Hitachi Travelstar Z5K320 160GB HTS543216A7A384 5400RPM 2.5" HDD Hard Drive
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About this product
The Hitachi Travelstar Z5K320 is a 2.5-inch internal laptop hard drive offering 160 GB of storage. It operates at a rotation speed of 5400 RPM and connects via a SATA II interface. This HDD includes an 8 MB cache and boasts a read speed of 500 MB/s, with a transfer rate of 300 Mbps. It's compatible with laptops and features Adaptive Memory Technology, backed by a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Our take
For upgrading an older laptop that still uses a traditional hard drive, this Hitachi Travelstar Z5K320 presents a viable, cost-effective option. The 160 GB capacity is decent for basic use, and the 5400 RPM speed, while not top-tier, is standard for many older laptop drives. The SATA II interface is also appropriate for its era. I appreciate the one-year manufacturer warranty, which provides some peace of mind. Just remember that it's an HDD, so don't expect SSD-level speed, but for basic storage expansion or replacement in compatible older hardware, it's a solid, budget-friendly choice.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 160 GB storage capacity for laptops
- 5400 RPM rotation speed
- SATA II interface
- One-year manufacturer warranty
- Affordable price
Cons
- Modest 8 MB cache
- Not as fast as SSDs
Specifications
- Country of Origin Philippines
- Compatible With Laptop
- Custom Bundle No
- Color White
- MPN HTS543216A7A384
- Item Length 3.94in
Show all 23 specifications
- Rotation Speed
- 5400 RPM
- Brand
- Hitachi
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- Internal Laptop Drive
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 Year
- Item Height
- 2.75in
- Model
- HTS543216A7A384
- Transfer Rate
- 300 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Adaptive Memory Technology
- Storage Capacity
- 160 GB
- Item Width
- 0.37in
- Interface
- SATA II
- Product Line
- Travelstar
- Cache
- 8 MB