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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch SATA laptop hard drive bare drive

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG HM160HI 160GB 5400 RPM 2.5" SATA laptop hard drive

SKU CH-YVXJ-VJAM6 MPN HM160HI

A 160 GB, 5400 RPM 2.5" SATA laptop drive with 8 MB cache, 12 ms seek time and 5.6 ms latency

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Average seek time12 ms
  • 160 GB capacity stores more files and applications
  • 5400 RPM spindle speed delivers steady data throughput
  • 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother performance
  • SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface fits older laptop controllers
  • 5 mm height matches standard 2.5 inch drive bays

160 GB 2.5" SATA laptop drive

The Samsung HM160HI is a 160 GB internal hard drive built for 2.5 inch drive bays. It spins at 5400 RPM with an 8 MB cache and connects through a SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface. The bare-drive unit measures 100.3 mm long, 69.75 mm wide and 9.5 mm high.

Fits standard 9.5 mm notebook bays

Installation requires a laptop or enclosure that accepts a 9.5 mm high 2.5 inch SATA drive and provides a SATA data plus power connector. The 1.5 Gb/s link works with faster SATA controllers without adapters. Its 12 ms average seek time and 5.6 ms latency suit everyday file storage and operating system duties.

Suits repairs and low-capacity upgrades

This drive matches older notebooks or external caddies limited to SATA 1.5 Gb/s and 9.5 mm height. Buyers who want more storage, higher spindle speeds or a modern SATA 6 Gb/s interface should look at something else.

How it compares

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

Price $27.99
Cheaper than about 92% 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 $174.94 per TB
Cheaper than about 60% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product lineSpinpoint M Series
Model nameHM160HI
Total capacity160 GB
Performance
Average seek time12 ms
Mean latency5.6 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)
Max height9.5 mm
Maximum width69.75 mm
Maximum length100.3 mm
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 5400 RPM spindle and 12 ms average seek time become the bottleneck during sustained sequential workloads?

The 5400 RPM spindle and 12 ms average seek time set the mechanical ceiling; sustained transfers are limited by the 1.5 Gb/s SATA interface and the 8 MB cache.

How much acoustic noise and heat does the drive produce when running continuously?

SilentSeek and NoiseGuard features reduce acoustic output, while the 5400 RPM speed and low-profile 9.5 mm height keep heat generation modest during all-day operation.

Does my laptop need a 2.5 inch 9.5 mm SATA drive bay and a SATA 1.5 Gb/s controller to use this drive?

Yes, the drive requires a 2.5 inch bay with 9.5 mm clearance and a SATA 1.5 Gb/s host controller; it draws power directly from the SATA connector.

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