HGST HTS721010A9E630 1TB 7200PRM 32MB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5" HDD Hard Drive
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About this product
The HGST HTS721010A9E630 is a 1TB 2.5-inch internal laptop hard drive, part of the Travelstar product line. It boasts a fast 7200 RPM rotation speed and a SATA III 6Gb/s interface, accompanied by a 32MB cache for improved performance. This HDD-only drive also features 'Hybrid (HDD/SSD)' characteristics, hinting at potential optimizations beyond standard HDDs. It's compatible with laptops and comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty.
Our take
If you're looking for a performance boost in your laptop without going full SSD, this HGST Travelstar 1TB drive is an excellent middle-ground. The 7200 RPM spin speed is a significant upgrade over common 5400 RPM drives, providing noticeably faster data access for applications and boot times. Coupled with a 32MB cache and a SATA III interface, it's well-equipped for demanding tasks, though it's important to remember it's still an HDD. The "Hybrid (HDD/SSD)" feature is intriguing, suggesting some smart caching. For a traditional HDD, this offers a premium performance experience, backed by a 1-year warranty.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fast 7200RPM rotation speed
- 1TB storage capacity
- SATA III (6Gb/s) interface
- 32MB cache
- 1-year manufacturer warranty
Cons
- Hybrid feature unclear without SSD component
- Still an HDD, not as fast as an SSD
Specifications
- Compatible With Laptop
- Color Silver
- MPN HTS721010A9E630
- Item Length 100mm
- Rotation Speed 7200RPM
- California Prop 65 Warning No
Show all 24 specifications
- Brand
- HGST
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- Internal Laptop Drive
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 Year
- Item Height
- 9.5mm
- Model
- HTS721010A9E630
- Transfer Rate
- 300 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Hybrid (HDD/SSD)
- Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- Item Width
- 70mm
- Interface
- SATA III
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Product Line
- Travelstar
- Cache
- 32 MB
- UPC
- 984537741417
