Seagate BarraCuda 5TB ST5000LM000 5400RPM SATA 2.5" Laptop HDD Hard Drive -15mm
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About this product
The Seagate BarraCuda ST5000LM000 is a 5TB 2.5-inch internal laptop hard drive. It utilizes a SATA III interface and spins at 5400 RPM, offering a Read Speed of 500MB/s. This HDD has a 128 MB cache and features a 15mm height, designed for laptop compatibility. It boasts a 2-year manufacturer warranty and is categorized as a hybrid (HDD/SSD) feature, though it's an HDD only storage format.
Our take
If you're looking for massive storage in a laptop, this 5TB Seagate BarraCuda is a unique offering. Packing 5TB into a 2.5-inch form factor is impressive, and the 2-year warranty adds peace of mind. However, prospective buyers should note the 15mm height, which might be too thick for many modern slim laptops. The 5400 RPM rotation speed and HDD-only format mean it won't be as fast as an SSD, despite the 'hybrid (HDD/SSD)' feature claim likely referring to adaptive memory technology rather than integrated flash. It's a great choice for a large secondary storage drive where capacity outweighs raw speed.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Huge 5TB storage capacity for a laptop drive
- 2.5-inch form factor
- SATA III interface
- 2-year manufacturer warranty
Cons
- 15mm height may not fit all laptops
- 5400 RPM is slower than 7200 RPM HDDs
- HDD-only storage, not true hybrid drive
Specifications
- Country of Origin Thailand
- Compatible With Laptop
- Color Silver or Green
- MPN ST5000LM000
- Item Length 100.35mm
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
Show all 24 specifications
- Brand
- Seagate
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- Internal Laptop Drive
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2 years
- Item Height
- 15mm
- Model
- BarraCuda
- Transfer Rate
- 300 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Hybrid (HDD/SSD)
- Storage Capacity
- 5 TB
- SATA Form Factor
- 2.5"
- Item Width
- 69.85mm
- Interface
- SATA III
- Product Line
- Barracuda
- Cache
- 128 MB
- UPC
- 0763649091647
