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HGST

HGST Travelstar 5K1000 HTS541075A9E680 750 GB 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s laptop hard drive

SKU CH-R13V-BG4MQ

750 GB 2.5 inch laptop hard drive with 5400 RPM and 8 MB cache over SATA 3.0Gb/s

  • Total capacity750 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • 750 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 5400 RPM spindle delivers quiet, cool operation for thin laptops
  • 5 mm z-height fits standard 2.5 inch drive bays without adapters
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects directly to legacy notebook controllers
  • DoD 5220.22 M compliant erase ensures data sanitisation before reuse

750 GB 2.5″ SATA laptop drive

The HGST Travelstar 5K1000 HTS541075A9E680 is a 750 GB 2.5-inch internal hard drive built for laptop storage upgrades or replacements. It spins at 5400 RPM with an 8 MB cache and connects over a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface. The drive ships as a bare unit in retail or OEM packaging.

SATA 3.0 Gb/s practical limits

The SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface caps the maximum theoretical transfer rate at 3.0 Gb/s, so sustained reads and writes will not exceed that ceiling. Real-world throughput is lower because of the 5400 RPM spindle speed and the 8 MB cache size. The 9.5 mm height fits most standard laptop bays but will not suit ultra-thin designs that require a 7 mm drive.

750 GB capacity decides fit

The single specification that determines whether this is the right part is the 750 GB capacity. Buyers who need more storage for large media libraries or multiple operating systems will find this limit restrictive. The drive has been erased to DoD 5220.22 M standard and tested good, though up to 25 bad sectors may be present.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 2.5-Inch Internal Laptop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $26.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 750 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $35.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 96% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHitachi GST
Product lineTravelstar 5K1000
Model nameTravelStar 5K1000
Total capacity750 GB
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height9.5 mm

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