Comparing: Hitachi HTS547550A9E384 vs Maestromemory MicroSDXC 128GB

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.

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.

Submission Comparison Chart

This chart visualizes the benchmark scores comparison between two hardware devices based on submitted data.

Media Gallery

A collection of photos of tested hardware. These images can help you identify the physical form, model, and variant of the hardware in question. These photos are from our own documentation, and if they are not available we may not be able to document them.

About Hardware Hitachi HTS547550A9E384

The Hitachi HTS547550A9E384 is a 500GB 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) designed for laptops, notebooks and portable devices. This HDD belongs to the Travelstar 5K750 line, which is known for its balance between performance, power efficiency and reliability.

Using a 3.0Gbps SATA-II interface and a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, the drive offers good enough performance for daily computing activities such as document storage, multimedia playback, and light operating system installation. Equipped with an 8MB buffer cache, this hard drive provides a stable usage experience, though not as fast as a 7200 RPM HDD.

The Hitachi HTS547550A9E384 comes with a 500GB capacity, enough to store thousands of documents, photos, and multimedia files on a single device. This hard disk uses a 2.5-inch form factor with a SATA-II (3.0Gbps) interface, which is still widely used in older generation laptops. The spinning speed is 5400 RPM, which is not as fast as a 7200 RPM HDD, but it is more power-efficient and quieter in operation.

Underneath the body, this HDD has an 8MB buffer (cache), and consists of two platters and three data-reading heads. The drive is part of the Travelstar 5K750 line, which is known for its durability and efficiency for everyday use, especially in portable devices or laptops with limited power.

To determine its performance, the drive was tested using an HP 1000 1b05au laptop powered by an AMD E1-1200 processor, with a 2x2GB DDR3 1066MHz RAM configuration in single channel mode due to limited dual channel support on the CPU. The drive is mounted via HDD Caddy on the DVD slot and runs Windows 7 operating system.

In tests using CrystalDiskMark, the HDD recorded a read speed of 88.66 MB/s and a write speed of 88.06 MB/s. These results reflect the typical performance of a 5400 RPM HDD with a SATA-II interface, sufficient for standard use such as light booting, file storage, and basic applications.

That's consistent performance with 5400RPM HDDs of this generation and interface. While these drives don't rival SSDs in terms of speed, they are still an ideal power-saving storage solution for devices with battery limitations or legacy devices that still rely on mechanical storage.

Device test (testbed):

Device: HP 1000 1b05au (using HDD Caddy on DVD Slot)
Specs: 
CPU: AMD E1-1200
OS: Windows 7
RAM: 2x2GB Single Channel 2 DIMM 1066MHz (Does not support dual channel due to limitations of the CPU, currently running single channel mode and 1066MHz)

Friday, 05 November 2021 02:24:43 | Update: 1 month ago

About Hardware Maestromemory MicroSDXC 128GB

MaestroMemory MicroSDXC 128GB is an affordable yet reliable external storage solution, designed for use in various devices such as smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, and laptops. Supported by UHS-I and Class 10 technology, this memory card offers high data transfer speeds to support multimedia needs such as video recording, storing high-resolution photos, and running mobile applications without any significant obstacles.

The large capacity of 128GB provides ample space to store important files such as work documents, music collections, and video content. In addition, MaestroMemory also emphasizes power efficiency and resistance to various environmental conditions, such as high and low temperatures, making it suitable for long-term use in various situations. The card is compatible with the exFAT file system which is the storage standard for modern devices, maximizing space usage and compatibility.

The test was conducted using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 equipped with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, NVIDIA MX350 GPU, and 12GB RAM, with Windows 11 Home 23H2 operating system. The tests were conducted through the USB 3.1 Gen 1 port using a VENTION USB 3.0 card reader with GL3224 controller, in a freshly opened card condition, with no files, and the default “Quick Removal” policy from Device Manager.

The benchmark results show quite competitive performance in its class. In tests using CrystalDiskMark, the 128GB MaestroMemory recorded read speeds of 93.41 MB/s and write speeds of 55.99 MB/s. Further testing with ATTO Disk Benchmark (64M) showed read speeds of 92.09 MB/s and write speeds of 45.47 MB/s, while Cross Platform Disk Test recorded speeds of 91.13 MB/s for read and 47.95 MB/s for write. These figures show that this microSD card is capable of meeting daily needs such as Full HD video recording, installation of large applications, or transferring large amounts of data.

However, it should be noted that we did not find any official information about the manufacturer of MaestroMemory, including the company's website or technical documentation that is usually found on reputable brands. We found this microSD card widely sold in the Indonesian marketplace, and based on discussions, there is speculation that MaestroMemory is a sub-brand of V-GeN Indonesia, although this claim has yet to be officially verified. If you try to search for MaestroMemory on international marketplaces, you will most likely not find it.

For additional validation, we also conducted a capacity integrity test using H2testw, and the results showed that the MaestroMemory 128GB microSD passed the test, with the correct capacity and no damaged areas or fake storage detected.

Overall, the MaestroMemory MicroSDXC 128GB is an attractive option for users looking for a large capacity memory card at a competitive price, as long as it is used in accordance with its class and segmentation. As a wise move, users are advised to always perform authenticity checks and post-purchase performance tests.

Device Test (Testbed):

Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6
Device Specs: i5-1135G7, NVIDIA MX350, 12GB RAM 3200MHz (4+8), 512GB NVMe SSD, USB 3.1 Gen 1, Windows 11 Home 23H2
Card Reader: VENTION USB 3.0 (GL3224 Controller)
Room Temperature: 30 celcius based on DHT11 Sensors

Condition: This experiment is run when the item is newly purchased, no files condition (0% usage), exFAT file system (default), Device Manager Policy: Quick Removal (Default).

Friday, 23 February 2024 09:51:41 | Update: 1 month ago