TOSHIBA MQ01ABD100
Capacity: 1TB
Family: MQ-01ABD100
Number of Plates: 2
Number of Heads: 4
Rotation: 5400RPM
Interface: SATA-II 3Gbps
Form Factor: 2.5 SATA HDD
Buffer: 8192KB
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Tuesday, 24 October 2023 17:29 | Update at 2 weeks ago
About TOSHIBA MQ01ABD100
The TOSHIBA MQ01ABD100 is a 1TB hard disk drive (HDD) designed to meet the storage needs of laptops, external enclosures, and other compact computing devices. Featuring a 2.5-inch form factor and 3Gbps SATA II interface, this HDD offers a balanced combination of large capacity, power efficiency, and reliable performance for various daily use scenarios.
With a rotation speed of 5400 RPM and a buffer cache of 8MB, the TOSHIBA MQ01ABD100 provides a fairly smooth usage experience for activities such as storing multimedia files, installing lightweight applications, or as a backup storage medium. The internal design of this HDD consists of 2 platters and 4 read/write heads, which is technically capable of maintaining stable performance as well as energy efficiency. The HDD is also designed with a low noise level, making it ideal for portable systems or devices that prioritize comfort of use.
In performance testing using a USB 3.0 enclosure connected to a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 laptop (Intel i5-1135G7 CPU, 12GB DDR4 dual channel RAM, Windows 10 and Windows 11 22H2 OS), the drive recorded CrystalDiskMark scores of 104.88 MB/s read and 103.59 MB/s write speeds. These figures are quite representative for a 5400 RPM spinning HDD running over a SATA II interface in an external environment via USB 3.1 Gen 1.
Equipped with Toshiba's shock resistance and reputation for reliability, the MQ01ABD100 is a cost-effective storage solution that is perfect for users who need a large space for files, data backup, or external media. While not a top choice for high-performance like SSDs, this HDD is still a standout in terms of capacity and durability for long-term use.
As such, the TOSHIBA MQ01ABD100 is a solid option for older laptop users, external enclosure users, and anyone who needs large capacity with low power consumption and an affordable price.
Device test (testbed):
Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 (using HDD Enclosure USB 3.0)
CPU: i5 1135G7
USB: USB 3.1 Gen 1
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 10, Windows 11 22H2
Hardware Benchmark Record
This table displays the scores or sequential read & write speeds (for storage types) of various synthetic benchmark applications commonly used to test hardware performance. You can click on the score column to view the submissions page by ID. At that URL, you can browse the submitted results of each application, including viewing screenshots of the benchmark results. For screenshots of benchmark results, you can click the "View" button in the screenshot column.
In total, there are 1 submissions across 1 different benchmark applications, each testing the hardware from a unique angle. This variety allows you to draw a more comprehensive conclusion about the hardware's real-world performance.
| No | Benchmark | SEQ Read | SEQ Write | Facebook/Benchmark URL | Screenshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrystalDiskMark | 104.88 MB/s | 103.59 MB/s | [ not available ] |
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CrystalDiskMark
| Rank | Hardware | Read | Write | Performance Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher | HGST HTS545050A7E680 | 108.05 MB/s | 104.88 MB/s | 102.1% |
| Higher | WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0 | 107.58 MB/s | 105.50 MB/s | 102.2% |
| This Hardware | TOSHIBA MQ01ABD100 | 104.88 MB/s | 103.59 MB/s | 100% |
| Lower | SanDisk Cruzer Glide USB 3.0 64GB (CZ600) | 160.24 MB/s | 38.17 MB/s | 95.2% |
| Lower | TOSHIBA MK6459GSXP | 90.15 MB/s | 90.76 MB/s | 86.8% |
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