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Silver 2.5-inch laptop hard drive with SATA connector

Western Digital

Western Digital WD20SPZX 2TB 5400 RPM 128MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-YXNB-Y3PFC MPN WD20SPZX

2.5-inch laptop drive holding 2TB at 5400 RPM with 128MB cache and SATA 6.0Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Cache memory128 MB
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • Max height7 mm

Capacity 2TB

  • 2 TB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 128 MB cache speeds up frequent file access
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances performance with quiet operation
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface works with current and older laptops
  • NoTouch Ramp Load technology protects data during transport

WD Blue 2TB 2.5" SATA laptop drive

The WD Blue WD20SPZX is a 2TB internal hard drive built for 2.5-inch laptop bays. It connects through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and spins at 5400 RPM with a 128MB cache. The 7mm height fits most standard notebooks and compatible enclosures.

Suits everyday storage upgrades.

This drive serves users who need more capacity for documents, media and backups in a laptop or external caddy. The SATA 6Gb/s link works with current chipsets and remains compatible with older 3Gb/s systems. Buyers who want faster boot times or rapid application loading should look at solid-state alternatives instead.

5400 RPM rotational speed defines throughput

The spindle speed of 5400 RPM sets the sustained transfer rate ceiling for this model. Sequential read and write performance will reflect this rotation rate rather than the higher speeds found in performance-oriented mechanical drives.

How it compares

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

Price $152.99
Pricier than about 78% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 2 TB
Higher than about 90% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $76.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 87% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineBlue
Model nameWD20SPZX
Total capacity2 TB
Recommended useFor Daily Computing
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory128 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height7 mm
Maximum width69.85 mm
Maximum length100.2 mm
Shipping weight0.22 kg
Package size226 × 155 × 76 mm

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Questions about this item

Does my laptop need a 2.5-inch 7mm SATA bay for this drive to fit?

Yes, the drive measures 100.20 mm long, 69.85 mm wide and a maximum of 7 mm high, so it fits a standard 2.5-inch 7 mm SATA slot.

Will the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface work with my older SATA 3Gb/s motherboard?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface is backwards compatible with legacy SATA 3Gb/s systems, so it will operate at the slower speed.

How can I verify the 5400 RPM drive is healthy after installation?

Run a SMART self-test or surface scan; the NoTouch Ramp Load technology keeps the head off the platters, so a clean SMART report confirms normal operation.

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