Comparing: WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0 vs Verbatim STORE N GO 16GB

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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 Verbatim STORE N GO 16GB

Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go 16GB is a practical and economical portable storage solution, designed to meet the basic needs of users in storing and moving data. With a capacity of 16GB, this flash drive offers enough space to store documents, photos, music, and light backup files, making it suitable for students, employees, and home users.

One of the main advantages of the Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go is its retractable design-the USB connector can be recessed into the body, eliminating the need for a physical cover (cap). This provides extra protection against dust and light impacts, and increases portability as there are no parts to lose. The body of the pendrive is made from lightweight plastic but is sturdy enough for everyday use.

Carrying a USB 2.0 interface, this flash drive is not intended for high speeds, but it is still very reliable for simple activities such as document copy-paste or use on older devices. In tests using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 12GB dual channel RAM, and Windows 11 22H2 operating system, performance was recorded as follows:

• CrystalDiskMark:
  • Read: 30.57 MB/s
  • Write: 28.48 MB/s
• ATTO Disk Benchmark (64MB block):
  • Read: 30.10 MB/s
  • Write: 5.11 MB/s

From the benchmark results above, it can be seen that the sequential read and write speeds are still quite good for USB 2.0, but the low ATTO write speed indicates limitations when moving a large number of small files. This is reasonable considering the device uses a Phison PS2251 controller and KIOXIA TC58TFG8T22TA0D NAND chip, a common configuration in entry-class flash drives without DRAM cache.

Although not intended for high performance, the Verbatim Store ‘n’ Go 16GB remains an attractive option for users who want a small, inexpensive, and durable flash drive for basic purposes such as storing school documents, lightweight software, or music. Its compatibility with Windows and macOS operating systems further expands its versatility.

Device test (testbed):

Via: Orico Enclosure USB 3.0
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

Wednesday, 12 July 2023 15:58:51 | Update: 1 month ago