making it an excellent choice for users who need a robust and durable storage solution. The HAT5320-8T is engineered to deliver optimal performance in a variety of NAS environments and supports efficient data management.
- Designed for continuous operation in NAS systems
- High rotational speed of 7200 rpm for improved data access times
- Optimized for large storage capacities of up to 8 TB.

6. Synology HAT5310-18T
The Synology HAT5310 is designed to handle demanding and extensive workloads. Its design is specifically optimized for Synology storage solutions and offers high sequential data throughput to maximize the number of concurrent clients that the system can support. Drives in the HAT5310 series are built for maximum availability.

7. Synology Enterprise Series HAT5310-8T
The Synology HAT5300 HDD delivers top-notch performance thanks to its close integration with DSM and Synology hardware. With over 500,000 hours of internal validation testing and backed by Synology's 5-year limited warranty, the HAT5300 series offers unparalleled reliability for Synology systems.

8. Synology HAS5310-20T
The Synology HAS5300 has been designed to meet the demands for capacity, efficiency, and reliability in modern enterprise deployments. It is capable of handling workloads of up to 550 TB per year and allows host systems to serve large groups of simultaneous clients. With a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours and backed by Synology's 5-year limited warranty, the HAS5300 meets the highest standards of reliability.

9. Synology HAS5300-12T
Thanks to unparalleled integration with DSM and Synology hardware, the HAS5300-SAS hard drives deliver reliable top performance for enterprise use. The HAS5300 drives have been rigorously tested on Synology hardware for over 200,000 hours and feature an MTTF value of 2.5 million hours, along with Synology's 5-year limited warranty.

10. Synology HAS5310-12T
The Synology HAS5310-12T is a powerful 12 TB HDD specifically designed for use in server environments. With a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, it offers a high data transfer rate of up to 281 MiB/s, making it ideal for demanding applications. The hard drive utilizes the SAS3 interface, which allows for a maximum transfer rate of 12 Gbit/s, and is equipped with a 512 MB cache that enhances data processing efficiency. The HDD is suitable for operation in a temperature range of 5 to 60 °C and can be operated in a relative humidity of 5 to 90%. With a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2,500,000 hours, it delivers reliable performance for long-term data storage.
- SAS3 interface with 12 Gbit/s transfer rate
- High data transfer rate of up to 281 MiB/s
- Robust MTBF of 2,500,000 hours
- Optimized for server applications
- 512 MB cache for improved efficiency.
