WD - Blue 500GB Internal SATA Hard Drive for Laptops
- Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 500 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Rotational Speed: 5400 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 147 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 147 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- Form Factor: 2.5 in.
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WDBMYH5000ANC-NRSN
- Product Name: Blue 500GB Internal SATA Hard Drive for Laptops
- Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 500 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Rotational Speed: 5400 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 147 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 147 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: Internal
- Product Compatibility: Laptop computers
- Form Factor: 2.5 in.
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Bare Drive: true (Drive is sold without any pre-installed software.)
- Minimum System Requirements: PC; Mac (requires reformatting)
- Features
- Data Encryption: false
- Usage: Everyday computing, Gaming
- Memory
- Cache Buffer Size: 16 megabytes (The data capacity of the cache buffer (or disk buffer) that acts as temporary memory for the drive. The cache holds the most recently and frequently used data to save the drive the extra step of pulling it from permanent storage every time it's needed, which helps increase the drive's overall speed.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.4 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 2.75 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 4.3 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: Acronis True Image WD Edition
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 2 years limited
- Warranty - Labor: 2 years
- Other
- UPC: 718037815800
Store important games, videos, music, and more on this Western Digital Blue series hard drive. Its 2.5-inch form factor makes it suitable for use in laptops or notebooks. This 500GB Western Digital Blue series hard drive runs at 5400 rpm for decreased heat and power consumption.
- 500GB storage capacity: Provides plenty of space for your music, movies, photos, documents and other files.
- Quiet: In a notebook, silence is golden. WD’s exclusive noise reducing technologies yield some of the quietest 2.5-inch hard drives on the market.
- Low Power Consumption: State-of-the-art seeking algorithms and advanced power management features help ensure low power consumption.
- NoTouch Ramp Load technology: The recording head never touches the disk surface ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and data as well as better drive protection in transit.
- Acronis True Image WD Edition cloning software: This software enables you to copy all your data to a new drive so you don’t have to reinstall your operating system.
- 12 ms average seek time: Offers quick read and write times.
- Low power consumption: Allows cool, quiet operation.
- Compatible with Mac and PC: For flexible installation options.
- 500GB storage capacity: Provides plenty of space for your music, movies, photos, documents and other files.
- Quiet: In a notebook, silence is golden. WD’s exclusive noise reducing technologies yield some of the quietest 2.5-inch hard drives on the market.
- Low Power Consumption: State-of-the-art seeking algorithms and advanced power management features help ensure low power consumption.
- NoTouch Ramp Load technology: The recording head never touches the disk surface ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and data as well as better drive protection in transit.
- Acronis True Image WD Edition cloning software: This software enables you to copy all your data to a new drive so you don’t have to reinstall your operating system.
- 12 ms average seek time: Offers quick read and write times.
- Low power consumption: Allows cool, quiet operation.
- Compatible with Mac and PC: For flexible installation options.
Whats Included
- WD Blue 2.5” SATA hard drive
- Mounting screws
- Quick Install Guide
- Acronis True Image WD Edition Software
- WD Blue 2.5” SATA hard drive
- Mounting screws
- Quick Install Guide
- Acronis True Image WD Edition Software
Q: would this hard drive work on a ps4?
A: Any SATA connected drive will work for you PS4. you can install a Hard Drive as big as 4GIG's in the PS4.
Q: Is this hard drive compatible with a Dell Insipron 5520 laptop?
A: Yes Dan, that drive will work well for you, and you should be able to find How-To instruction on YouTube to guide you in replacing the drive if you're uncomfortable digging around in your laptop.
Q: Is this compatible with Toshiba SatelliteTecra A11-S3530?
A: Yes, it is compatible with that laptop.
Q: Will this hard drive work as a replacement for a HP Pavlon G6?
A: ~Hi Steve, sorry to be so late getting you an answer, I just now got the question sent to me...Yes, that WD 500 GB Sata hard drive will work fine, has to be the standard 2.5" form factor/ or size (common laptop hdd size*)..Cheers, Bee2the3rd
Q: Is this WD500 Mainstream SATA HDD compatible with Dell Inspiron N5050?
A: Yes it should work just fine.. If you really want performance boost and overall system speed boost get a SSD drive... VERY Fast. Just get a big one if you want it to last for a long time..
Q: Will this work on a HP G 72 laptop?
A: Hi , Please know that WD Mainstream Laptop drive has 2.5 Inch form factor. Please check with the PC/Laptop vendor whether WD drive will fit and support the PC. WD Mainstream Laptop: https://support-en.wd.com/app/products/product-detail/p/1460 Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
A: Yes this should fit in the same slot that the original hard drive is located in. This hard drive should work with XP without any issues. The only limitation you have to the hard drive is the size of the physical hard drive that will fit into the slot of the laptop.
