How Long Should I Expect a 1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive to Image?

Larissa updated on Jan 31, 2024 to Data Backup Questions Answered | How-to Articles

My Windows 10 laptop is running a 1TB 7200RPM hard drive, and I want to create a backup just in case. Do you know how long it will take to image this hard drive?

The time taken to image a 1TB hard drive may take about 3 -5 hours. Actually, the time it takes to image a hard drive depends on many factors, including the hardware condition, the computer's speed, the USB interface, the imaging tools being used, etc. 

Among the above-influencing factors, the hard drive image/clone tool is one of the crucial elements, so you need to use a reliable hard drive cloning software, and EaseUS Disk Copy is the choice of most people.

It is an excellent hard drive imaging tool with powerful features, and you can use it to clone HDD/SSD with simple clicks. it is also compatible with various types and brands of disks, so you don't need to worry about it.

With a very quick disk imaging speed, the highest speed can reach 2000MB/s, and the average speed is 400MB/s, which varies depending on the factors mentioned above.

Download and use EaseUS Disk Copy to image your 1TB 7100RPM hard drive:

Step 1. Connect your 1TB hard drive and target HDD/SSD to your Windows computer. Make sure the target disk has a larger capacity than your source disk.

Step 2. Launch EaseUS Disk Copy and select the Disk Mode.

Step 3. Select both the source disk and the target disk.

Step 4. Check the disk layout, and click Proceed to start the hard drive cloning.