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Silver 2.5 inch bare laptop hard drive with green label, 9.5mm thick

Western Digital

Western Digital WD5000BPVT 500GB 5400 RPM 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-EKV5-5EWA4 MPN WD5000BPVT

500 GB laptop hard drive with 5400 RPM speed, 8 MB cache and 9.5 mm height fits standard 2.5" SATA bays

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • 500 GB capacity stores movies, music and documents
  • 5400 RPM spindle delivers solid everyday performance
  • 5 inch 9.5 mm slim profile fits standard laptop bays
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface with NCQ supports fast data transfers
  • Advanced Format technology increases media format efficiency

500GB Scorpio Blue laptop drive

The Western Digital WD5000BPVT is a 2.5 inch internal hard drive built for notebook computers with SATA drive bays. It offers 500GB of storage on a 5400 RPM spindle with 8MB cache and a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. The 9.5mm height fits standard laptop bays.

Suits daily computing, not speed-critical work

This drive serves users who need affordable bulk storage for documents, media and backups in a laptop or external enclosure. Buyers who want faster boot times, quicker application loads or sustained transfer rates for video editing should look at solid-state alternatives. The 5400 RPM speed and 3.0Gb/s link limit peak throughput.

SATA 3.0Gb/s interface decides compatibility

The drive connects through a SATA 3.0Gb/s port, so the host system must provide a matching SATA connector and controller. Systems that only accept newer SATA 6Gb/s-only implementations or proprietary connectors will not work with this unit. Verify the laptop or enclosure specification 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 $60.99
Cheaper than about 55% 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 $121.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 75% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product lineScorpio Blue
Model nameWD5000BPVT
Total capacity500 GB
Recommended useFor Daily Computing
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Mean latency5.5 ms
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 weight0.11 kg
Package size102 × 70 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How do I verify the 5400 RPM drive is operating correctly after installation?

The system BIOS should detect the 500GB capacity and SATA 3.0Gb/s link speed; run the manufacturer diagnostic tool to confirm zero reallocated sectors and a healthy SMART status.

What comes with the bare drive and what must I supply myself?

Only the 2.5-inch 9.5mm SATA drive is included; you must provide mounting screws, a SATA data cable if the laptop bay lacks one, and an operating system install media.

Which capacity should I choose for everyday laptop use?

The single 500GB model listed provides ample space for documents, media and backups in a standard 9.5mm height that fits most notebook bays.

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