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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch SATA laptop hard drive bare drive

HGST

HGST Travelstar 7K320 HTE723216L9A300 160GB 7200 RPM 16MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-QPW7-BXG69 MPN HTE723216L9A300

A 160 GB 2.5" SATA laptop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 16 MB cache and 12 ms seek time

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • Average seek time12 ms
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers faster data access
  • 16MB cache improves burst transfer performance
  • SATA 3.0Gb/s interface ensures broad laptop compatibility
  • 160GB capacity stores OS, apps and media
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard notebook bays

Travelstar 7K320 160GB 7200 RPM

The HGST Travelstar 7K320 HTE723216L9A300 is a 160GB 2.5-inch laptop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 16MB cache. It suits owners of older notebooks or legacy systems needing a direct SATA replacement drive.

SATA 3.0Gb/s interface limits

The drive connects through a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface, capping sustained throughput below modern SSD speeds. Average seek time is 12ms and average latency is 4.2ms, so random access remains mechanical.

160GB capacity and mechanical headroom

The 160GB capacity holds a modest operating system, core applications and a small media library. It runs out quickly with large game installs, video projects or multi-boot setups. Buyers who want more storage or silent solid-state speed should consider a different technology.

How it compares

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

Price $49.99
Cheaper than about 68% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 160 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $312.44 per TB
Pricier than about 61% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHitachi GST
Product lineTravelstar 7K320
Model nameHTE723216L9A300 (0A59573)
Total capacity160 GB
Performance
Average seek time12 ms
Mean latency4.2 ms
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Which capacity in the Travelstar 7K320 range suits a typical laptop upgrade?

The 160GB model provides a balance of space and speed for everyday workloads.

What does the 7200 RPM rating mean for daily use?

Faster platter rotation cuts average seek time to 12ms and latency to 4.2ms, so applications and files open more quickly than on slower drives.

How does the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface limit real-world transfer rates?

The link caps at 3.0Gb/s, so sustained reads and writes cannot exceed that bandwidth even though the drive has a 16MB cache.

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