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What’s the density difference and lifespan between dual layer Blu-Ray (50 GB) and the latest tape standard (multiple TB)? On the surface, I’d think tape is denser and lasts longer. Not to mention that tape is reusable.

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Lto9 tapes can store 18TB and are about 231cm^3. BDXL can store 128GB and are about 54cm^3. Tape about 79GB/cm^3 vs Bluray 2.3GB/cm^3.

Denser storages have worse longevity. CDs (and similar) have been found to have the best longevity of the commonly used storage media.

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