Comparing: TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN vs HGST HTS545050A7E680

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About Hardware TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN

The TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN is a thick 2.5-inch hard disk with 640GB of storage capacity, designed to meet the needs of laptops and external storage devices. This HDD uses a SATA II (3.0 Gbps) interface and operates at a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, resulting in a blend of power efficiency and storage capacity large enough for everyday needs.

Equipped with an 8MB cache buffer, the TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN is capable of handling light tasks such as storing documents, multimedia files, and running simple applications. Although its read and write speeds are not as fast as modern SSDs, this HDD is still a reliable and cost-effective storage solution, especially for users of older laptops or HDD-based systems that are still in good working order.

Physically, the drive typically uses two platters and four heads, which is common in mid-capacity HDDs like the 640GB. The drive also performed quite stably in speed testing, using the CrystalDiskMark application, the Hard Drive achieved a sequential read of 92.45 MB/s and a sequential write of 86.30 MB/s, depending on system conditions and data fragmentation.

Tests were conducted using an HP 1000 1b05au Laptop using a DVD Slot (HDD Caddy) and for CrystalDiskMark testing using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 Laptop using a USB 3.0 HDD Enclosure, thus reflecting real performance in everyday usage scenarios. With the combination of large capacity and low power consumption, TOSHIBA MK6465GSXN is an ideal choice for users who want large-capacity internal storage without sacrificing power efficiency, such as for data backup, multimedia files, or secondary operating systems.

Device Test:

Device: HP 1000 1b05au (HDD Caddy), IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 (HDD Enclosure)
Specs: E1-1200, 4GB RAM, SATA-II, Win7 | i5-1135G7, 12GB RAM, USB 3.0

Saturday, 06 June 2020 11:11:25 | Update: 3 weeks ago

About Hardware HGST HTS545050A7E680

The HGST HTS545050A7E680 is a 500GB hard disk drive (HDD) designed for storage needs in laptops, external enclosures, and other mobile devices. With a 2.5-inch form factor, 5400 RPM rotation speed, and 3.0Gbps SATA II interface, this HDD offers an ideal blend of capacity, power efficiency, and stable and quiet performance for everyday computing needs.

Based on the Travelstar Z5K500 family, this HDD uses 1 platter and 2 heads, which structurally supports reasonably efficient performance without generating excess heat or noise. The 8MB buffer cache provides a speed boost in short data processing, which is especially useful for light activities such as opening document files, playing videos, and storing business application data.

In tests using a USB 3.0 HDD enclosure connected to a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 laptop (with Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor and 12GB DDR4 dual-channel RAM), the drive recorded CrystalDiskMark scores of 108.05 MB/s read and 104.88 MB/s write speeds. Meanwhile, the ATTO Disk Benchmark (64M) test showed read performance of 102.40 MB/s and write performance of 101.45 MB/s - relatively good results for a 5400 RPM HDD in an external configuration.

While not an SSD, the HGST HTS545050A7E680 still offers high reliability and low power consumption, making it a suitable solution for users who need additional storage or an affordable replacement for an internal HDD while still prioritizing long-term stability. In addition, HGST's shock resistance feature provides extra protection against minor physical impacts that often occur on mobile devices.

Overall, the HGST HTS545050A7E680 is a great choice for laptop users, light content creators or business users who require medium capacity, low power consumption and reliable performance in a portable or internal drive.

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

Saturday, 04 November 2023 13:01:20 | Update: 2 weeks ago