Comparing: TOSHIBA MK3252GSX vs SanDisk MicroSDHC 4GB

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About Hardware TOSHIBA MK3252GSX

The TOSHIBA MK3252GSX is a chunky 2.5-inch hard disk with a 320GB capacity, specifically designed for use in laptops and other mobile devices. Using a SATA II (3.0 Gbps) interface and operating at a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, this HDD offers a balance between power efficiency and basic performance, making it an ideal solution for everyday use.

Equipped with 8MB of buffer cache, the drive is capable enough to handle common storage needs such as operating system files, work documents, music collections, and medium-resolution videos. Although it cannot match the speed of a solid-state drive (SSD), the TOSHIBA MK3252GSX remains an affordable alternative for users who prioritize storage capacity at a more economical price.

Physically, this hard disk generally uses two platters and four heads to read and write data, a standard configuration for a 320GB HDD. In synthetic testing, the read and sequential speed was 41.22 MB/s and the write speed was 38.74 MB/s, depending on system conditions and data fragmentation.

Despite the growing popularity of SSDs, the TOSHIBA MK3252GSX remains relevant as a backup storage solution or as a cost-effective upgrade for older laptops that still rely on mechanical storage media. Its ample capacity and power efficiency make it suitable for use in educational systems, netbooks or home computers with light to medium storage requirements.

Device Test:

Device: HP 1000 1b05au (HDD Caddy), IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 (HDD Enclosure)
Specs: E1-1200, 4GB RAM, SATA-II, Win7 | i5-1135G7, 12GB RAM, USB 3.0

Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:43:42 | Update: 1 month ago

About Hardware SanDisk MicroSDHC 4GB

The SanDisk MicroSDHC 4GB Class 4 is a small yet powerful flash memory card designed specifically for devices such as cell phones, digital cameras, music players and other electronic devices that support the microSDHC format. With a capacity of 4GB, this card is enough to store hundreds of photos, dozens of songs, a few short videos, and lightweight applications - making it an ideal solution for everyday storage needs, especially on previous generation devices.

As a Class 4 memory card, this microSD guarantees a minimum write speed of 4MB/s, enough to handle standard activities such as recording SD videos, saving camera shots, or loading application data on mobile devices. SanDisk's proven flash memory technology makes this card resistant to shock, vibration, and light to moderate wear conditions, suitable for field use as well as for personal multimedia collections.

In performance testing using a VENTION USB 3.0 card reader (with GL3224 controller) connected to a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 laptop (Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 12GB DDR4 dual-channel RAM), the benchmark results showed consistent performance and within its class specifications. Through CrystalDiskMark, the card recorded read speeds of 19.50 MB/s and write speeds of 5.66 MB/s. Meanwhile, in the Cross Platform Disk Test, the read speed reached 18.71 MB/s with a write of 4.16 MB/s.

To ensure authenticity and actual capacity, verification was also done using H2testw, which showed satisfactory results: read speeds of 18.8 MB/s and write speeds of 4.51 MB/s with no sector errors or damage to its 4GB capacity. This confirms that this memory card is not only genuine, but also functional and stable to use for important data storage.

With stable performance, enough capacity for lightweight needs, and a very affordable price, the SanDisk MicroSDHC 4GB Class 4 remains a relevant choice for users who need simple, durable, and power-efficient additional storage, especially on older devices or as a portable backup medium.

Device test (testbed):

Via: Card Reader VENTION USB 3.0 (GL3224 Controller) 
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

Monday, 23 May 2016 13:53:51 | Update: 1 month ago