Western Digital WD Black WD5000LPLX 500 GB 2.5 in SATA III Hard Drive
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About this product
The Western Digital WD Black WD5000LPLX is a 500 GB internal laptop hard drive, featuring a compact 2.5-inch form factor. It utilizes a fast SATA III interface and operates at a 7200 RPM rotation speed, complemented by a 32 MB cache, for enhanced performance. Designed for compatibility with laptops and PCs, this drive is part of the high-performance WD Black product line and comes in a black color.
Our take
If you're looking to upgrade an older laptop's hard drive for better performance without switching to an SSD, this Western Digital WD Black 500GB drive is a strong contender. The 7200 RPM speed and SATA III interface mean a noticeable boost in responsiveness over slower 5400 RPM drives, making your system feel snappier. The 32 MB cache is also a decent size for a drive of this capacity. While 500GB isn't massive by today's standards, it's often sufficient for an operating system and essential applications. The compact 2.5-inch form factor ensures wide laptop compatibility. For the price, it's a solid performance upgrade for older machines.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fast 7200 RPM rotation speed
- SATA III interface for high speed
- Compact 2.5-inch form factor
- 32 MB cache for performance
Cons
- Only 500 GB storage capacity
- California Prop 65 Warning
Specifications
- Size 500 GB
- MPN WD5000LPLX
- Item Length 5
- Form Factor 2.5 in
- Unit Type Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
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- Item Height
- 2
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 500 GB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Item Width
- 4
- Compatible With
- Laptop, PC
- Machine Type
- Laptop
- Color
- Black
- Model Number
- WD5000LPLX
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
- California Prop 65 Warning
- This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
- Brand
- Western Digital
- Type
- Internal Laptop Drive
- Product Type
- HDD
- Model
- WD Black
- Hard Drive Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Interface
- SATA III
- Cache
- 32 MB
