Hitachi 500GB HTS545050A7E380 5400RPM 2.5" SATA Internal Hard Disk Drive
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Hitachi 500GB HTS545050A7E380 5400RPM 2.5" SATA Internal Hard Disk Drive

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Category
Hitachi
Type
internal hard drive

About this product

The Hitachi HTS545050A7E380 is a 500GB internal 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drive from the Travelstar product line. It operates at 5400 RPM and connects via a SATA II interface, offering a transfer rate of 300 Mbps. This drive features an 8 MB cache and a slim 7mm height, making it suitable for laptops. It's compatible with laptops, comes in white, and is manufactured in Thailand, backed by a 1-year manufacturer warranty.

Our take

This Hitachi Travelstar 500GB drive offers a good balance of capacity and compatibility for many older laptops. The 500GB storage is practical for a laptop, allowing for a decent amount of files and applications. The 5400 RPM speed is typical for a laptop drive, prioritizing quiet operation over raw performance, but the SATA II interface still provides a solid 300 Mbps transfer rate. The 7mm height is a plus for thinner notebooks. While it's labeled as "Hybrid (HDD/SSD)" in features, the storage format is "HDD Only," so manage expectations there. The 1-year warranty is a reasonable duration.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Generous 500 GB storage capacity
  • Slim 7mm height for laptops
  • SATA II interface
  • 1-year manufacturer warranty

Cons

  • 5400 RPM rotation speed is slower
  • Features indicate 'Hybrid' but is 'HDD Only'
  • 8 MB cache could be larger

Specifications

  • Country of Origin Thailand
  • MPN HTS545050A7E380
  • Item Length 100mm
  • Form Factor 2.5 in
  • Unit Type Unit
  • Read Speed 500MB/s
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Drive Type(s) Supported
HDD
Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year
Item Height
7mm
Storage Format
HDD Only
Features
Hybrid (HDD/SSD)
Storage Capacity
500 GB
Unit Quantity
1
Item Width
70 mm
Compatible With
Laptop
Color
White
Rotation Speed
5400 RPM
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Brand
Hitachi
Type
Internal Laptop Drive
Transfer Rate
300 Mbps
Model
Hitachi HTS545050A7E380
Interface
SATA II
Cache
8 MB
Product Line
Travelstar
UPC
0829686002180

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