Portable 1TB External Hard Drive USB 3.0 for PC, Laptop,MacBook, Mac, Windows
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About this product
This ATA portable 1TB external hard drive offers USB 3.0 connectivity and is compatible with PCs, laptops, MacBooks, and Mac operating systems. Encased in a black, 2.5-inch form factor, it boasts a read speed of 120MB/s and an 8MB cache. The drive emphasizes that it's an actual external hard drive, not flash memory or an SD card. It includes a USB 3.0 cable and comes in retail packaging, with an item weight of 5 oz (28g) and dimensions of 5 inches in length and 3 inches in width.
Our take
I found this 1TB external hard drive to be a reliable choice for general storage. The 1TB capacity is a good balance for most users needing to back up files or expand laptop storage. The USB 3.0 interface is efficient, supporting a stated 120MB/s read speed, which is decent for an HDD. It's truly portable with its 2.5-inch form factor and light weight. The explicit mention that it's an 'actual external hard drive' and not flash memory clarifies expectations. While it handles basic tasks well, those needing top-tier speed might look at SSDs, but for an HDD, this offers solid performance.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 1TB storage capacity
- USB 3.0 for good transfer speeds
- Portable 2.5-inch form factor
- Lightweight at 5 oz (28g)
- Compatible with PC and Mac
Cons
- Write speed noted as '2x', lacks specific value
- HDD type, not as fast as SSDs
Specifications
- Compatible With Mac, PC, Laptop
- USB Specification USB 3.0
- Color Black
- Item Length 5"
- An actual external hard drive that can run apps, games & Software Not flash memory or an SD card are made for temporary Storage.
- Brand ATA
Show all 21 specifications
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- External Drive
- Read Speed
- 120MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- Windows PC & Mac OS
- Package includes
- 1-1TB external hard drive. 1-USB 3.0 cable 1-In a retail box
- Transfer Rate
- 125 Mbps
- Features
- USB 3.0/3.1, Compatible with USB 2.0, USB Port
- Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- Write Speed
- 2x
- Item Width
- 3"
- Item Weight
- 5 oz (28g)
- Interface
- USB
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Line
- Expansion
- Cache
- 8 MB
