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Silver 2.5 inch SATA hard drive bare drive with label

Toshiba

Toshiba MK5061GSYN 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-3ATN-81XQQ MPN MK5061GSYN

A 500 GB, 7200 RPM 2.5" SATA laptop hard drive with 16 MB cache and 12 ms average seek time

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • 7200 RPM for faster data access
  • 500 GB capacity stores large libraries
  • 16 MB cache smooths burst workloads
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits standard laptop bays
  • 5 mm slim profile suits most 2.5 inch slots

Capacity and interface

This is a new 500 GB Toshiba laptop hard drive with a 2.5 inch form factor, 7200 RPM spindle speed and a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface. It includes 16 MB of cache and measures 9.5 mm in height.

Who it suits

The drive suits users replacing a failed 2.5 inch SATA drive in an older notebook or upgrading capacity for general storage. It is not for buyers who need a solid-state drive, a drive larger than 500 GB, a 6 Gb/s SATA link or a thinner 7 mm z-height.

Deciding specification

The SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface and 9.5 mm height determine whether this drive fits and works in the target laptop; verify the host connector and bay clearance before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $77.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 500 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $155.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 66% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Product lineMKxx61GSYN
Model nameMK5061GSYN
Total capacity500 GB
Recommended useFor Power Computing
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time12 ms
Mean latency4.16 ms
Storage
Cache memory16 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 weight0.48 kg
Package size102 × 76 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Does my laptop need a 2.5-inch SATA 3.0Gb/s bay to install this 500GB 7200 RPM drive?

Yes, the drive fits a standard 2.5-inch 9.5mm SATA 3.0Gb/s bay and requires that interface to operate.

Will this 16MB cache SATA 3.0Gb/s drive work if my older laptop only supports SATA 1.5Gb/s?

The drive is backward compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s controllers, though it will run at the slower link speed.

How can I verify the 7200 RPM MK5061GSYN is healthy after installation?

Run a SMART self-test and confirm the drive reports zero reallocated sectors and passes the short DST.

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