500GB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0/Type-C – Shock Resistant & Stylish
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About this product
This is a 500GB portable external hard drive, featuring USB 3.0 and Type-C connectivity for broad compatibility with various devices including PCs, Macs, and gaming consoles. It boasts a 7200 RPM mechanical hard disk with a 10 Gigabits per second data transfer rate and a 625 MB/s read speed. The drive is designed to be shock-resistant and dust-resistant, making it suitable for business, gaming, and multimedia use, all within a 2.5-inch form factor and a plastic enclosure.
Our take
For anyone needing a decent amount of portable storage, this 500GB external hard drive offers solid connectivity with both USB 3.0 and Type-C. I appreciate the listed shock and dust resistance, which suggests it can handle being on the go. The 7200 RPM drive speed and 625 MB/s read speed are good for a mechanical drive, providing reasonable performance for most tasks. However, it's worth noting the 500GB capacity might feel limited for extensive gaming libraries or large multimedia projects, and the plastic enclosure, while contributing to portability, might not feel as premium as metal alternatives.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 500GB portable external storage
- USB 3.0 and Type-C connectivity
- Shock and dust resistant features
- 7200 RPM rotational speed
- Wide compatibility with devices
Cons
- Plastic enclosure material
- 500GB capacity may be limiting
- Mechanical hard disk
Specifications
- Estimated total US $56.96*
- Payments Diners Club
- Condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is ... Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions opens in a new window or tab
- Data Transfer Rate 10 Gigabits Per Second
- Number Of Items 1
- Unit Count 1.0 Count
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- Specific Uses For Product
- Business, Gaming, Multimedia
- Installation Type
- External Hard Drive
- Item Length
- Portable External Hard Drive
- Hard Disk Description
- Mechanical Hard Disk
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Read Speed
- 625 MB/s
- Capacity
- 500gb
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- External HDD
- Item Height
- Portable External Hard Drive
- Enclosure Material
- Plastic
- Features
- Portable External, Dust Resistant, Fast Data Transfer, LED Light, Shock Resistant
- Storage Capacity
- 500 GB
- Hardware Connectivity
- Usb 3.0 Type C
- Compatible With
- PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, PS5, Xbox, Windows, MacBook, Smart TV, Android Phones, iPhone 15, iPhone 16, Gaming Consoles
- Hard-drive Size
- 1 Tb
- USB Specification
- USB 3.0
- Color
- Black
- Hard Disk Rotational Speed
- 7200 Rpm
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Brand
- Unbranded
- Type
- External Drive
- Hard Disk Interface
- Usb 3.0
- Transfer Rate
- 10 Gbps
- Model
- Portable External Hard Drive
- Hardware Platform
- Gaming Console, Mac, Pc
- Digital Storage Capacity
- 1 Tb
- Hard Disk Form Factor
- 2.5 Inches
- Media Speed
- 103 Megabytes Per Second
- Interface
- USB 3.0, Type-C
- Item Weight
- 0.18 Kilograms
- Connectivity Technology
- Usb
- UPC
- Does Not Apply
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
