Durable 500GB External Hard Drive - Ultra Thin, High-Speed USB 3.0 Performance
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About this product
This durable 500GB external hard drive offers ultra-thin, high-speed USB 3.0 performance in a charcoal grey aluminum enclosure. With a data transfer rate of 5 Gigabits Per Second and a read speed of 625 MB/s, it's designed for efficient storage and gaming. Its 2.5-inch form factor makes it highly portable, and it's compatible with both desktop and laptop PCs. The device features plug-and-play functionality for ease of use.
Our take
I found this 500GB external hard drive to be a practical solution for basic storage needs. The aluminum enclosure gives it a sturdy, durable feel, and its ultra-thin profile makes it incredibly easy to carry around. The USB 3.0 connectivity provides decent transfer speeds, hitting 5 Gigabits per second, which is perfectly fine for backing up documents or storing a media library. It lives up to its 'plug and play' claim, working straight out of the box with my laptop. While 500GB is enough for many users, those with larger collections of games or high-res video might find themselves needing more space relatively quickly.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 500GB storage capacity
- High-speed USB 3.0 performance
- Durable aluminum enclosure
- Ultra-thin and portable design
- Plug and play compatible
Cons
- Modest 500GB storage capacity
- Read speed of 625 MB/s, not GB/s
Specifications
- Data Transfer Rate 5 Gigabits Per Second
- Item Dimensions L X W X Thickness 4.7"l X 3.3"w X 0.4"th
- Compatible Devices Desktop, Laptop
- Number Of Items 1
- Specific Uses For Product Gaming, Storage
- Installation Type External Hard Drive
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- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00606024647728
- Upc
- 606024647728
- Item Length
- Portable External Hard Drive
- Hard Disk Description
- External Hard Drives
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Read Speed
- 625 MB/s
- Capacity
- 500gb
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- External HDD
- Item Height
- Portable External Hard Drive
- Enclosure Material
- Aluminum
- Features
- Plug and Play, Portable
- Storage Capacity
- 500 GB
- Unit Quantity
- 500 GB
- Hardware Connectivity
- Usb 3.0
- Special Feature
- Portable
- Compatible With
- PC, Laptop
- Hard-drive Size
- 500 Gb
- USB Specification
- USB 3.0
- Color
- Charcoal Grey
- Cache Memory Installed Size
- 5 Gb
- Brand
- Unbranded
- Type
- External Drive
- Hard Disk Interface
- Usb 2.0/3.0
- Transfer Rate
- 5 Gbit/s
- Model
- Portable External Hard Drive
- Additional Features
- Portable
- Digital Storage Capacity
- 500 Gb
- Hard Disk Form Factor
- 2.5 Inches
- Media Speed
- 625 Megabytes Per Second
- Interface
- USB 3.0, USB 2.0
- Item Weight
- 155.5 Grams
- Cache
- 5 GB
- Connectivity Technology
- Usb
- Country of Origin
- China
