Seagate SeaTools is a well-known diagnostics and health monitoring program for Windows desktops and laptops. Users are able to test the condition and performance of hard drives and SSDs manufactured by the same developer.
Check
There are multiple diagnostic tests to assess the condition of both internal and external drives. Users can perform short self-checks, long generic reads and drive information lookups to quickly identify problems. Each inspection provides real-time status updates and helps detect bad sectors or failing components.
Just like CrystalDiskInfo, the app actively monitors SMART data from the drive. You can track reallocated sectors, temperature spikes and error rates to predict impending failures. It is possible to view a summary of essential values with color-coded indicators for easy interpretation.
Stress
Beyond basic tracking options, there are stress and burn-in tests to simulate heavy workloads. You are able to verify a drive’s stability under prolonged usage conditions, ideal for checking new hardware. The utility provides duration settings and logs results for post-test analysis. Besides, graphs display detailed device information including model, serial number and firmware version.
Features
- there is a secure eraser that removes all stored data;
- works not only with Seagate products;
- possible to run both quick and long tests;
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions.
