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Silver 2.5 inch laptop hard drive bare drive no enclosure visible

Toshiba

Toshiba MK2565GSX 250GB 5400 RPM 8MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-A0HE-XDQ77 MPN MK2565GSX

A 2.5-inch SATA laptop drive with 250 GB capacity, 5400 RPM speed and 8 MB cache for internal storage upgrades

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Average seek time12 ms
  • 250 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5400 RPM spindle delivers quiet everyday performance
  • 8 MB cache speeds up frequent file access
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits standard laptop bays
  • 600000 hour MTTF rating backs long-term reliability

250 GB 2.5" SATA laptop drive

This 250 GB 2.5-inch hard drive connects through a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface and spins at 5400 RPM with 8 MB cache. It is intended for notebook upgrades or replacements where a standard-height drive is required.

Bare-drive build and SATA connector

The unit ships as a bare drive without brackets or cables, so installation relies on the laptop’s existing caddy and SATA data-plus-power connector. An eco-conscious design and a 600 000-hour MTTF rating indicate a focus on longevity in typical mobile workloads.

Check bay height and SATA generation

Verify that the notebook accepts a 2.5-inch drive of standard thickness and that its controller supports SATA 3.0 Gb/s operation. Systems limited to an older SATA revision will still work but at the lower link speed. Buyers needing a taller drive or a different interface should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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

Price $44.99
Cheaper than about 74% 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 $179.96 per TB
Cheaper than about 59% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Model nameMK2565GSX
Total capacity250 GB
Performance
Average seek time12 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)
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size114 × 70 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

What does the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface mean for real-world throughput?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s link caps at 300 MB/s, though the 5400 RPM drive itself will deliver lower sustained transfer rates in daily use.

What physical space does the 2.5" drive require inside a laptop?

It fits a standard 2.5-inch drive bay with the 250GB capacity and 8MB cache in the MK2565GSX model.

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

Connect the SATA data and power cables, secure the drive with screws, then initialise and format the 250GB volume in the operating system before storing files.

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