AJA System Test
6.4#4 in disk benchmark softwareFree planFree planmacOSWindows
VisitAJA System Test vs DiskSpd
What both publish
| Fact | AJA System Test | DiskSpd |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 | 1975 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Grass Valley, California, United States | Redmond, Washington, USA |
| Purpose | AJA System Test evaluates drive performance so users can estimate whether a drive system can record and play back different resolutions and codecs. | DiskSpd is a storage load generator and performance test tool from Microsoft engineering teams. |
| Reporting | The report generator creates text results that can be copied into spreadsheets or other software for analysis and archiving. | Results can report processor names and cache topology in text and XML formats. |
| Support | AJA says technical support is available free of charge to answer questions or help resolve issues. | The repository directs users to GitHub Issues to report DiskSpd problems. |
AJA System Test plans
- AJA System Test Lite v16.0Free
DiskSpd plans
- FreeFree
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 DiskSpd if…
DiskSpd suits users who need to generate storage workloads and examine performance measurements. Its newer I/O modes and processor controls may be relevant to people working with supported Windows systems.