PC, Mac, Macbook Orico 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 Laptop Desktop
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About this product
The Orico 1TB Portable External Hard Drive is a 2.5-inch USB 3.0 HDD designed for compatibility with PCs, Macs, and MacBooks. It features a 5400 RPM rotation speed and an 8 MB cache. This black, USB-powered drive has a transfer rate of 130Mbps. Its compact dimensions are 5 inches in length, 2.98 inches in width, and 0.5 inches in height. Notably, it also states compatibility with iPhones having a USB-C port, supporting an HDD-only storage format.
Our take
This Orico 1TB portable drive is a practical option for expanding storage across various devices. The 1TB capacity is generous for everyday backups and media. USB 3.0 and the 130Mbps transfer rate deliver acceptable performance for an HDD. I appreciate the plug-and-play convenience offered by its USB-powered design. While its compatibility extends widely, the claim of iPhone compatibility via USB-C is an interesting, though niche, feature for an HDD. The 5400 RPM speed is standard for portables, but don't expect SSD-level responsiveness.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Generous 1TB storage capacity
- USB 3.0 interface with 130Mbps transfer rate
- Portable 2.5-inch form factor
- USB-powered for convenience
- Broad compatibility including PCs and Macs
Cons
- Standard 5400 RPM rotation speed
- Write speed noted vaguely as '2x'
- iPhone compatibility requires USB-C port
Specifications
- Compatible With PC, PC, Mac, Macbook, iPhone, iPad, Desktop, Laptop, Laptop, Mac, iPhone
- USB Specification USB 3.0
- Color Black
- MPN 25PW1
- Item Length 5 inches
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
Show all 24 specifications
- Writable Format
- HDD
- Brand
- ORICO
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- External Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Maximum Fan Speed
- 5800 RPM
- Item Height
- .5 inches
- Transfer Rate
- 130Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- USB-Powered
- iPhone Compatibility
- Works with iPhones that have a USB-C port.
- Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- Write Speed
- 2x
- Interface
- USB
- Item Width
- 2.98 inches
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Line
- Expansion
- Cache
- 8 MB
