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Toshiba

Toshiba MK1676GSX 160GB 5400 RPM SATA 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-RKFV-E2CPH MPN MK1676GSX

A 160 GB, 5400 RPM SATA 2.5-inch internal laptop hard drive for storage upgrades

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeSATA
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeRetail
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • Max height9.5 mm
  • 160 GB capacity stores documents and media
  • 5400 RPM spindle speed delivers quiet operation
  • SATA interface fits standard laptop drive bays
  • 5 inch form factor with 9.5 mm height matches most notebooks
  • 8 MB cache buffer improves everyday read performance

160 GB SATA notebook drive

This 160 GB 2.5-inch hard drive spins at 5400 RPM and connects through a SATA interface. It is built for laptops and other devices that accept a 9.5 mm high drive bay. The bare-drive unit suits repair jobs or capacity upgrades where a full retail kit is not required. Buyers needing more storage or a faster spindle speed should look elsewhere.

Fits 9.5 mm SATA bays

The drive measures 100 mm long by 69 mm wide and sits at the standard 9.5 mm height for most notebook compartments. It draws power directly from the host SATA connector, so no extra cables or adapters are needed. Installation frees up the original mounting screws and thermal pad area for reuse. Systems that require a 7 mm z-height drive cannot accept this model.

5400 RPM thermal profile

At 5400 RPM the spindle produces modest heat and low acoustic output during typical office workloads. Power draw stays within the limits of a standard laptop SATA port, leaving headroom for the rest of the platform. Continuous heavy writes will raise the case temperature slightly, but the drive remains within its specified operating envelope. No active cooling is required beyond normal chassis airflow.

How it compares

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

Price $50.99
Cheaper than about 66% 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 $318.69 per TB
Pricier than about 62% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Product lineBARE DRIVE NOT RETAIL
Model nameMK1676GSX (HDD2J96)
Total capacity160 GB
Recommended useBARE DRIVE NOT RETAIL
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height9.5 mm
Maximum width69MM
Maximum length100MM
Shipping weight0.64 kg
Package size183 × 165 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 5400 RPM speed limit sustained throughput during long file transfers?

The 5400 RPM spindle and SATA interface set the maximum sustained transfer rate; the drive will not exceed that mechanical limit during extended use.

How much heat and noise does the 2.5-inch 5400 RPM drive produce when running continuously?

A 5400 RPM 2.5-inch mechanism generates modest heat and low acoustic output suitable for laptop chassis with limited airflow.

My laptop only has a 9.5 mm high 2.5-inch SATA bay — will this drive fit?

The drive measures 9.5 mm high, 69 mm wide and 100 mm long, matching the standard 2.5-inch SATA bay dimensions.

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