AJA System Test
6.5#5 in disk benchmark softwareFree planFree planmacOSWindows
VisitAJA System Test vs CrystalDiskMark
CrystalDiskMark
6.9#3 in disk benchmark software$9.99 one-timeFree planWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | AJA System Test | CrystalDiskMark |
|---|---|---|
| Custom test profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Operating systems | macOS; Windows | Windows |
| Purpose | AJA System Test evaluates drive performance so users can estimate whether a drive system can record and play back different resolutions and codecs. | CrystalDiskMark is a simple disk benchmark and storage benchmarking software. |
| Workload areas | Drive read/write performance and throughput; PCIe bandwidth; AJA-device DMA; combined disk and device I/O | Sequential and random read/write performance |
AJA System Test plans
- AJA System Test Lite v16.0Free
CrystalDiskMark plans
- Free desktop editionFree
- Microsoft Store edition$9.99, paid once
Pick AJA System Test if…
It suits production and postproduction users who need to assess drive bandwidth for their workflows. It may also fit users checking PCIe or AJA-device I/O, with the full version needed for PCIe bandwidth testing.
Pick CrystalDiskMark if…
CrystalDiskMark suits Windows users who want configurable sequential, random, or mixed storage benchmarks and exportable results. The listed monitoring and temperature-alert features may also interest users checking storage devices.