Disk Speed Test
Universal version seen at v3.4.2 · Reported by 5 Macs in the community.
Disk Speed Test is a free utility developed by Blackmagic Design for measuring the read and write speeds of storage drives on Mac systems. It's commonly used by video professionals, content creators, and technical users to benchmark disk performance and determine if their storage can handle high-resolution video workflows. The app provides real-time speed measurements and helps users verify whether their drives meet the performance requirements for specific video formats and frame rates. It's particularly valuable for those working with 4K, 8K, or high bitrate video content where storage speed is critical.
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1 suggestionGood news! A native Universal version of Disk Speed Test is now available. Our community has confirmed that version 3.4.2 runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs. You should update to the latest version (3.4.2 or newer) directly from Blackmagic Design's website to get native Apple Silicon support. This will give you better performance and eliminate the need for Rosetta 2 translation. The update should be free and straightforward - just download and install the latest version from Blackmagic Design.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.
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