Comparing: Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK vs WD Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT
In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK and WD Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT, using synthetic benchmark tests to evaluate their overall performance. This side-by-side comparison helps users understand which hardware delivers better value, speed, and efficiency based on standardized testing. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading an existing one, this benchmark-driven evaluation offers valuable insights to guide your decision.
Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK |
| Capacity: | 4GB |
| Interface: | USB 2.0 |
WD Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | WD WD5000BEVT |
| Capacity: | 500GB |
| Interface: | SATA-II 3Gbps |
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.
| Specification | Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK | WD Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony / SMI | Western Digital |
| Format | USB FlashDrive | HDD 2.5 |
| Capacity | 4GB | 500GB |
| Interface | USB 2.0 | SATA-II 3Gbps |
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.
| No. | Benchmark Software | Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK | WD Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS-SSD |
Read: 24.72 MB/s Write: 8.28 MB/s |
Read: 109.86 MB/s Write: 82.66 MB/s |
| 2 | ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M |
Read: 26.54 MB/s Write: 8.56 MB/s |
Read: 109.09 MB/s Write: 109.56 MB/s |
| 3 | Cross Platform Disk Test |
Read: 24.65 MB/s Write: 8.54 MB/s |
Read: 109.41 MB/s Write: 109.31 MB/s |
| 4 | CrystalDiskMark |
Read: 24.74 MB/s Write: 9.42 MB/s |
Read: 66.33 MB/s Write: 66.58 MB/s |
Submission Comparison Chart
This chart visualizes the benchmark scores comparison between two hardware devices based on submitted data.
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About Hardware Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK
The Sony Vaio 4GB/SMI USB DISK is a small capacity 4GB flash drive, which is more commonly found in older devices or used for basic purposes such as storing small document files or important file systems. Despite the “Sony Vaio” name, this flash drive actually falls into the unbranded or OEM universal drive category, as there is no official manufacturer that clearly identifies this product.
This flash drive is known as a native capacity fake USB, which means that while it may physically resemble a large capacity, it actually only has 4GB of usable storage space. With such a significant capacity limitation compared to today's standards, this flash drive still has a role to play in specialized applications, such as a lightweight operating system installation media, recovery tool, or as a configuration file store.
Tests were conducted using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 device, 12GB DDR4 Dual Channel RAM, Windows 11 22H2 operating system, and a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port. Based on tests with CrystalDiskMark, this flash drive recorded a read speed of 24.74 MB/s and a write speed of 9.42 MB/s, which is low but sufficient for basic use that does not require large amounts of data transfer.
Device Test:
Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 11 22H2
USB: USB 3.1 Gen 1
Thursday, 16 October 2014 21:44:19 | Update: 1 month ago
About Hardware WD Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT
WD Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT 500GB is a 2.5-inch hard disk designed for laptops and portable storage devices. With a 3Gbps SATA-II interface and a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, this drive offers a balance between power efficiency and sufficient performance for everyday computing tasks.
Equipped with 8MB of cache, the drive is capable of handling stable data access for needs such as multimedia storage, work documents, and general file management. While not as fast as an SSD, the WD5000BEVT is still an economical choice and has a sizable storage capacity in a 2.5-inch form factor.
In performance testing, the hard drive was tested using an Orico USB 3.0 enclosure connected to a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 system, powered by an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor and 12GB DDR4 dual channel RAM. Benchmark results showed read and write speeds of 66.33 MB/s and 66.58 MB/s in the CrystalDiskMark application. Meanwhile, through ATTO Disk Benchmark with a 64MB block size, the drive recorded read speeds of 109.09 MB/s and write speeds of 109.56 MB/s. This performance is quite good for the older generation 5400 RPM HDD category, although it is clearly still far behind compared to modern solid-state drive (SSD) speeds that can touch hundreds or even thousands of megabytes per second.
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
Based on analysis from CrystalDiskInfo and Hard Disk Sentinel, there are indications that this hard drive is most likely not an original unit or has been refurbished. This is inferred from the discrepancy between:
- The physical label of the drive (which indicates the WD5000BEVT model),
- and the firmware data/internal information read by the application, which does not fully match the characteristics of the original WD Scorpio Blue.
Due to such discrepancies, we consider this unit to NOT be a true WD WD5000BEVT, and users are advised to exercise caution when purchasing loose (used, without official packaging) HDDs, especially from secondary markets or unauthorized distributors.
Despite its decent performance and sizable 500GB capacity, it's important to always verify the authenticity of a storage product, especially if it's used to store important data. This hard drive still works well, but it cannot be used as an accurate representation of the original WD Scorpio Blue product.
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
Tuesday, 30 May 2023 10:17:18 | Update: 1 month ago