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Hitachi
Hitachi E5K500.B
160GBHDD2.5"
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Full Specifications
Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
TypeHDD
Capacity160 GB
Form Factor2.5"
InterfaceSATA 3.0 Gb/s
NVMeNo
Cache8 MB
About This Product
The Hitachi E5K500.B is a 160GB 2.5-inch SATA 3.0 Gb/s HDD with 8MB cache and a 5400 RPM spindle speed. This drive is suitable for basic storage needs in older laptops or as a secondary drive for archival purposes. Its performance is significantly slower than modern SSDs and even newer 7200 RPM HDDs, making it unsuitable for primary operating system drives or demanding applications.
Pros
- Compact 2.5-inch form factor
- Low power consumption
- Suitable for basic data storage
Cons
- Very low capacity by modern standards
- Slow 5400 RPM performance
- Outdated SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface
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