Seagate Laptop Thin HDD ST500LM021 500GB 2.5" SATA III Laptop Hard Drive
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About this product
The Seagate Laptop Thin HDD ST500LM021 is a 500GB 2.5-inch internal laptop hard drive. It features a 7200 RPM rotation speed and supports both SATA I and SATA III interfaces. This used unit has been verified as free of bad sectors, passed S.M.A.R.T. tests, and is fully wiped. It includes a 32 MB cache and is compatible with both laptops and PCs, offering a low noise level.
Our take
For an older laptop or a budget desktop build needing a small, fast HDD, this Seagate Laptop Thin 500GB drive could be a practical choice. The 7200 RPM speed is good for a 2.5-inch drive, offering better performance than typical 5400 RPM models. Being 'used' but verified 'free of bad sectors' and 'fully wiped' provides some assurance. It's compatible with both SATA I and SATA III, which is flexible. However, 500GB is quite small by today's standards, and the 32 MB cache is on the lower side. It's a low-cost option if capacity isn't your main concern.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fast 7200 RPM rotation speed
- Compact 2.5-inch form factor
- Low noise level
- Verified free of bad sectors despite being used
Cons
- Limited 500GB storage capacity
- Used condition
- Small 32 MB cache
Specifications
- Payments Diners Club
- Condition Used An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions opens in a new window or tab
- Seller Notes ““The following unit is used. It is free of bad sectors, passed S.M.A.R.T, and is fully wiped.””
- Model WD10EZEX
- Interface SATA I, SATA III
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
Show all 18 specifications
- Product Line
- Caviar Blue
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Features
- Low Noise Level
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Color
- Blue
- MPN
- WD10EZEX
- Compatible With
- Laptop, PC
- Storage Capacity
- 500 GB
- Cache
- 32 MB
- Brand
- Seagate
- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- UPC
- Does not apply
