Comparing: SanDisk Cruzer Blade 32GB vs HGST HTS545050A7E362

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About Hardware SanDisk Cruzer Blade 32GB

The SanDisk Cruzer Blade 32GB is a USB 2.0-interface flash drive known for its compact, lightweight and portable design. With a capacity of 32GB, this flash drive is enough to store a moderate amount of documents, music files, photo collections, and standard resolution videos.

Despite using the USB 2.0 interface which has a lower transfer speed than USB 3.0 or later, the Cruzer Blade remains one of the most widely used products due to its reliability, wide compatibility, and affordable price.

The test was conducted using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 device with 12GB DDR4 dual channel RAM and Windows 11 22H2 operating system, and connectivity via USB 3.1 Gen 1 port. Although the port used supports high speeds, performance is still limited by the capabilities of flash drives that use USB 2.0 technology.

In performance testing using several benchmark applications, the SanDisk Cruzer Blade 32GB recorded speeds that are in line with USB 2.0 characteristics. According to CrystalDiskMark, the flash drive recorded a read speed of 26.99 MB/s and a write speed of 20.71 MB/s. Meanwhile, testing using ATTO Disk Benchmark with a 64MB block size showed a read speed of 25.10 MB/s and write speed of 10.65 MB/s. These results confirm that this flash drive is more suitable for light storage needs, such as documents or small multimedia files, rather than fast transfer of large files.

Overall, the SanDisk Cruzer Blade 32GB is a simple yet effective storage solution for daily file transfer needs, especially for users who don't require high speeds, but instead prioritize practicality and economical pricing.

Device Test:

Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 11 22H2
USB: USB 3.1 Gen 1

Sunday, 22 May 2022 04:01:08 | Update: 1 month ago

About Hardware HGST HTS545050A7E362

The HGST HTS545050A7E362 is a 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) with a storage capacity of 500GB, specifically designed to meet the data storage needs of laptops, notebooks, and other portable computing systems. This hard disk is part of the Travelstar Z5K500 product line, known for its balanced combination of performance, power efficiency, and reliability. As part of the HGST (Hitachi Global Storage Technologies) family, now part of Western Digital, this model offers proven high quality in various everyday usage scenarios.

Featuring a SATA II (3 Gb/s) interface and a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, the HTS545050A7E362 falls into the category of energy-efficient HDDs with low noise levels—ideal for laptop users seeking comfort without compromising storage capacity. Equipped with a 16 MB cache buffer, this HDD enhances data transfer efficiency for general use such as storing documents, playing multimedia files, and running lightweight applications.

Technically, this hard disk is built with 1 platter and 2 read/write heads, ensuring stability and consistent performance. With a 2.5-inch form factor, the HTS545050A7E362 is highly compatible for installation in laptops, external USB enclosures, or as backup storage in portable systems. Although not the fastest in its class, this HDD remains an economical and reliable choice for users prioritizing capacity and durability over extreme performance.

Device testing was conducted using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 laptop equipped with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 12GB DDR4 dual-channel RAM, and a USB 3.0 enclosure. In the test, the HDD tested was able to record a read performance of 97.28 MB/s and a write performance of 50.47 MB/s based on benchmark results using the CrystalDiskMark application. These results reflect fairly standard data transfer performance for HDDs connected via the USB 3.0 interface.

These figures reflect the typical performance of a 5400 RPM HDD, sufficient for light to moderate use such as storing important files, backing up photos and videos, or as additional storage media. Support for USB 3.1 Gen 1 ensures optimal transfer speeds in testing via an external enclosure.

Overall, the HGST HTS545050A7E362 500GB is an economical, reliable, and energy-efficient storage solution. With stable performance, robust build quality, and support from a major brand like HGST/Western Digital, this HDD remains relevant for laptop users or external systems requiring medium-capacity storage that is still affordable.

Device test (testbed):

Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 (using HDD Enclosure USB 3.0)
CPU: i5 1135G7
USB: USB 3.1 Gen 1
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 11 22H2

Friday, 11 April 2025 19:16:37 | Update: 1 week ago