Imaging Performance Testing: MR8, ETBH, HBSP

[admin]

MRX offers a limited-time free trial. We would greatly appreciate it if someone could try it out and provide test results.

[n8chavez]

5-18-2026

Hasleo Backup Suite Professional 5.8.2.0
Two Filters disabled (Page/Hibernation/Swap Files, VSS Snapshot Files), Smart Backup disabled, Highest Priority.
Storage Disk - Samsung 990 EVO Pro

Disk 1 (3 partitions) Size: 43.2 GB
Samsung 990 EVO Pro
HBS Image Size: 20.9 GB GB

Image Backup - Disk 1: (27 seconds)
Check Complete Image - Disk 1: (10 seconds)
Total Imaging Time: 37 seconds
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Macrium Reflect X 10.0.8843 (04/09/26)
Page/Hibernation/Swap Files, VSS Snapshot Files excluded, Highest Priority.
Storage Disk - Samsung 990 EVO Pro

Disk 1 (3 partitions) Size: 43.2 GB
Samsung 990 EVO Pro
Reflect X Image Size: 22.6 GB GB

Image Backup - Disk 1: (35 seconds)
Check Complete Image - Disk 1: (17 seconds)
Total Imaging Time: 52 seconds
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[garioch7]

@n8chavez,

Thank you for the comparison of MRX vs. HBS.  It is good to have testing that shows HBS is outperforming MRX.

I will not be installing any versions of MRX on my computers.  If I have no intentions of paying for an MRX subscription, I will not use it even on a "Trial" basis; and, I am not going to pay for it.

In the "free" imaging market, MR8 was the last version, so I consider the testing that I am doing to be valid and informative for users comparing free products.  MR8 Free is still available for download from a few other sites.

As to whether MRX is still the most popular imaging program for the home user, I have not seen any statistics to confirm that.  The subscription-only model alienated many of their former lifetime license customers, me included.

I hope that you will continue to post MRX vs. HBS performance comparisons on a regular basis in the future.  Your results will be very helpful to potential Hasleo Backup Suite Pro customers and to the Hasleo Team.

Thank you again.  Have a great day.

Regards,
Phil

[admin]

@n8chavez,

Thank you for your detailed comparison test!

We're glad to see that Hasleo Backup Suite outperforms Macrium Reflect X in both image size and total backup time. Your real-world data is very valuable for other users.

Thanks again!

Best regards,