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Rectangular silver 2.5 inch portable hard drive with USB cable

Buslink Corporation

Buslink Corporation DL-250-U2 250GB portable hard drive

SKU CH-GC1Z-0DME5 MPN DL-250-U2

A 250 GB portable USB 2.0 hard drive in a slim 2.5 inch form factor weighing 0.44 lb

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeUSB 2.0
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Key featuresThe new BUSlink USB 2.0 pocket size hard drive is smaller, l
  • Product dimensions6.0 in × 3.2 in × 0.8 in
  • Product weight0.44 lb (0.2 kg)
  • 250 GB capacity for backups and extra storage
  • USB 2.0 plug-and-play on PC or Mac
  • 5 inch form factor at 6.0 x 3.2 x 0.8 inches
  • Weighs 0.44 lb for easy pocket carry
  • Ships pre-formatted and 100 % quality tested

Portable USB 2.0 storage

The Buslink DL-250-U2 is a 250GB portable hard drive that connects through a USB 2.0 interface. It uses a 2.5" form factor and ships pre-formatted for immediate plug-and-play use on both PC and Mac platforms. The drive weighs 0.44lb and measures 6.0" x 3.2" x .8", making it small enough to carry in a shirt pocket.

Suits basic backup and file transfer

This drive suits users who need simple, portable capacity for documents, photos or small media libraries and who have only USB 2.0 ports available. It is not for workflows that demand faster transfer speeds, such as video editing or running applications directly from the drive, nor for buyers who need larger capacities for full system images.

USB 2.0 interface limits throughput

The single specification that decides fit is the USB 2.0 interface, which caps maximum data throughput well below modern USB 3.0 or USB-C alternatives. If your computer only offers USB 2.0 ports this drive will work at the port's native speed; if faster ports are available you will not benefit from them with this model.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB Hard Drives, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $34.99
Cheaper than about 76% of the 365 comparable items (median $108.99).
Total capacity 250 GB
Lower than about 96% of the 239 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $139.96 per TB
Pricier than about 86% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBUSlink
Product lineDisk-On-The-Go
Model nameDL-250-U2
Total capacity250 GB
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 2.0
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Product dimensions6.0 in × 3.2 in × 0.8 in
Product weight0.44 lb (0.2 kg)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size305 × 229 × 102 mm
In the box
In the boxBUSlink USB 2.0 Disk-On-The-Go slim hard drive
USB A to Mini-B cable
User manual

Questions about this item

How much usable space will the 250 GB drive show once it is formatted in a computer?

The drive ships pre-formatted and tested, so it is ready to use immediately; the operating system will report slightly less than 250 GB due to formatting overhead.

What does the USB 2.0 interface mean for everyday transfer speeds?

The drive connects via USB 2.0, which limits real-world throughput to the USB 2.0 maximum; it is suitable for documents and backups but not for large video files.

Will the 2.5 inch slim enclosure fit in a laptop bag pocket?

The enclosure measures 6.0 by 3.2 by 0.8 inches and weighs 0.44 lb, making it small enough for a shirt pocket or slim laptop sleeve.

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