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Western Digital 500GB WD Black Performance Mobile Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, , 32 MB Cache, 2.5" - WD5000LPLX
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Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB |
Connectivity Technology | SATA |
Brand | WD_BLACK |
Special Feature | Dual processor, Advanced Format technology |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop |
Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
Hard Disk Size | 500 GB |
About this item
- Specifically designed for small form factor desktops, laptops, and Mac computers
- Performance 2.5-inch hard drives available From 250GB to 1TB capacities
- Designed for creative professionals, gamers, and system builders
- Enhanced-availability (EA) models for applications needing around-the-clock access to lower-transaction environments
- 5-year manufacturer's limited warranty
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Easy to install | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.7 | — | 4.7 |
Storage Capacity | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 |
Noise level | 4.6 | — | 4.0 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 |
Battery life | 4.3 | — | — | 4.3 | — | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.2 | — | — | 4.2 | — | 4.2 |
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storage capacity | 500 GB | 1024 GB | 500 GB | 250 GB | 250 GB | 750 GB |
hardware interface | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 3 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb |
compatible devices | Laptop, Desktop | Laptop | Desktop PC, Laptop, Gaming Console | Windows/Mac | Laptop | PC, Laptop, Mac Computers, Mobile |
form factor | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch |
read speed | 6 gigabytes per second | — | 180 megabytes per second | 0 gigabytes per second | — | — |
From the manufacturer
WD Black 1TB Performance Mobile Hard Disk Drive
Performance for your laptop
Sophisticated performance-enhancing features deliver the speed you need for demanding applications like photo and video editing and internet gaming.
No Compromises
High performance, high capacity, high reliability, and cutting-edge technology; the ideal drive for those who demand the best.
Feature Rich
High performance 7200 RPM Class spin speed, up to 32MB cache and SATA 6Gb/s interface for the ultimate in power computing for notebooks.
High Performance
Dual processor and massive dynamic cache for fast read and write speeds.
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Technical Details
Brand | WD_BLACK |
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Series | Black |
Item model number | WD5000LPLX |
Hardware Platform | PC; Mac |
Item Weight | 3.88 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.94 x 2.75 x 0.28 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.94 x 2.75 x 0.28 inches |
Color | Black |
Flash Memory Size | 256 GB |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Manufacturer | Western Digital Bare Drives |
Language | English, English, English, English |
ASIN | B00QFXOL5G |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 28, 2017 |
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4.6 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #355 in Internal Hard Drives |
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WD Black hard drives are designed for enthusiasts and creative professionals looking for leading-edge performance. These 2.5-inch mobile drives are perfect for high-performance applications like photo and video editing, gaming and power PCs.
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Customers like the performance, quality and storage space of the hard drive. For example, they mention that it runs cool, has a 16MB cache and that it provides more storage than they need. Some appreciate the size, and ease of installation. That said, some complain about the speed and the noise it makes.
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Customers like the performance of the hard drive. They mention that it has decent performance, their laptop runs like a dream, and it performs well. They are pleased with the speed, and say that their laptop boots and operates faster than it has in a year or more. They also say that programs and apps are snapping open faster, and they are able to edit video and VR faster.
"...Many of the units have years of service on them now. Still ZERO failures. Woo hoo!" Read more
"...This WD drive is fast and the load time from power on to windows is a lot quicker as opposed to a 5400 rpm...." Read more
"...I am definitely able to edit video and VR faster while using my laptop and this drive.Other Information:I like WD drives for ages...." Read more
"...That is just normal. So far, it is working fine too. No problems. What more could you really want, looking outside of extended battery life that is...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the hard drive. They mention it's a reliable and quality drive, and is a vast improvement from their old hard drive, it'll give a new life to their computer. Some say that it'd be a great replacement HDD for their Dell XPS 15 L502X, with no complaints.
"...No failures or SMART flags set to-date. I don't turn some computers off, I've had these drives stand up to years of use...." Read more
"This is a very good hard drive, for this size and form factor...." Read more
"...They work well and have not seen one failure in 3 years. One server has 10 of these as a Raid array...." Read more
"...It's been smooth sailing for a month or so, the computer is like new, and I saved some cash.All in all... a great drive." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the computer drive. They say it's the quickest and cheapest way to bump up your storage without breaking the bank.
"...rpm possibilities of laptop drives and this seemed like the best option for the price. This model was only a few dollars more than the 500 Gb model...." Read more
"...because they are big enough to be useful & still have a pretty good price per byte...." Read more
"...This drive is very inexpensive in relation to solid state and gives a very high performance per $ metric...." Read more
"...with another SSD (like my main drive), but I wanted something small, cheap and more efficient than a standard 2.5", and that is exactly what I..." Read more
Customers find the installation of the hard drive to be pretty easy. They mention that they had no trouble initializing and naming the HDD, and that the tech support is easy to understand. They also say that the upgrade went very smoothly and that it was simple to replace.
"...I had no trouble initializing and naming this HDD. It clicked a few times when it first started up, but has been quiet since then...." Read more
"...SATA compatible, plug and play, no issues yet but it's only been a few days. If something materially changes, I'll post an update." Read more
"...WD works for me.BTW, the free Acronis SW makes installing a new drive a breeze, especially if you are using a previous drive in a usb..." Read more
"...This drive was physically easy to install, but since I had no experience with RAID and SSHD acceleration it took me a week..." Read more
Customers like the storage space of the computer drive. They say it has more space than they need, it runs cooler, and has better data transfer. The extra storage is nice for downloading pictures while on vacation, and it has a 16MB cache instead of the 8 MB cache in the Toshiba drive. It scans and reports the correct amount of GBs. Some say it gives them more room than their Toshiba's crashed 4. Overall, most are happy with the storage capacity and recommend it to others.
"...It also has a 16MB cache instead of the 8 MB cache in the Toshiba drive...." Read more
"...notice a inprovement to load times in games, and the extra capacity is definitely worth it on a console...." Read more
"...The increased capacity of this 750GB drive gives me room to expand, and the 7200 RPM speed gives me a slight bump in performance with no noticeable..." Read more
"...the SSD drew and that was like 1.6A. The mini appears to be able to handle it all...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the hard drive. They mention that it fits into their computer case easily, and is slightly larger than a deck of cards. Some say that it has plenty of room for their nano PC and is roomier than SSD for price.
"Works well and fits easily into a computer case." Read more
"...thicker than the standard hybrid drive in a Lenovo Y700-17ISK, it fits just fine...." Read more
"...I then installed it and it fit perfectly. I reloaded all the software and the HDD is working great...." Read more
"Bought this for my PS4 since my stock HDD was almost full. Went in just fine and started up no problems...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the hard drive. Some mention it's very quiet and seems much better than the OEM HDD, while others say it'll make a constant clicking noise.
"...Cons:Noise: Bearing noise is quiet and consistent, but you'll hear a 'white noise' or ‘shudder’ sound when the drive is seeking heavily...." Read more
"...From what I have seen, this has had pretty fast write speeds. It is quiet, and so far (only have been installed for a couple weeks now), reliable...." Read more
"...It can be a little noisy when it's in use (small hiss from the spinning) but it's almost on par (maybe quieter) than the cooling fans...." Read more
"...Acoustically the drive seems no louder than the drive it replaced and is in fact quieter than the cpu fan...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the speed of the hard drive. They mention that it is a little slow, and it starts slowing down like crazy. Some say that the drive failed the speed test for rpms, and the loading times were not really noticeably faster. The performance is not much more impressive compared to other drives, and loading times took over 10 times as long. On top of that, the RMA process is really poor, and did not read.
"...The second of the two has been running for 7 months, but has gotten sluggish and we found drive errors (bad sectors) last week...." Read more
"...AFAIK they seem to last ''forever''(?)Performance is not much more impressive compared to other drives of the era, but it is faster than..." Read more
"...Just not as fast as I was hoping." Read more
"...GB of NAND flash storage, it only has 16MB of cache and is a pathetically slow 5400 RPM...." Read more
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I hadn't been with WD since the ATA Scorpio days, but a few years ago, I found this drive on Passmark's charts as the fastest mechanical 2.5" drive that runs reasonably cool. Thicker enterprise 2.5" drives can be quite quick, but aren't always appropriate for laptops because they run hot and obstruct airflow.
Pros:
Speed: This drive is quite fast. Most 2.5" drives are painfully slow. While this drive is still a mechanical drive, you'll get a noticeable performance boost.
Reliability: I've installed about a dozen of these, to the point where I know the model number off the top of my head. No failures or SMART flags set to-date. I don't turn some computers off, I've had these drives stand up to years of use.
Durability: I try really hard not to drop laptops, but it does happen. I haven't broken one, none of my customers have yet either. Not a scientific test, but no glaring issues observed thus far.
Temperature:
After hours of use in an HP Probook 6735b, the drive remains at 38*c.
The same drive in a Lenovo T500 rarely passes 34*c.
This is the ideal operating temperature for a laptop hard drive. Over 40*c is getting warm, while over 50*c can be a concern. Interestingly, if you’re up on hard drive technology, temperatures under 30*c are also associated with issues. This drive keeps it right between the buoys at 34-38*c in most system.
Cons:
Noise: Bearing noise is quiet and consistent, but you'll hear a 'white noise' or ‘shudder’ sound when the drive is seeking heavily. Not disruptive at all in a productivity setting, but with two computers running these in front of me now, I can most definitely hear them both. You will also occasionally hear the head load/unload noise as a subtle click. Again, nothing disruptive, most will not even notice. This drive is likely a little louder than your laptop’s fan.
Overall:
This is a very well-engineered drive. Noise is the only place where these drives fall short. You will know you have them whenever you're working in a quiet space. However, they seem to be reliable, and they're definitely fast. I’ve attached a screenshot of the Crystal Disk Mark results of this hard drive versus a standard OEM drive (probably like the one your computer came with). The results speak for themselves: the WD7500BPKX is significantly faster in many respects.
UPDATE: Nov 2016 -
I've put many, many of these into service now. This is still my favorite hard drive. Many of the units have years of service on them now. Still ZERO failures. Woo hoo!
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2015
I hadn't been with WD since the ATA Scorpio days, but a few years ago, I found this drive on Passmark's charts as the fastest mechanical 2.5" drive that runs reasonably cool. Thicker enterprise 2.5" drives can be quite quick, but aren't always appropriate for laptops because they run hot and obstruct airflow.
Pros:
Speed: This drive is quite fast. Most 2.5" drives are painfully slow. While this drive is still a mechanical drive, you'll get a noticeable performance boost.
Reliability: I've installed about a dozen of these, to the point where I know the model number off the top of my head. No failures or SMART flags set to-date. I don't turn some computers off, I've had these drives stand up to years of use.
Durability: I try really hard not to drop laptops, but it does happen. I haven't broken one, none of my customers have yet either. Not a scientific test, but no glaring issues observed thus far.
Temperature:
After hours of use in an HP Probook 6735b, the drive remains at 38*c.
The same drive in a Lenovo T500 rarely passes 34*c.
This is the ideal operating temperature for a laptop hard drive. Over 40*c is getting warm, while over 50*c can be a concern. Interestingly, if you’re up on hard drive technology, temperatures under 30*c are also associated with issues. This drive keeps it right between the buoys at 34-38*c in most system.
Cons:
Noise: Bearing noise is quiet and consistent, but you'll hear a 'white noise' or ‘shudder’ sound when the drive is seeking heavily. Not disruptive at all in a productivity setting, but with two computers running these in front of me now, I can most definitely hear them both. You will also occasionally hear the head load/unload noise as a subtle click. Again, nothing disruptive, most will not even notice. This drive is likely a little louder than your laptop’s fan.
Overall:
This is a very well-engineered drive. Noise is the only place where these drives fall short. You will know you have them whenever you're working in a quiet space. However, they seem to be reliable, and they're definitely fast. I’ve attached a screenshot of the Crystal Disk Mark results of this hard drive versus a standard OEM drive (probably like the one your computer came with). The results speak for themselves: the WD7500BPKX is significantly faster in many respects.
UPDATE: Nov 2016 -
I've put many, many of these into service now. This is still my favorite hard drive. Many of the units have years of service on them now. Still ZERO failures. Woo hoo!
SO HERE IS THE SCOOP!!! As always, I'm big a the packaging especially when it comes to pc hardware. Amazon, as always, packaged it well and it arrived on time with Amazon Prime. Most people aren't really up to speed with the difference between HDD, SSD, and hybrid drives. The SSD is self explanatory, so I'll move on. I have 3 laptops.... HP Envy, HP tx2, and a HP g7. All are running SSD and 2 laptops are running dual drives, one a SSD and one a HHD. I started to buy hybrid drives first and quickly realized that at this point in time, hybrids are a waste of money..... A big waste of money!! This WD drive is in both laptops and they ARE as fast, or faster, than a hybrid. Why? the reason is that hybrid drives learn your habits when you do the same thing(s) over and over, and stores the info to make the software load and run a lot faster. The problem? If you tend to do different things like myself, the hybrid drive is always learning, and because of this, it will not work like a SSD. It will work like a 5400 rpm HHD that isn't a hybrid. You money is better spent buying a WD 7200 rpm or another brand that your partial to that is also a 7200 rpm. This WD drive is fast and the load time from power on to windows is a lot quicker as opposed to a 5400 rpm. I have an old Dell tester laptop that took almost 2 minutes to fully load windows, with this drive it loads in well under 1 minute. I test and help create software as part time employment, and I'm always looking for quality, innovation, and reliability. And yes I'm very partial to WD drives because they work and they just keep going year after year.
I almost failed to mention something very very important that most people may not be aware of.... These drives do not like to install Windows 8.1 when your doing a fresh install when you receive the drive. My 2 newest WD HDD 7200 drives have an advanced format and would not read as an external drive in Windows 8.1 or as an internal drive when trying to install Windows 8.1. Because I got a bit lazy, I installed Window 7 Ultimate and then Windows 8 read it as an external drive. I then wiped the drive and the Windows 8 install was flawless. I'm assuming I may have had an issue because the drive was used, but never really USED. The prior owner most likely got confused on how to handle a drive with advanced formatting, as they work a little bit different and seem to be pretty specific to windows 7 until you reformat them. This drive would not align with the Acronis cloning software the WD gives you for free when you buy their drives.... Any drive!! That it in itself is nice perk, as long as you can get the drive to align.
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Downside:
This is not really the company's mistake, but please do not forget to buy the 3.5 SATA cable with the outlet plug. This HDD will not work with just a USB to SATA connector as the USB port does not provide enough power to spin the HDD to operating rpm.
Un buen servicio, con muchas dudas.
Un disco mecánico, por otro lado, de los más fiables y de buen rendimiento, para almacenaje de datos, con un servicio técnico de WD, que funciona.
Una observación es que el disco no es reconocido por Windows después de que lo hayas instalado físicamente por lo tanto tendrás que recurrir a administración de discos, seleccionar el HDD y darle un nuevo volumen para que así se le asigne una letra y volumen haciendo que sea reconocido por Windows, si piensas instalar Windows o algún OS en este Disco Duro solo necesitas instalarlo y listo tendrás una computadora con 1tb de almacenamiento.
El empaque perfectamente sellado y empaquetado.
Reviewed in Mexico on April 7, 2018
Una observación es que el disco no es reconocido por Windows después de que lo hayas instalado físicamente por lo tanto tendrás que recurrir a administración de discos, seleccionar el HDD y darle un nuevo volumen para que así se le asigne una letra y volumen haciendo que sea reconocido por Windows, si piensas instalar Windows o algún OS en este Disco Duro solo necesitas instalarlo y listo tendrás una computadora con 1tb de almacenamiento.
El empaque perfectamente sellado y empaquetado.