What is Drive Speed?

Drive Speed App

Testing the speed of your computer's drive is crucial for maintaining optimal system performance. With the Drive Speed app, you can easily determine the writing and reading speed of your disk drive to ensure it's functioning as expected.

Key Features:

• Java-based app for drive speed testing


• Measures both writing and reading speed


• Compatible with HDDs, SSDs, and flash drives


• Simple and intuitive interface


• Quick and accurate disk speed testing

Technical Specifications:

• Price: FREE


• Publisher: Keith Fenske


• Platform: Java


• File Size: N/A


• System Requirements: Windows, Mac, Linux


• Updated: April 23, 2025

Performance Testing Made Easy

The Drive Speed app accomplishes its task by writing a temporary file with all zero bytes on the selected disk drive. While the program may not be able to test the system drive, it provides accurate speed measurements for other drives.

Despite its simplistic appearance, Drive Speed offers excellent usability, making it easy for users to navigate and perform speed tests without unnecessary complexities.

When using Drive Speed, remember to select a temporary file size larger than your computer's RAM to ensure accurate results. Additionally, for flash drive testing, enable the "prompt before reading" option to obtain read speed measurements.

While Drive Speed may not be the most advanced benchmarking tool available, it serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to quickly and precisely test their disk drive speeds.

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