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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch SATA laptop hard drive

Toshiba

Toshiba MHZ2080BH 80GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-76EY-M4W4A

An 80GB 2.5" SATA laptop drive with 5400 RPM, 8MB cache and 12ms seek time for notebook upgrades

  • Total capacity80 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeRetail
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Average seek time12 ms
  • 80 GB capacity stores more files on a 2.5 inch drive
  • 5400 RPM spindle speed delivers steady throughput for everyday workloads
  • 8 MB cache buffers bursts to reduce access latency
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects directly to laptop controllers
  • Perpendicular magnetic recording technology enables high density with low power draw

Purpose & Audience

This 80GB 2.5-inch laptop hard drive uses a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and spins at 5400 RPM with 8MB cache. It suits owners of older notebooks or consumer-electronics devices that need a direct replacement drive with modest capacity.

Build & Connectivity

The drive employs perpendicular magnetic recording technology for reliable data storage. Its standard SATA connector and 2.5-inch form factor allow straightforward installation in compatible drive bays, while low power consumption and minimal acoustics support quiet mobile operation.

Compatibility Check

Verify that your system accepts a 2.5-inch SATA drive with a 3.0Gb/s interface and 80GB capacity. Confirm the physical mounting points and connector orientation match the original drive, and ensure the BIOS or controller supports this capacity before ordering.

How it compares

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

Price $125.99
Pricier than about 73% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 80 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $1,574.88 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Model nameMHZ2080BH
Total capacity80 GB
Performance
Average seek time12 ms
Mean write time14 ms
Mean latency5.56 ms
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

What real-world throughput does the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface cap at?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface limits maximum transfer to 3.0 Gb/s.

What physical space does the 2.5" form factor require?

The drive fits a standard 2.5" drive bay or caddy and uses the standard SATA data and power connectors.

How is the drive installed and what step is often missed?

Mount the drive in the bay, connect both SATA data and power cables, then initialise and format the 80GB volume in the operating system.

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