Comparing: WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0 vs SanDisk MicroSDHC 4GB

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 WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0

The WDC WD3200AAKX-001CA0 is a 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) that comes with a 320GB capacity, designed specifically for storage needs on desktop computers. Part of the Western Digital Caviar Blue family, this HDD uses a SATA-III 6Gbps interface that provides better data transfer speeds than the previous generation (SATA-II).

With a rotation speed of 7200 RPM and a 16MB buffer cache, this drive offers reliable performance for a variety of daily computing activities. From storing documents, running office applications, to playing light games, the WDC WD3200AAKX is able to accommodate the needs of home and office users with maintained stability.

It uses a single disk and two head configuration, which helps to maintain data transfer efficiency and reliability. In tests using a ThinkCentre M58 system with an Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 processor, 3GB DDR3 RAM, and Windows 7 operating system, the performance of this HDD was very good for its capacity class. Testing with CrystalDiskMark showed read speeds of 107.58 MB/s and write speeds of 105.50 MB/s, proving that this HDD is still relevant for legacy systems and light computing tasks today.

As part of the WD Caviar Blue line, the WD3200AAKX is designed with a blend of performance and reliability, making it a popular choice for desktop PC users who need a 7200 RPM speed drive at an affordable price. It can be used as a primary or secondary drive for legacy operating systems, data storage, or as an upgrade solution from older, lower-speed HDDs.

Device test (tesbed):

Device: ThinkCenter M58
CPU: Core 2 Duo E7500
RAM: 3GB DDR3

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 10:02:46 | 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