Comparing: Hitachi HTS545050B9A300 vs Samsung EVO Plus 64GB

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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 Samsung EVO Plus 64GB

Samsung EVO Plus 64GB microSDXC is a high-performance memory card designed to meet the modern storage needs of devices such as smartphones, tablets, action cams, drones, and gaming consoles like Nintendo Switch. With a speed rating of UHS-I, Class 10, U1/V10, the card is capable of achieving read speeds of up to 130MB/s, making it an ideal choice for recording Full HD videos, storing high-resolution photos, and running mobile apps or games smoothly.

Using Samsung's advanced NAND flash technology, the EVO Plus delivers reliable performance and high durability in long-term use. The card has also passed tests to withstand extreme conditions-water resistance, heat and cold resistance, X-ray resistance, and magnetic field resistance, making it perfect for outdoor photographers, travelers, and other active users who are often in extreme environments.

Samsung also includes an SD adapter in the sales package, allowing users to utilize this card in DSLR cameras, camcorders, or laptops with standard SD slots. The exFAT file system support by default makes it compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Android, and others.

This card was tested using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6, which features an Intel Core i5-1135G7, NVIDIA MX350 GPU, 12GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM, and 512GB NVMe SSD internal storage. The device was tested at a room temperature of 30°C based on the DHT11 sensor, and using a Lexar RW450 rev B card reader with a GL3231S controller via a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port. The test was conducted under new card conditions, with no files, and using the default settings in Device Manager (Quick Removal on).

Benchmark results using CrystalDiskMark show a very impressive performance, with a read speed of 124.57 MB/s and a write speed of 34.55 MB/s. These figures reflect the high speed and stable performance offered by the EVO Plus 64GB, making it very competitive in its class.

Overall, the Samsung EVO Plus 64GB microSDXC is a fast, reliable and durable storage solution. Suitable for a variety of purposes-from storing multimedia content to expanding the storage capacity of mobile devices-the card delivers optimal performance with the trusted quality of the Samsung brand. For users who need a fast microSD card with high durability and broad support for modern devices, EVO Plus is a highly recommended choice.

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: Lexar RW450 rev B (GL3231S Controller)
Room Temperature: 30 celcius based on DHT11 Sensors

* 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).

Saturday, 13 January 2024 14:28:11 | Update: 1 month ago