HGST 500GB 2.5" SATA III 7200RPM Laptop Hard Drive HTS725050A7E630
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About this product
This HGST Travelstar Z7K500 is a 2.5-inch internal laptop hard drive offering 500GB of storage capacity. It features a SATA III interface for data transfer and operates at a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, providing a Read Speed of 500MB/s. With a 32MB cache, this HDD is designed for use in laptops and PCs, measuring 2 inches in height. It is a traditional HDD storage format and comes in a silver color.
Our take
If you're looking to upgrade an older laptop with a bit more speed than typical 5400 RPM drives, this HGST Travelstar is a decent option. The 7200 RPM rotation speed and SATA III interface mean snappier performance for a mechanical drive, and the 500GB capacity is suitable for basic OS and application storage. However, keep in mind it's still a hard drive, so don't expect SSD-level speeds. The 2.5-inch form factor makes it compatible with most laptops, but 500GB is relatively modest by today's standards for primary storage.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7200 RPM for faster HDD performance
- SATA III interface offers good transfer rates
- 2.5-inch form factor for laptops
Cons
- 500GB capacity is relatively small
- HDD only, not an SSD
Specifications
- Size 500 GB
- MPN HTS725050A7E630
- Item Length 5
- Form Factor 2.5 in
- Unit Type Unit
- Read Speed 500MB/s
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- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 2
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 500 GB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Item Width
- 4
- Compatible With
- Laptop, PC
- Machine Type
- Laptop
- Color
- Silver
- Model Number
- HTS725050A7E630
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
- California Prop 65 Warning
- This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
- Brand
- HGST
- Type
- Internal Laptop Drive
- Product Type
- HDD
- Model
- Travelstar Z7K500
- Hard Drive Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Interface
- SATA III
- Cache
- 32 MB
- Product Line
- Travelstar
