HGST 500GB SATA 5.4KRPM 2.5" Drive HTS545050A7E380 for Laptop,PS3, PS4 ,Xbox 1
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About this product
The HGST HTS545050A7E380 is a 500GB internal 2.5-inch SATA laptop drive, also compatible with PS3, PS4, and Xbox 1. This silver-colored drive operates at 5400 RPM and features Hot Swap and Hybrid (HDD/SSD) capabilities. It offers an eSATA and PATA/IDE/EIDE interface, suitable for older systems or specific configurations. This Hitachi Travelstar product is manufactured in China.
Our take
This HGST 500GB drive is a viable option for upgrading older laptops or expanding storage in compatible game consoles like the PS3/PS4/Xbox 1. The 2.5-inch form factor and 5400 RPM rotation speed are typical for laptop drives, offering a balance of capacity and energy efficiency. The inclusion of Hot Swap and Hybrid features is a bit unexpected for a traditional HDD, so I'd confirm how those are implemented. However, the interface options being eSATA and PATA/IDE/EIDE are quite dated for a primary drive today, suggesting it's best suited for legacy systems or specific niche uses. For modern setups, you'd typically want a SATA III interface.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 500GB storage for laptops/consoles
- 2.5-inch form factor
- Compatible with PS3, PS4, Xbox 1
- Features Hot Swap
Cons
- Outdated PATA/IDE/EIDE interface
- 5400 RPM is slower than 7200 RPM
- Limited to 500GB capacity
Specifications
- Brand Hitachi
- Compatible With Laptop, PC
- Form Factor 2.5 in
- Type Internal Laptop Drive
- Color Silver
- MPN 0J1128560PK
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- Features
- Hot Swap, Hybrid (HDD/SSD)
- Storage Capacity
- 500 GB
- Country of Origin
- China
- Interface
- eSATA, PATA/IDE/EIDE
- Rotation Speed
- 5400 RPM
- Product Line
- Travelstar
- UPC
- 829686002135
