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2.5 inch black laptop hard drive bare drive .3 inch height

Western Digital

Western Digital WD2500LPLX 250GB 7200 RPM 32MB SATA 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-21VG-AS0NJ MPN WD2500LPLX

A 2.5-inch 250 GB laptop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 32 MB cache and a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory32 MB
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM

Capacity 250GB

  • 250 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates application load times
  • 32 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother multitasking
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface matches modern laptop controllers
  • 7 mm slim form factor fits ultra-thin notebooks

Purpose-built storage

The Western Digital WD Black WD2500LPLX is a 250GB 2.5-inch laptop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 32MB cache. It connects through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and fits the standard 7mm height slot found in most notebooks and all-in-one desktops. The bare-drive package targets users who need responsive internal storage for everyday computing and light creative work.

Thermals and acoustics

The 7mm z-height and 7200 RPM spindle speed are engineered for the confined thermal envelope of thin laptops. Dynamic cache management and a dual-processor controller reduce unnecessary seek activity, helping to keep operating temperatures and acoustic output low during typical office, browsing and media playback workloads. Power draw remains modest thanks to the SATA interface and optimised firmware.

Sustained workload behaviour

Under continuous read and write streams such as video editing or large file transfers, the 32MB buffer and dual-processor architecture maintain consistent throughput without the sharp performance drops seen in burst-only designs. NoTouch ramp-load technology parks the recording head off the media surface, reducing wear during extended sessions and protecting data integrity when the system is moved while powered on.

How it compares

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

Price $48.99
Cheaper than about 69% 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 $195.96 per TB
Cheaper than about 56% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineBlack
Model nameWD2500LPLX
Total capacity250 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory32 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 weight0.10 kg
Package size118 × 81 × 13 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install this 7mm 2.5" SATA drive and which step do people get wrong?

Slide the drive into the laptop bay or caddy, connect the SATA 6.0Gb/s data and power cables, then secure it with the four side screws; the step most people miss is checking that the bay accepts a 7mm z-height drive.

What maintenance or replacement will this WD Black 250GB 7200 RPM drive need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the drive uses a dual processor and 32MB cache with no-touch head technology to reduce wear, so replacement is only needed if the drive fails or capacity runs out.

What limit shows up first under sustained use on this 7200 RPM SATA drive?

The 6.0Gb/s SATA interface caps sustained throughput, so sequential transfers will hit that ceiling before the 7200 RPM platters or 32MB cache become the bottleneck.

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