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Silver 2.5 inch bare laptop hard drive, 9.5mm thick

Toshiba

Toshiba MK2561GSYN 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-JVA9-VDJY4 MPN MK2561GSYN

A 250 GB laptop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 16 MB cache and a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeHard Drive
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • Faster data access with 7200 RPM spindle speed
  • Responsive multitasking backed by 16MB cache buffer
  • Broad laptop compatibility via SATA 3.0Gb/s interface
  • Fits standard 2.5-inch 9.5mm drive bays
  • Ready to install as a new bare drive

250GB 7200 RPM laptop drive

This 2.5-inch SATA hard drive offers 250GB of storage at 7200 RPM with a 16MB cache. It suits users upgrading an older notebook or replacing a failed mechanical drive where a 9.5mm height fits. The bare-drive packaging means no mounting bracket or screws are included. Buyers needing higher capacities or solid-state speeds should look elsewhere.

Thermals noise and power

As a standard 7200 RPM mechanical drive it produces audible seek noise and typical rotational vibration during normal use. Power draw follows conventional 2.5-inch SATA levels so most laptop bays supply sufficient current without extra cooling. The 12ms average seek time and 4.16ms latency reflect standard mechanical operation rather than quiet-optimised firmware.

Bare drive packaging impact

The drive ships without cables, brackets, cloning software or diagnostic utilities. Installers must reuse existing mounting hardware or source a 2.5-inch to 3.5-inch adapter for desktop bays. No firmware tools or encryption features are bundled so drive management relies on the host operating system.

How it compares

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

Price $61.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 250 GB
Lower than about 64% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $247.96 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 416 items is $233.48 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Model nameMK2561GSYN
Total capacity250 GB
Performance
Average seek time12 ms
Mean latency4.16 ms
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeHard Drive
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height9.5 mm
Maximum width69MM
Maximum length101MM
Shipping weight0.15 kg
Package size102 × 71 × 10 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install this 2.5-inch 9.5mm SATA drive in my laptop?

Slide the drive into the 2.5-inch bay, align the SATA data and power connectors, then secure it with the caddy screws; the step often missed is tightening those screws so the 9.5mm height stays flush and vibration-free.

What maintenance or replacement will this 7200 RPM drive need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; plan to replace the drive if SMART reports reallocated sectors or if seek noise increases beyond the normal 12ms average seek profile.

What limit appears first when this 16MB cache drive runs sustained writes?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and 7200 RPM platters set the sustained write ceiling; the 16MB cache absorbs bursts but fills within seconds during continuous transfers.

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