Comparing: Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK vs HGST HTS545050A7E362
In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK and HGST HTS545050A7E362, using synthetic benchmark tests to evaluate their overall performance. This side-by-side comparison helps users understand which hardware delivers better value, speed, and efficiency based on standardized testing. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading an existing one, this benchmark-driven evaluation offers valuable insights to guide your decision.

Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK
Type: | Disks |
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Model: | Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK |
Capacity: | 4GB |
Interface: | USB 2.0 |

HGST HTS545050A7E362
Type: | Disks |
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Model: | APPLE HDD HTS545050A7E362 |
Capacity: | 500 GB |
Interface: | SATA-II 3Gbps |
Specification Comparison Table
This specification comparison presents technical details of several devices or components to help you understand the key differences between each option. Use this table as a reference to determine which device best suits your needs.
Specification | Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK | HGST HTS545050A7E362 |
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Brand | Sony / SMI | HGST |
Format | USB FlashDrive | HDD 2.5 |
Capacity | 4GB | 500 GB |
Interface | USB 2.0 | SATA-II 3Gbps |
Submission Comparison Table
This submission comparison table displays the number and details of benchmark data submissions from various devices or components. This information helps you understand the performance based on the benchmarks that have been tested, as well as providing an overview of the consistency and popularity of the available benchmark results.
No. | Benchmark Software | Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK | HGST HTS545050A7E362 |
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1 | CrystalDiskMark |
Read: 24.74 MB/s Write: 9.42 MB/s |
Read: 97.28 MB/s Write: 50.47 MB/s |
Submission Comparison Chart
This chart visualizes the benchmark scores comparison between two hardware devices based on submitted data.
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About Hardware Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK
The Sony Vaio 4GB/SMI USB DISK is a small capacity 4GB flash drive, which is more commonly found in older devices or used for basic purposes such as storing small document files or important file systems. Despite the “Sony Vaio” name, this flash drive actually falls into the unbranded or OEM universal drive category, as there is no official manufacturer that clearly identifies this product.
This flash drive is known as a native capacity fake USB, which means that while it may physically resemble a large capacity, it actually only has 4GB of usable storage space. With such a significant capacity limitation compared to today's standards, this flash drive still has a role to play in specialized applications, such as a lightweight operating system installation media, recovery tool, or as a configuration file store.
Tests were conducted using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 device, 12GB DDR4 Dual Channel RAM, Windows 11 22H2 operating system, and a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port. Based on tests with CrystalDiskMark, this flash drive recorded a read speed of 24.74 MB/s and a write speed of 9.42 MB/s, which is low but sufficient for basic use that does not require large amounts of data transfer.
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
Thursday, 16 October 2014 21:44:19 | Update: 22 hours ago
About Hardware HGST HTS545050A7E362
The HGST HTS545050A7E362 is a 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) with 500 GB of storage capacity, designed specifically for the storage needs of laptop devices and other portable computing systems. It uses a SATA II (3 Gb/s) interface and operates at a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, making it a power-efficient solution with low noise levels.
Known for the reliability and durability of the HGST product line (a subsidiary of Western Digital), this model offers stable performance for everyday use such as storing documents, multimedia, and light applications. The 8 MB buffer cache helps improve data transfer efficiency in regular use.
With its small form factor and good energy efficiency, the HTS545050A7E362 is a popular choice for laptops, notebooks, and use in external storage systems
Hardware Test:
Testing using a USB 3.0 HDD Enclosure with Orico brand and using IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 Laptop (i5-1135g7, MX350, 12GB RAM, 512GB NVMe, USB 3.1 Gen 1, Windows 11).
Friday, 11 April 2025 19:16:37 | Update: 3 weeks ago