Samsung / Seagate 1TB 5400RPM 2.5" SATA Hard Drive ST1000LM024
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About this product
This is a Samsung / Seagate 1TB 2.5" SATA II hard disk drive, model ST1000LM024, operating at 5400 RPM. Designed for internal use in laptops, it offers a storage capacity of 1TB. The drive has an 8MB cache and connects via a SATA II interface. Its 2.5-inch form factor makes it suitable for most laptop bays, providing a traditional HDD storage solution.
Our take
For those seeking an affordable mass storage solution or a replacement drive for an older laptop, this Samsung / Seagate 1TB 5400RPM HDD could be a viable option. The 1TB capacity provides ample space for documents, photos, and media files. However, it's important to note that as a 5400 RPM hard disk drive with a SATA II interface, its performance will be significantly slower than any modern SSD. This is best suited for secondary storage where speed isn't critical, or for breathing a little more life into an older machine that only supports HDDs. The 8MB cache is minimal by today's standards.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 1TB large storage capacity
- 2.5" form factor fits laptops
- Cost-effective HDD solution
Cons
- 5400 RPM is slow
- SATA II interface is outdated
- 8 MB cache is very small
Specifications
- Color Silver
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
- Brand Samsung
- Form Factor 2.5 in
- Type Internal Laptop Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
Show all 13 specifications
- Model
- ST1000LM024
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- Country of Origin
- China
- Interface
- SATA II
- Product Line
- Momentus
- Cache
- 8 MB
