We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Silver rectangular 2.5 inch bare SATA laptop hard drive

HGST

HGST Travelstar 5K160 HTS541612J9SA00 120GB 5400 RPM 8MB SATA 1.5Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-TBG5-TGK8R MPN HTS541612J9SA00

A 120 GB 2.5" laptop hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 8 MB cache and a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity120 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Average seek time11 ms
  • 120GB capacity stores documents and media
  • 5400 RPM spindle delivers quiet everyday performance
  • 8MB cache speeds up frequent file access
  • SATA 1.5Gb/s interface fits legacy laptop bays
  • Perpendicular magnetic recording boosts data reliability

120 GB SATA laptop drive

The HGST Travelstar 5K160 HTS541612J9SA00 is a 2.5 inch internal hard drive built for notebook computers. It connects through a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface and spins at 5400 RPM with an 8 MB cache. The bare drive arrives new and uses perpendicular magnetic recording for reliable data storage in mobile systems.

Capacity and headroom

The 120 GB capacity suits operating system installs, office applications and modest media libraries. Average seek time of 11 ms and the 5400 RPM spindle deliver adequate throughput for everyday tasks. The drive runs out of space quickly with large game libraries, video editing projects or extensive local backups.

Build integration

The 2.5 inch form factor fits standard laptop drive bays and SATA caddies without adapters. Low power utilisation helps preserve battery life in portable machines. The SATA 1.5Gb/s link limits peak transfer rates, so the drive will not saturate a faster SATA controller. Buyers needing higher capacities or faster interfaces should consider other options.

How it compares

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

Price $38.99
Cheaper than about 81% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 120 GB
Lower than about 84% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $324.92 per TB
Pricier than about 63% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

New to this? Paying with USDT: TRC-20 or ERC-20 — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHitachi GST
Product lineTravelstar 5K160
Model nameHTS541612J9SA00 (0A28843)
Total capacity120 GB
Performance
Average seek time11 ms
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Will the SATA 1.5Gb/s interface on this 2.5" drive work with my older laptop that only supports SATA 1.5Gb/s?

Yes, the HGST Travelstar 5K160 HTS541612J9SA00 uses a native SATA 1.5Gb/s interface, so it matches the older laptop's controller without needing a bridge or adapter.

How can I verify the 5400 RPM mechanism and 8MB cache are operating correctly after installation?

Run the manufacturer's diagnostic utility or a SMART tool; the drive should report 5400 RPM spindle speed, 8MB cache size and an average seek time around 11ms when healthy.

The listing says Bare Drive — does the box include mounting screws, a SATA cable or a caddy for my 2.5" bay?

Bare Drive packaging supplies only the HTS541612J9SA00 unit itself; mounting screws, a SATA data cable and any 2.5" caddy or bracket must be sourced separately.

More in 2.5-Inch Internal Laptop HDDs

Similar items