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Black ultra-slim 2.5 inch portable hard drive with aluminum chassis

GoHardDrive

GoHardDrive 160GB 2.5" USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive (Mac OS Formatted) Black

SKU CH-CDH7-0MWSN

A 160 GB portable drive with USB 3.0 interface and Mac OS formatting for instant plug-and-play storage expansion

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.0
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • VariantSlim
  • Ready for Mac out of the box with native formatting
  • 160 GB capacity stores documents and media
  • USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 5.0 gbps transfer speed
  • Bus-powered design needs no separate power adapter
  • Durable aluminium chassis protects the drive inside

Ready-to-Use Mac Storage

This 160 GB portable drive arrives formatted for Mac OS so it works immediately with a MacBook, iMac or other macOS computer. The USB 3.0 connection also functions on USB 2.0 ports and supports PS4 or Xbox One consoles. Bus power means no separate adapter is required.

Upgrade from Slower or Smaller Drives

Replacing an older USB 2.0 hard drive or a lower-capacity flash drive gives up to 5.0 Gbps transfer rates and 160 GB of space in a slim 2.5 inch aluminium chassis. The jump is worthwhile when you need faster backups or more room for media without carrying a bulky desktop drive.

Check Ports and Format Needs

Verify your system has an available USB-A port or a suitable adapter for the USB 3.0 cable. The drive is pre-formatted for Mac OS, so Windows or Linux users will need to reformat before use. Ensure the host can supply enough bus power for a 5400 RPM 2.5 inch mechanism.

How it compares

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

Price $20.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 365 comparable items (median $108.99).
Total capacity 160 GB
Lower than about 98% of the 239 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $131.19 per TB
Pricier than about 84% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity160 GB
Product colorBlack
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.0
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
More details
VariantSlim

Questions about this item

What physical space does the 2.5-inch slim drive need?

The 2.5-inch form factor fits standard laptop bays and portable enclosures; its slim profile requires only a single USB 3.0 port for both data and power.

How is the drive installed and what step is often missed?

Plug the USB 3.0 cable into the host; the drive is bus-powered and pre-formatted for Mac OS, so no driver install or external power adapter is needed.

What maintenance or replacement will the 5400 RPM mechanism need later?

Mechanical 5400 RPM drives can develop bad sectors over time; plan to back up data regularly and replace the unit if SMART warnings appear.

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