Seagate Momentus XT ST500LX003 500GB 2.5" SATA III Laptop Hybrid Drive
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Seagate Momentus XT ST500LX003 500GB 2.5" SATA III Laptop Hybrid Drive

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Category
Internal
Type
2.5

About this product

The Seagate Momentus XT ST500LX003 is a 500GB 2.5-inch internal laptop hybrid drive. It features a SATA III interface and a 7200 RPM rotation speed, combined with a 32MB cache. This drive is designed for laptops and PCs, offering a blend of traditional HDD capacity and enhanced performance. Its 2.5-inch form factor makes it suitable for most notebooks, providing a balance between speed and storage at an accessible price point.

Our take

This Seagate Momentus XT drive is an intriguing option for breathing new life into an older laptop. The 'hybrid drive' designation means it uses a small amount of NAND flash (not specified in capacity, but implied by the hybrid nature) to cache frequently accessed data, attempting to bridge the gap between traditional HDDs and full SSDs. With 500GB of storage and a 7200 RPM spindle speed, it offers a noticeable performance bump over slower 5400 RPM drives. The SATA III interface ensures decent data transfer. While it won't match a pure SSD, it's a cost-effective upgrade for improved responsiveness.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Hybrid drive for enhanced performance
  • 7200 RPM rotation speed
  • SATA III interface
  • 500GB capacity for OS and applications

Cons

  • 500GB is modest capacity today
  • Performance still behind full SSDs
  • Older hybrid technology

Specifications

  • Brand Seagate
  • Type Internal Laptop Drive
  • Form Factor 2.5 in
  • Interface SATA III
  • Color Silver
  • Model Momentus XT
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Compatible With
Laptop, PC
MPN
ST500LX003
Unit Quantity
1
Unit Type
Unit
Drive Type(s) Supported
HDD
Storage Capacity
500 GB
Rotation Speed
7200 RPM
Cache
32MB
Storage Format
HDD Only
California Prop 65 Warning
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Item Height
2
Item Length
5
Item Width
4
Machine Type
Laptop
Product Type
HDD
Hard Drive Form Factor
2.5 in
Model Number
ST500LX003
Size
500 GB

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