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

GoHardDrive

GoHardDrive 160GB 2.5" USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Silver

SKU CH-B9GH-EZ1CB

A 160 GB portable drive with a 5400 RPM mechanism in a slim aluminium case, powered entirely by the USB 3.0 connection and pre-formatted for Mac

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.0
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • Product typeExternal
  • 160 GB storage in a slim 2.5 inch form factor
  • USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 5.0 Gbps transfer speed
  • Bus-powered design needs no separate power adapter
  • Aluminium chassis protects the drive on the move
  • Pre-formatted for macOS so it works straight away

Ultra-slim 160 GB portable drive

This 2.5-inch external hard drive delivers 160 GB of storage in a durable aluminium chassis. It connects through a USB 3.0 interface and draws power directly from the host port, so no separate adapter is needed. The drive arrives formatted for Mac OS and works immediately with plug-and-play simplicity.

Fits laptop bags and game consoles

The slim profile slips into a laptop sleeve while the bus-powered design keeps cable clutter to a minimum. A single USB 3.0 cable handles both data and power on laptops, desktops, MacBooks, PS4 or Xbox One systems. Backward compatibility with USB 2.0 ports ensures it works on older machines without extra hardware.

Replaces bulky desktop externals

Users moving from larger AC-powered desktop drives gain silent 5400 RPM operation and true portability. The jump makes sense when you need Mac-ready storage that travels light and installs in seconds. It is not suited for workloads that demand higher capacities or faster spindle speeds.

How it compares

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

Price $23.99
Cheaper than about 80% 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 $149.94 per TB
Pricier than about 87% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity160 GB
Product typeExternal
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.0
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

Does the 5400 RPM spindle speed limit sustained write throughput on this 160GB drive?

Yes, the 5400 RPM mechanism caps continuous write rates well below the USB 3.0 5.0 gbps link speed, so large file copies will settle at the drive's own throughput ceiling.

How much heat and noise does the aluminum chassis produce during all-day operation?

The bus-powered 2.5" design draws modest power, so the aluminum case stays warm but not hot and the drive emits only typical 5400 RPM seek noise with no fan.

Must my computer have a USB 3.0 port to use this drive?

No, the drive works with USB 2.0 ports as well, though transfer rates will drop to the older standard's lower ceiling.

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