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Silver 2.5 inch SATA laptop hard drive bare drive

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG ST750LM022 750GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-XYDK-AXHY5 MPN ST750LM022

A 750 GB 2.5-inch SATA laptop drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 8 MB cache and SilentSeek quiet operation

  • Total capacity750 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB

Capacity 750GB

  • 750 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 5400 RPM spin speed balances throughput with low power draw
  • 8 MB cache and SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface speed up everyday workloads
  • SilentSeek and NoiseGuard technologies keep acoustic output minimal
  • 5 mm slim 2.5" form factor fits most laptop bays

Capacity and form factor

The Samsung Spinpoint M8 ST750LM022 provides 750GB of storage in a standard 2.5-inch laptop form factor with a 9.5mm thickness. It connects through a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and uses an 8MB cache to handle everyday workloads such as operating system files, documents and media libraries. The bare-drive packaging makes it suitable for system builders or upgrade projects where retail accessories are not required.

Sustained workload behaviour

The drive spins at 5400 RPM with an average seek time of 12ms and average latency of 5.6ms, delivering consistent throughput for sequential reads and writes during extended file transfers or backup jobs. Native Command Queuing support helps optimise command order when multiple requests are queued, reducing head movement overhead under heavy multitasking. The 750GB capacity remains fully addressable after a DoD 5220.22 M compliant erase, though up to 25 bad sectors may be present on some units.

Thermals noise and power draw

SilentSeek technology and NoiseGuard acoustic management keep operational sound low during typical office or home use, while Load/Unload head technology parks the heads safely when the drive is idle. The 5400 RPM spindle speed contributes to modest heat output and power consumption compared to faster-spinning drives, allowing the unit to run within the thermal envelope of most thin-and-light notebooks without additional cooling measures.

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 750 GB
Higher than about 80% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $66.65 per TB
Cheaper than about 89% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate Samsung
Product lineSpinpoint M8
Model nameST750LM022(HN-M750MBB)
Total capacity750 GB
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Average seek time12 ms
Mean latency5.6 ms
Storage
Cache memory8 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 size121 × 89 × 5 mm

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Questions about this item

How much noise and heat does the 5400 RPM Samsung Spinpoint M8 produce during all-day use?

SilentSeek and NoiseGuard keep acoustic output low, while the 5400 RPM spindle and 9.5 mm height limit heat so the drive stays quiet in a laptop chassis.

What must my laptop already have to run this 2.5-inch SATA 3.0Gb/s drive?

A 2.5-inch drive bay with 9.5 mm clearance and a SATA data plus power connector; no caddy or adapter is required beyond the standard SATA interface.

Will the 750GB ST750LM022 work reliably alongside an older SATA 1.5Gb/s controller in my machine?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible, and features like Native Command Queuing and 8 MB cache operate normally when the link negotiates to the slower speed.

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