Comparing: Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 vs Lexar JumpDrive V100 32GB

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About Hardware Hitachi HTS545050B9A300

The Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 is a chunky 2.5-inch hard disk with a 500GB capacity, designed for laptops and other portable devices that still rely on SATA-based storage media. It uses a 3Gbps SATA interface (SATA II) and operates at a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, providing a combination of low power consumption and sufficient performance for everyday computing tasks.

Equipped with 8MB of cache, the drive is capable of handling common storage needs such as documents, office applications, multimedia files, and operating system data. Although it has begun to be eclipsed by the speed and efficiency of SSDs, the HTS545050B9A300 remains an economical choice for users who need large capacity without breaking the bank.

The test was conducted using an HP Pavilion dv3-4054TX laptop, with the following configuration: Intel Core i7-720QM processor, 4GB DDR3 Single Channel RAM, and Windows 10 64-bit operating system. In this configuration, the HDD demonstrated standard performance for its class-it was able to run the operating system and basic applications such as browsers, media players, and Office documents stably.

Although not designed for high speeds, the Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 is still reliable for casual users or students, and is suitable for use as a second storage drive in modern systems via an external enclosure. With the Hitachi brand's reputation for reliability, this HDD offers a good balance between price, capacity, and power consumption.

Device Test:

Device: HP Pavilion dv3-4054TX (on HDD Caddy)
CPU: i7 720QM
RAM: 4GB DDR3 Single Channel
OS: Windows 10

Tuesday, 19 July 2022 19:48:21 | Update: 1 month ago

About Hardware Lexar JumpDrive V100 32GB

The Lexar JumpDrive V100 32GB is a portable storage solution designed to provide an optimal combination of speed, reliability and affordability. With a 32GB capacity, this flash drive is perfect for storing important documents, photos, videos, and lightweight presentation files and installers, making it an ideal choice for students, office employees, and casual users.

Using a USB 3.0 interface, the Lexar V100 is able to provide better read and write speeds than traditional USB 2.0 flash drives. While it still supports backward compatibility with USB 2.0 ports, using it on a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port will maximize its performance. Its compact and lightweight design makes it easy to carry around, while its cap cover helps keep the USB connector protected from dust and damage.

This flash drive speed test was conducted using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 device, powered by an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, supported with 12GB DDR4 dual channel RAM, and running Windows 11 version 22H2 operating system. The combination of these specifications provides a stable and representative testing environment to assess the actual performance of the flash drive under test.

In tests using the CrystalDiskMark application, the flash drive was able to record read speeds of up to 143.53 MB/s, while write speeds reached 34.33 MB/s. These results reflect quite good performance for daily use such as moving documents, images, or medium-sized media files.

Meanwhile, through additional testing using ATTO Disk Benchmark with a block size of 64MB, the flash drive showed a read speed of 140.66 MB/s and a write speed of 25.04 MB/s. Slightly lower write performance in ATTO compared to CrystalDiskMark is common, as the test methods used by each benchmark can produce varying results depending on the type of data and block size used.

Overall, this flash drive offers a fairly high read performance for its class, although the write speed is moderate. For users looking for a portable storage solution for daily data transfer purposes, this flash drive remains reliable with consistent performance across various scenarios.

The read speed of close to 140MB/s shows that this flash drive is responsive enough for activities such as opening large files or playing videos directly from USB. However, the lower write speed (below 40MB/s) reflects the reasonable limitations of economy-class flash drives without DRAM cache.

Technically, the Lexar V100 uses the PF619-32AR NAND chip and ZC3281 controller, a common configuration for low-cost and power-efficient flash drives. Although TBW (Total Bytes Written) and DRAM cache specifications are not available, Lexar remains a trusted brand in the digital storage world, with a good reputation for manufacturing quality and system compatibility.

With a simple design, decent read speed, and competitive price, the Lexar JumpDrive V100 32GB is one of the best choices for users who need a cheap and reliable USB 3.0 flash drive for daily use.

Device test (testbed):

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

Wednesday, 12 July 2023 15:58:51 | Update: 6 days ago