Western Digital 500GB WD5000BPKX 7200RPM 16MB SATA 2.5" Internal HDD Hard Drive
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About this product
This is a Western Digital Scorpio Black 500GB 2.5-inch internal HDD designed for laptops. It features a 7200 RPM rotation speed and a 16MB cache, connecting via a SATA II interface. With a read speed of 500MB/s and a transfer rate of 300 Mbps, it offers a hybrid HDD/SSD feature for potentially enhanced performance. The drive measures 100.2mm in length, 69.85mm in width, and 9.5mm in height, and comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty.
Our take
If you're looking to upgrade an older laptop or replace a failing drive, this Western Digital 500GB unit could be a decent option. The 7200 RPM spin speed is a plus for an HDD, offering better performance than slower drives. However, the SATA II interface is a bit dated now, which might limit the overall transfer rate compared to newer standards. The 16MB cache is also on the smaller side for an HDD, though the 'hybrid' feature might provide some boost. For basic storage and everyday tasks in a compatible laptop, it's functional.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- 2.5-inch form factor for laptops
- Hybrid (HDD/SSD) features
- 1-year manufacturer warranty
Cons
- Older SATA II interface
- Limited 16 MB cache
- Only 500 GB storage capacity
Specifications
- Compatible With Laptop
- Color Black
- MPN WD5000BPKX
- Item Length 100.2mm
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Western Digital
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- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Type
- Internal Laptop Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 Year
- Item Height
- 9.5mm
- Transfer Rate
- 300 Mbps
- Model
- WD5000BPKX
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Hybrid (HDD/SSD)
- Storage Capacity
- 500 GB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Interface
- SATA II
- Item Width
- 69.85mm
- Product Line
- Scorpio Black
- Cache
- 16 MB
- UPC
- 0763649091647
