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New 2.5 Inch Laptop Mechanical Hard Drive

New 2.5 Inch Laptop Mechanical Hard Drive

4.6(149 ratings)

Best price now

$3.16at Kista KollectionChecked Nov 7

94% under what the other stores charge

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $3.16 at Kista Kollection on Nov 7.
  • Checked at 8 stores.

Our take on the New 2.5 Inch Laptop Mechanical Hard Drive

This is a 2.5-inch SATA laptop hard drive spinning at 5400 rpm with a 64MB cache. It is a plain mechanical drive, so it suits bulk storage, backups and reviving an older laptop on a budget rather than fast everyday use. Compared with SSDs it is far slower and more fragile, but it holds large capacities at low cost. Buyers should expect seek noise and slower boot and load times.

Best forUpgrading storage in an older laptopBulk backups and media archivesBudget capacity over speedReplacing a failed 2.5-inch drive
Pros
  • Standard 2.5-inch SATA fit for most laptops
  • 5400 rpm with 64MB cache is adequate for storage
  • Large capacities available up to 4TB in thicker drives
  • Simple drop-in replacement, no drivers needed
  • One-year warranty
Cons
  • Much slower than any SSD for boot and app loads
  • Mechanical parts are sensitive to shock and drops
  • Audible spin and seek noise
  • Thick 15mm models will not fit most laptops
  • Older small capacities are poor value next to flash storage

New 2.5 Inch Laptop Mechanical Hard Drive prices at every store

  • Kista KollectionNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $3.16Checked Nov 7
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  • eBayNew

    In stock

    $54.30Free shippingChecked 7 h ago
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  • StarMicroInc.NetNew

    In stock

    $50.00+ $10.20 shippingChecked 7 h ago
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  • HowardStoreNew

    In stock

    $255.99Checked 7 h ago
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  • AmazonNew

    Availability unknown

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    $19.99Checked 7 h ago
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  • serverblink.comNew

    Availability unknown

    $48.45Checked 7 h ago
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  • AmazonOpen box

    Availability unknown

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    $79.99Free shippingChecked 7 h ago
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  • WalmartNew

    Availability unknownSold by UnbeatableSale

    $108.98Checked 7 h ago
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  • IT Hardware HubNew

    Availability unknown

    $122.96Checked 7 h ago
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New 2.5 Inch Laptop Mechanical Hard Drive price history

Lowest price we've seen: $19.99 on Nov 15 at Amazon. Tracked across 7 stores since Nov 15.

What reviewers say

  • 4.6 / 5149 ratings

About the New 2.5 Inch Laptop Mechanical Hard Drive

This is a 2.5-inch mechanical hard drive for notebook computers. It connects through a SATA interface and spins at 5400 rpm.

It has a 64MB cache and weighs 0.1 kg. Capacities range from 80GB to 4TB, and some models come in 7 mm or 15 mm thicknesses.

Type
Mechanical hard drive, portable storage
Interface
SATA
Size
2.5 inch
Speed
5400 rpm
Cache
64MB
Weight
0.1 kg
Compatibility
Notebook
Capacity
80GB, 120GB, 160GB, 250GB, 320GB, 500GB, 750GB, 1TB, 1.5TB, 2TB
7 mm models
500GB, 750GB, 1TB, 2TB
15 mm models
2TB, 2.5TB, 3TB, 4TB
Warranty
One year
In the box
1 x hard disk

Questions and answers

Will this fit my laptop?
Most laptops take 7mm or 9.5mm 2.5-inch SATA drives. The 15mm thick models only fit devices with a taller bay, so check your laptop's clearance before choosing a high-capacity thick drive.
Is it faster than an SSD?
No. At 5400 rpm it is far slower than any SATA SSD for booting, loading apps and copying files. It makes sense for storage capacity, not speed.
Can I use it as an external drive?
Yes, with a 2.5-inch SATA-to-USB enclosure or adapter. The drive itself is a bare internal unit and comes alone in the box.
Which capacity should I pick?
Match capacity to your needs: small drives suit light storage, while 1TB and above suit media libraries and backups. Very small capacities offer little over a cheap SSD.
Does it work in a desktop?
It uses standard SATA, so it works in a desktop with a 2.5-inch mount or adapter, though desktop 3.5-inch drives usually offer more capacity per drive.
Where is the New 2.5 Inch Laptop Mechanical Hard Drive cheapest?
At Kista Kollection, for $3.16, 94% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the New 2.5 Inch Laptop Mechanical Hard Drive?
Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 149 ratings.
Where can I buy the New 2.5 Inch Laptop Mechanical Hard Drive?
8 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, serverblink.com, StarMicroInc.Net, eBay, Walmart.

Stores we've priced the New 2.5 Inch Laptop Mechanical Hard Drive at

  • Walmart deals and prices