# A sample of over 5,000 drives reveals one problem with new HDDs

- Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews
- Published: 2026-11-08T21:45:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2309632/one-problem-with-new-hdds-5000-drives-study/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/a-sample-of-over-5-000-drives-reveals-one-problem-with-new-hdds-937bf3/

HDDs may not be as in-demand as the faster SSDs, but they're still plenty popular thanks to their low cost. And yet, this sample study reveals the big issue.

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