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

GoHardDrive

GoHardDrive HD250U3 320GB 2.5" USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive Silver

SKU CH-642W-2X4J1

320 GB portable drive with a 5400 RPM mechanism in a slim aluminium case, USB 3.0 bus-powered and Mac-formatted out of the box

  • Total capacity320 GB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.0
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • Product typeExternal
  • Ready to use immediately with plug-and-play setup
  • 320 GB storage in a slim 2.5" aluminium case
  • Powered by the USB 3.0 port so no extra adapter needed
  • SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface delivers up to 5.0 Gbps transfer rate
  • Pre-formatted for Mac OS and compatible with Windows, PS4 and Xbox One

Portable storage for laptop and console users

The GoHardDrive HD250U3 provides 320GB of external capacity in a 2.5 inch form factor. It connects through a USB 3.0 interface that also works with USB 2.0 ports. The drive arrives formatted for Mac OS and is ready to use without software installation. Aluminium construction gives the enclosure a durable feel.

Thermals noise and power draw

Bus power over USB 3.0 removes the need for a separate AC adapter. The internal mechanism spins at 5400 RPM, so heat output stays modest during typical file transfers. No active cooling fan is present, keeping operation silent in quiet rooms. Power consumption scales with the USB port supply.

Upgrade path and when it matters

This unit replaces smaller thumb drives or older USB 2.0 hard drives when more capacity is needed. The jump is worth it for users who move large media libraries between a MacBook, desktop, PS4 or Xbox One. Buyers who need faster transfer speeds than 5.0 Gbps or capacities beyond 320GB should consider other solutions.

How it compares

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

Price $24.99
Cheaper than about 79% of the 365 comparable items (median $108.99).
Total capacity 320 GB
Lower than about 94% of the 239 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $78.09 per TB
Pricier than about 70% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity320 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

How do I connect this 2.5" USB 3.0 drive and what step do users often miss?

Plug the USB 3.0 cable directly into a USB 3.0 port for bus power; the common mistake is using a USB 2.0 port or unpowered hub which may not supply enough current for the 5400 RPM mechanism.

What part of this 320GB portable drive will eventually need replacement?

The internal 2.5" 5400 RPM hard disk is the only moving component; after years of use its mechanical parts can wear out, requiring a full drive swap.

What speed limit appears first during long transfers on this USB 3.0 drive?

Sustained write speed is capped by the 5400 RPM platter rotation, so real-world throughput settles well below the 5.0 gbps USB 3.0 interface maximum.

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