Quantum Ultrium 5 LTO5 1.5/3.0TB Data Tape vs Quantum Ultrium LTO-8 12/30TB Data Tape Cartridge

Specs side by side at each model's entry configuration, with the cheapest crypto price for each.

0 of 0 specs differ across these 2.

SpecQuantum Ultrium 5 LTO5 1.5/3.0TB Data TapeSCAN-LN53840from $37Quantum Ultrium LTO-8 12/30TB Data Tape CartridgeSCAN-LN90710from $78

Questions

What is the difference between the Quantum Ultrium 5 LTO5 1.5/3.0TB Data Tape and the Quantum Ultrium LTO-8 12/30TB Data Tape Cartridge?

0 of the 0 specs we track differ at their base configurations. The table above marks every one, and flags the better value wherever a spec has a better direction.

Which is cheaper?

Quantum Ultrium 5 LTO5 1.5/3.0TB Data Tape from $37 — $42 less than the Quantum Ultrium LTO-8 12/30TB Data Tape Cartridge. Both are the cheapest total, shipping included, for the entry configuration.

Are you comparing the same configurations?

Each model is shown at its entry configuration, which is the only fair basis for a like-for-like table. Open either product to switch memory, storage or chip and see how its price moves.