HGST HTS541010A9E680 1 TB 5.4K RPM 2.5" 6Gb/s SATA III Hard Drive 0J22413
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About this product
This HGST TravelStar 5K1000 HTS541010A9E680 is a 1TB 2.5-inch internal hard drive designed for laptops and PCs. It utilizes a SATA III interface with a 6Gb/s transfer rate and spins at 5400 RPM. Featuring a 32MB cache, this HDD-only drive provides a robust storage solution in a compact form factor, ideal for expanding existing storage or replacing an older drive.
Our take
For those seeking a solid blend of capacity and reasonable performance in a laptop, this HGST TravelStar 1TB drive is a compelling choice. The 2.5-inch form factor is standard, and the SATA III interface ensures modern compatibility with up to 6Gb/s transfer speeds. The 5400 RPM speed is typical for laptop drives, offering a good balance for daily tasks, while the 32MB cache is a welcome improvement, contributing to snappier file access compared to drives with smaller caches. It's an excellent pick for upgrading an aging laptop or for general-purpose storage.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 1TB storage capacity
- 2.5-inch form factor
- SATA III (6Gb/s) interface
- Generous 32MB cache
Cons
- 5400 RPM speed is not for high-performance users
- HDD-only storage format
Specifications
- Compatible With Laptop, PC
- Size 1 TB
- Color Silver
- MPN HTS541010A9E680
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
- Brand HGST
Show all 21 specifications
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- Internal Laptop Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Product Type
- HDD
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- TravelStar 5K1000
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- Hard Drive Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Item Width
- 4
- Interface
- SATA III
- Country of Origin
- China
- Cache
- 32MB
- Product Line
- Travelstar