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Silver 2.5 inch bare SATA hard drive, 9.5mm thick

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG HM500JJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-00YM-5K5TD MPN HM500JJ

A 500 GB 2.5" laptop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 16 MB cache and a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • Mean latency4.13 ms
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits standard laptop bays
  • SilentSeek with NoiseGuard reduces acoustic output

Product identity

The Samsung Spinpoint MP4 HM500JJ is a 500GB 2.5-inch internal hard drive designed for laptop upgrades or replacements. It ships as a bare drive with a 9.5mm height profile that fits standard notebook bays.

Deciding specification

The 7200 RPM spindle speed combined with a 16MB cache and SATA 3.0Gb/s interface determines whether this drive meets the performance needs of the target system. Average latency is rated at 4.13ms.

Build integration

Native Command Queuing support allows the drive to work efficiently with compatible SATA controllers. SilentSeek and NoiseGuard technologies reduce acoustic output during operation. The 2.5-inch form factor with 9.5mm height requires a standard drive bay or caddy; no mounting brackets or cables are included.

How it compares

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

Price $48.99
Cheaper than about 69% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 500 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $97.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 81% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAMSUNG
Product lineSpinpoint MP4
Model nameHM500JJ
Total capacity500 GB
Performance
Mean latency4.13 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)
Max height9.5 mm
Maximum width69.75 mm
Maximum length100.3 mm
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size102 × 70 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How fast does the 7200 RPM spindle actually make this drive in daily use?

The 7200 RPM spindle gives an average latency of 4.13ms, so data reaches the 16MB cache quickly for responsive application and file access.

What does the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface limit in practice?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s link caps the maximum transfer rate at 3.0 Gb/s, which is the ceiling for sustained reads and writes on this drive.

Will the 9.5mm height fit my laptop's 2.5-inch bay?

Yes, the drive measures 9.5mm tall, 69.75mm wide and 100.3mm long, matching the standard 2.5-inch 9.5mm form factor used in most notebooks.

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