Comparing: Hitachi HTS547550A9E384 vs Samsung KLM8G1GETF-B041

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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 Samsung KLM8G1GETF-B041

Samsung KLM8G1GETF-B041 is an 8GB eMMC storage module designed specifically for mobile devices, tablets, embedded systems, and various other compact electronic devices. Using eMMC 5.1 technology, this chip delivers balanced performance, high power efficiency, and long-term reliability in a space-saving and cost-effective package.

As an embedded storage solution, the module combines Samsung's high-quality NAND flash with an internal controller in a single BGA153 package. With the HS400 interface, the module is able to achieve data transfer rates that are capable enough to run lightweight operating systems, store application data, and handle basic file management processes. It is suitable for use in devices such as set-top boxes, Android TV, IoT devices, and light operating systems based on Linux or Android.

In tests using a FiberHome HG680-P device powered by Amlogic S905X with 2GB of RAM and AtvXperience (Android TV 6) operating system, the Samsung KLM8G1GETF-B041 recorded read speeds of 57.46 MB/s and write speeds of 37.79 MB/s on the Cross Platform Disk Test (Mobile). These figures show quite responsive performance for activities such as system booting, running light applications, and multimedia streaming.

Despite having only 8GB of capacity, this module is still relevant for scenarios that do not require large storage space, such as media players, lightweight Android-based systems, or IoT devices that perform specific functions. The lack of DRAM cache and the unstated TBW value indicate that this module is intended for light, less write-intensive workloads.

Overall, the Samsung KLM8G1GETF-B041 is a compact, efficient and reliable 8GB eMMC solution, ideal for embedded systems or devices with space and power constraints. For developers or system integrators who need stable performance embedded storage from a reputable brand, this eMMC is an option worth considering.

Device test (testbed):

Device: FiberHome HG680-P
CPU: Amlogic S905X
RAM: 2GB
Storage: 8GB
OS: AtvXperience (Android TV 6)

Wednesday, 14 June 2023 04:25:40 | Update: 1 month ago