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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch bare laptop hard drive

Western Digital Refurbished

Western Digital WD2500BPVT 250GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-DTEE-455WN MPN WD2500BPVT

Refurbished 2.5-inch laptop drive with 250 GB capacity, 5400 RPM speed and 8 MB cache over SATA 3.0Gb/s

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Mean latency5.5 ms
  • 250 GB capacity stores large photo and video libraries
  • 5400 RPM spindle speed gives quiet operation for notebooks
  • 8 MB cache buffer improves everyday read and write responsiveness
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface works with most laptop drive bays
  • 5 mm slim profile fits standard 2.5 inch notebook slots

250GB SATA laptop drive

This Western Digital Scorpio Blue drive provides 250GB of storage in a 2.5-inch form factor for notebook computers. It spins at 5400 RPM with an 8MB cache and connects via a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. The bare drive measures 9.5mm in height and is designed for internal laptop bays.

Suits storage upgrades, not speed builds

The drive works well for users replacing a failed laptop drive or adding capacity for documents and media where cost per gigabyte matters. Builders needing faster application loading or boot times should consider solid-state alternatives instead.

5400 RPM spindle speed

The 5400 RPM rotation rate determines the drive's sustained throughput and access latency of 5.5ms. This mechanical speed is the primary factor limiting performance compared to solid-state storage for random workloads.

How it compares

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

Price $60.99
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 $243.96 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 416 items is $233.48 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineScorpio Blue
Model nameWD2500BPVT
Total capacity250 GB
Performance
Mean latency5.5 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)
Max height9.5 mm
Maximum width69.75 mm
Maximum length100.3 mm
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size95 × 76 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How much noise and heat does the 5400 RPM Scorpio Blue generate during all-day use?

The 5400 RPM spindle speed and 9.5 mm height keep acoustic output low and thermal load modest, so the drive runs quietly and stays cool inside a laptop chassis.

What must my laptop already have to install this 2.5-inch SATA 3.0Gb/s drive?

A 2.5-inch drive bay that accepts a 9.5 mm high SATA drive and a SATA data plus power connector; no extra caddy or adapter is required if the bay matches those dimensions.

Will this SATA 3.0Gb/s drive work in an older laptop that only supports SATA 1.5Gb/s?

Yes, the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s controllers, so the drive will operate at the slower 1.5Gb/s link speed without issues.

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