Comparing: Hitachi HTS547550A9E384 vs SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB 3.0 64GB (CZ600)

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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 SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB 3.0 64GB (CZ600)

The SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB 3.0 64GB (CZ600) is a high-performance flash drive designed to provide fast transfer speeds and ample storage capacity in a compact and handy form. With a capacity of 64GB, users can easily store and carry various types of digital files such as work documents, high-resolution photos, Full HD videos, to software installations or important backups.

Featuring USB 3.0 technology, this flash drive delivers significantly improved read and write speeds compared to the previous generation (USB 2.0), making it an ideal choice for transferring large files in a more time-efficient manner. Its retractable design keeps the USB connector protected without the need for an additional cover, adding practicality and reducing the risk of losing small physical parts.

In performance testing using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 laptop with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 12GB DDR4 dual-channel RAM, and USB 3.1 Gen 1 support, this flash drive demonstrated stable and responsive performance. Through CrystalDiskMark, it recorded read speeds of 160.24 MB/s and write speeds of 38.17 MB/s, while ATTO Disk Benchmark recorded read speeds of 149.27 MB/s and write speeds of 57.85 MB/s on a 64MB file size.

This performance is perfectly sufficient for multimedia file transfer or portable operating system installation. Full compatibility support with Windows and macOS adds to the user's flexibility, whether in a work environment, education, or daily personal use.

Combining high transfer speeds, rugged design and large capacity, the SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB 3.0 64GB (CZ600) offers a secure, reliable and easy-to-use external storage solution, perfect for anyone who needs a portable flash drive with proven performance.

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

Thursday, 11 May 2023 04:16:49 | Update: 1 month ago