There are plenty of disk benchmarking tools out there—CrystalDiskMark, Blackmagic Speed Test, and dd for the command-line purists. But sometimes, you need something that feels a bit more… hands-on. Enter mydisktest v242.
Recently released, this latest version of the lesser-known but powerful utility brings some interesting tweaks to the table. Whether you are a sysadmin validating a new SAN or a hobbyist checking if that "bargain" eBay SSD is a fake, here is what you need to know. mydisktest v242
Beyond capacity, the tool offers a simple benchmarking suite. It tests the sequential read and write speeds. While not as advanced as CrystalDiskMark, it is sufficient to see if that "USB 3.0" drive you bought is actually performing at USB 2.0 speeds. There are plenty of disk benchmarking tools out
This is the core reason to use MyDiskTest. Unlike standard formatting, the expansion test writes data to every sector of the drive and then reads it back. Recently released, this latest version of the lesser-known
✅ Extremely lightweight – No install needed, runs from a single .exe (~200 KB).
✅ Fast scan options – Quick test finishes in seconds; full destructive test is thorough.
✅ Accurate capacity detection – Exposed fake 1 TB drives as actual 32 GB multiple times.
✅ Still free – No ads, no bloatware, no registry mess.
✅ Works on modern Windows – Tested on Win11 23H2 (run as admin).
(Note: flags above are illustrative; check the tool’s actual help text for exact syntax.)