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Silver 2.5-inch 7mm laptop hard drive with SATA connector

Western Digital

Western Digital WD5000LPLX 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-7WMV-VVSDT MPN WD5000LPLX

500 GB 2.5-inch SATA laptop drive with 7200 RPM speed and 32 MB cache for fast boot and load times

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory32 MB
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 7200 RPM speed accelerates application and game load times
  • 32 MB cache smooths multitasking and large-file handling
  • 500 GB capacity stores extensive media libraries and projects
  • 7 mm thin 2.5" form factor fits modern ultra-thin laptops
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface delivers full throughput for the drive

500GB 7mm 2.5" SATA Hard Drive

The WD Black WD5000LPLX is a 500GB laptop internal hard drive with a 7200 RPM spindle and 32MB cache. It uses a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and fits the standard 2.5-inch, 7mm form factor. The drive is supplied as a bare unit in bulk packaging.

Enthusiasts and Creative Professionals

This drive suits enthusiasts and creative professionals who want higher rotational speed for tasks such as photo editing, video editing and gaming on a notebook or all-in-one desktop. Buyers who need a solid-state drive for silent operation or faster random access should consider a different technology.

7200 RPM Spindle Speed

The 7200 RPM spindle speed is the key specification that separates this model from slower mobile drives. It determines the sustained transfer rate and access latency you can expect for demanding workloads.

How it compares

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

Price $59.99
Cheaper 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 $119.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 76% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineBlack
Model nameWD5000LPLX
Total capacity500 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 weight0.01 kg
Package size102 × 70 × 10 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 7200 RPM motor and 32 MB cache hit a thermal or power ceiling during long write sessions?

The 7200 RPM spindle and 32 MB cache are engineered for sustained performance; Vibration Control Technology and the dual-core processor manage heat and power draw during extended workloads.

How much acoustic noise and heat does the 2.5 inch 7200 RPM drive produce in all-day operation?

StableTrac Technology secures the motor shaft to reduce vibration-induced noise, while NoTouch Ramp Load Technology limits head wear and heat buildup during continuous use.

My laptop only has a SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector and a 7 mm bay — will this 2.5 inch drive fit and work?

Yes, the drive uses a standard SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface and measures 7 mm high, 69.85 mm wide and 100.20 mm long, matching common 2.5 inch laptop bays.

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