HGST (a Western Digital company)
Travelstar Z5K500 500GB 2.5-inch Internal Hard Drive
Upgrade your mobile storage with the HGST Travelstar Z5K500, a 500GB internal notebook hard drive. This refurbished drive offers reliable performance with its 5400 RPM speed and 8MB cache, connected via a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. Its slim 2.5-inch, 7mm form factor is perfect for thin laptops and external storage solutions. Featuring Advanced Format technology for efficient data storage and low power consumption, it provides a smart balance of capacity, energy efficiency, and an eco-friendly design, making it a versatile choice for various mobile applications.
$342.01
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
2656
/ 2796
#2656 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
-35%
Below average
Capacity
500
/ GB
Who it's for
- Proven Reliability
- Low Power Consumption
- Cost-Effective Storage
Who should skip it
- Slow Performance
- Susceptible to Shock Damage
- Audible Operation
Key Specs
Capacity
500GB
Rotational Speed
5400 RPM
Interface
SATA 6.0Gb/s
Form Factor
2.5" x 7mm
Cache Buffer
8MB
Average Seek Time (Read)
13ms
Dimensions (max)
100 x 69.85 x 7mm
Weight (max)
95g
Features
- Slim 7mm height fits thin devices
- Advanced Format for efficient data storage
- Low power consumption extends battery life
- Eco-friendly, halogen-free design
- Ideal for laptops and external storage
- Direct replacement for standard 9.5mm HDDs
- Optional self-encrypting models for data security
What customers say
Users consistently praise the HGST Travelstar Z5K500 for its exceptional reliability and longevity, viewing it as a dependable workhorse for system upgrades. Its standard 2.5-inch size ensures easy installation in older laptops, making it a popular, economical choice for extending system life. While its performance naturally lags behind modern SSDs, resulting in slower boot times, the drive is valued for its robust build and consistent operation. For general computing and data storage in legacy systems, this drive offers strong value based on its proven, long term dependability.
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