CrystalDiskMark score Read: 97.28 MB/s Write: 50.47 MB/s with a APPLE HDD HTS545050A7E362

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The HGST HTS545050A7E362 is a 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) with a storage capacity of 500GB, specifically designed to meet the data storage needs of laptops, notebooks, and other portable computing systems. This hard disk is part of the Travelstar Z5K500 product line, known for its balanced combination of performance, power efficiency, and reliability. As part of the HGST (Hitachi Global Storage Technologies) family, now part of Western Digital, this model offers proven high quality in various everyday usage scenarios.

Featuring a SATA II (3 Gb/s) interface and a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, the HTS545050A7E362 falls into the category of energy-efficient HDDs with low noise levels—ideal for laptop users seeking comfort without compromising storage capacity. Equipped with a 16 MB cache buffer, this HDD enhances data transfer efficiency for general use such as storing documents, playing multimedia files, and running lightweight applications.

Technically, this hard disk is built with 1 platter and 2 read/write heads, ensuring stability and consistent performance. With a 2.5-inch form factor, the HTS545050A7E362 is highly compatible for installation in laptops, external USB enclosures, or as backup storage in portable systems. Although not the fastest in its class, this HDD remains an economical and reliable choice for users prioritizing capacity and durability over extreme performance.

Device testing was conducted using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 laptop equipped with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 12GB DDR4 dual-channel RAM, and a USB 3.0 enclosure. In the test, the HDD tested was able to record a read performance of 97.28 MB/s and a write performance of 50.47 MB/s based on benchmark results using the CrystalDiskMark application. These results reflect fairly standard data transfer performance for HDDs connected via the USB 3.0 interface.

These figures reflect the typical performance of a 5400 RPM HDD, sufficient for light to moderate use such as storing important files, backing up photos and videos, or as additional storage media. Support for USB 3.1 Gen 1 ensures optimal transfer speeds in testing via an external enclosure.

Overall, the HGST HTS545050A7E362 500GB is an economical, reliable, and energy-efficient storage solution. With stable performance, robust build quality, and support from a major brand like HGST/Western Digital, this HDD remains relevant for laptop users or external systems requiring medium-capacity storage that is still affordable.

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 11 22H2