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product_id: 2450936
title: "HGST Travelstar 2.5-Inch 500GB 7200RPM SATA III 32MB Cache SATA 6Gbps Internal Bare or OEM Drives (HTS725050B7E630)"
brand: "western digital"
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# 7200 RPM blazing speed 500GB ample storage SATA III 6Gbps ultra-fast interface HGST Travelstar 2.5-Inch 500GB 7200RPM SATA III 32MB Cache SATA 6Gbps Internal Bare or OEM Drives (HTS725050B7E630)

**Brand:** western digital
**Price:** 8.74 DT
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your workflow with speed and space that keeps you ahead!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HGST Travelstar 2.5-Inch 500GB 7200RPM SATA III 32MB Cache SATA 6Gbps Internal Bare or OEM Drives (HTS725050B7E630) by western digital
- **How much does it cost?** 8.74 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- western digital enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted western digital brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Slim 7mm Form Factor:** Perfect direct replacement for standard 9.5mm drives—upgrade without hassle.
- • **Generous 500GB Storage:** Store your essential files, projects, and media without compromise.
- • **Energy-Efficient Design:** Keep your system cool and power consumption low for longer productivity.
- • **Blazing 7200 RPM Performance:** Experience lightning-fast data access and seamless multitasking.
- • **Cutting-Edge SATA III Interface:** Maximize transfer speeds with the first 6Gb/s SATA mobile HDD technology.

## Overview

The HGST Travelstar 2.5-Inch 500GB HDD combines a high 7200 RPM rotational speed with a slim 7mm profile and the pioneering SATA III 6Gb/s interface, delivering fast, reliable storage ideal for professionals seeking efficient performance and easy upgrades in their laptops or compact PCs.

## Description

Product Description               Travelstar Z7K500 is the second generation 7mm, 7200 RPM 2.5-inch hard drive from HGST, leveraging Advanced Format, which increases the physical sector size from 512 bytes to 4,096 (4K) bytes to improve drive capacities and error correction capabilities. Travelstar Z7K500 is the first 2.5-inch HDD with a 6Gb/s SATA interface and 32MB of cache and delivers the highest 7200 RPM performance in PCMark Vantage testing. The 500GB per platter, one-disk models are designed as a direct replacement for standard 9.5mm HDs, for use in notebook PCs, external storage and gaming consoles, as well as new, thinner and more robust device designs. The Z7K500 carries the EcoTrac classification due to its low-power consumption and halogen-free production. Travelstar Z7K500 balances speed, power-efficiency and design flexibility to meet the needs of mobile applications.                  From the Manufacturer               HGST Travelstar Z7K500 2.5-inch 7mm Mobile Hard DriveTravelstar Z7K500 is the second generation 7mm, 7200 RPM 2.5-inch hard drive from HGST, with capacities ranging from 250GB to 500GB leveraging Advanced Format, which increases the physical sector size from 512 bytes to 4,096 (4K) bytes to improve drive capacities and error correction capabilities. Travelstar Z7K500 is the first 2.5-inch HDD with a 6Gb/s SATA interface and 32MB of cache and delivers the highest 7200 RPM performance in PCMark Vantage testing. The 500GB per platter, one-disk models are designed as a direct replacement for standard 9.5mm HDDs, for use in notebook PCs, external storage and gaming consoles, as well as new, thinner and more robust device designs. The Z7K500 carries the EcoTrac classification due to its low-power consumption and eco-friendly, halogen-free production. Travelstar Z7K500 balances speed, power-efficiency and design flexibility to meet the needs of mobile applications. 500, 320 and 250GB7200 RPM | SATA 6Gb/s Data Security OptionsTravelstar Z7K500 is the sixth generation self-encrypting drive (SED) to feature HGST's Bulk Data Encryption (BDE). The SED model encrypts data in real time using protected keys, providing users the highest level of data protection available. It also speeds and simplifies drive re-purposing. By deleting the encryption key, the data on the drive is rendered unreadable, thereby eliminating the need for time-consuming data-overwrite.Enhanced Availability for 24x7 Access to DataHGST provides enhanced availability models of the Travelstar Z7K500 that allow 24x7 access to data to support applications that require round-the-clock operation. The new thinner profile allows for additional cooling, especially important in dense blade server designs. The Z7K500 provides high capacity, durability and quiet acoustics on a proven platform for quality and reliability. EA models support the stringent demands of "always-on" applications in lower-transaction environments.HGST Quality and ServiceHGST mobile hard drives are designed to the highest quality standards and contain field-proven components. HGST provides worldwide technical support and integration services to enable global customers to bring their products to market quickly.Technical SpecificationsInterface SATA: 6Gb/sAvailable Capacities: 250/320/500GBForm factor: 2.5-inchSector size: 512e bytesMax. areal density: 630 Gbits/sq. inData buffer: 32 MBRotational speed: 7200 RPMMax transfer rate: 600 MB/secSeek time: 13msOperating Temperature: 5 to 60 degrees CIdle Temperature: -40 to 65 degrees CDimensions: 70 x 100mmWeight: 95gFeatures and Benefits Feature / Function Benefits Capacity Up to 500GB Storage Up to 125 hours of high-definition video, 500 hours of standard video, 178 movies, 125,000 4-min songs or 250 games* Performance Up to 1369Mb/s media transfer rate32MB cache buffer Fast downloads for best-of-breed application performance Interface SATA 6GB/s Higher data throughput Power 1.8W read/write power0.8W low power idle Low energy use and long battery life for more "unplugged" notebook time Reliability 400G operating shock1000G non-operating shock Best protection against bumps and rough handling TrueTrack technology Tracking accuracy in high shock or vibration environments Acoustics Quiet acoustics Richer audio-listening experience for music, movies and games Security Option Bulk Data Encryption Helps guard against data theft *Actual storage may vary depending on the compression rate applied. Capacities may not be combined.

## Features

- 500GB Capacity
- High 7200 RPM Performance
- 7mm HDD, Direct replacement for 9.5mm 2.5 inch drives
- First 6 Gb/s SATA interface on a mobile HDD
- Low power consumption

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Standing screen display size | 2.5 Inches |
| RAM | 500 GB |
| Hard Drive | 500 GB Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Series | Travelstar |
| Item model number | HTS725050B7E630 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Item Weight | 3.35 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 2.76 x 3.94 x 0.28 inches |
| Item Dimensions  LxWxH | 2.76 x 3.94 x 0.28 inches |
| Flash Memory Size | 500 |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Manufacturer | HGST, a Western Digital Company |
| Language | English |
| ASIN | B007YJIGPQ |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | October 21, 2017 |

## Product Details

- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 500 GB
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Serial ATA-600
- **Connectivity Technology:** SATA
- **Brand:** Western Digital
- **Special Feature:** Portable, Shock Resistant
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Compatible Devices:** Gaming Console
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Hard Disk Size:** 500 GB

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Runs About 12% Faster Than My 320 gb  SATA II Drive
*by M***K on August 7, 2012*

This is a 7.0mm high drive compared to the standard, and much more common, 9.5 mm high drives (some very large capacity laptop drives are even taller than that). That means this will fit in the ultra-thin, current-design Acer ao725 and Acer ao756, in the Asus x101ch, and in the modern crop of "Ultrabooks". This will also fit in recent MacBook Pro's which generally use a "side pin" system to "suspend" the harddrive in the airspace, eliminating the need for any spacer. If in doubt, MacBooks and their requirements are well covered at the iFixit website and you can determine your Mac's i.d. by clicking on "About" in the leftmost drop down menu.The main claim to fame of this drive (besides fitting in the newer thin laptop bays) is that it supports SATA III; almost all other laptop drives are limited to SATA II.This is only a benefit if your laptop has a SATA III controller; I believe most MacBooks since 2010 have this feature (but track down the specs of YOUR MacBook!); of the Windows computers listed above, only the Acer ao756 has SATA III capability. On my ao756, I saw about a 12% speed improvement compared to the stock, single platter, 320 gb SATA II Seagate. This was NOT, however, reflected in the WEI or Windows Experience Index test that Microsoft offers in the Windows 7 Control Panel. In contrast, when I dropped an SSD into the ao756 the WEI shot up from 5.9 to 7.4, and I saw the same increase in the measly Atom powered netbook (N2600) that I dropped an SSD into. So there is performance and there is performance. SSD's still rule speed, conventional HD's still trump on price per gb which translates into 3 to 4 times the capacity at a much lower price.I would use this in a MacBook Pro with a 250gb or 320gb drive just to improve storage capacity. As a much appreciated bonus, this drive is ultra quiet and vibration free, rated for 400 gees of operating shock resistance, which is absurdly sturdy. Plus, since it has only a single platter (and a power efficient controller) it is energy saving.For other laptops, with SATA II interfaces, the upgrade isn't as compelling and the low height could be problem in 9.0mm high bays. You will need to decide if you can get or jury rig a spacer, if one is needed based on the way your HD bay works.Based on the price I paid and the price for other, older tech drives, there is no "premium" for this high-tech HD. On the other hand don't expect to come anywhere close to SSD speeds (even for an SSD held back by a SATA II interface) from this SATA III drive (even when this drive is running under a SATA III interface).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good drive for archiving and general data dump
*by R***N on October 10, 2024*

HGST Travelstar 2.5-Inch 500GB 7200RPM SATA III 32MB Cache SATA 6Gbps Internal BareMost HDDs today are used or repurposed. New drives are either not available or very expensive.This drive works well.In most cases, you have to re-initialize the drive to make them work.Most computers are capable of doing this easily.Once I initialized this drive it worked as required with no problems.the HDD is the archive drive of choice as it has no power drain concern wherethe memory can be erased as with the SSDRECOMMENDEDI do not know the seller nor did I receive any money or product for my random review241010 0329

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ initial tests - seems like a great drive
*by U***A on October 22, 2015*

This is a preliminary review as the drive was just put into use. I bought it as a play forward piece of hardware. It is being used in ancient Dell D-ought20 series laptops - either a 620 or an 820 with the idea it will eventually be yanked and put in a newer machine at some point. It works fine with these older laptops with preliminary testing. The only unusual thing I ran into is i couldn't get windows (both an old XP pro, and a win7 home premium 64bit) to see the drive. So I put a live linux cd into the optical drive of one of my desktops and hooked up the drive via and external usb drive connection and formatted with Gparted - setting up both NTFS and EXT4 for dual booting.My initial impression is that it is just a decent drive at a decent price and handy for many purposes. It appears to run pretty cool compared to a couple of old 2.5 7200rpm 1.5 gig throughput drives I have.Will try to check back in latter after it has been in use for a while.Update - 10-31-2015: Had too add to this review as this drive is now fully in use and it is exceptional! It is no SSD - but it is the fastest disk drive I have ever had in a laptop. Even though it is in an old Dell D620 - so I can't realize all it's speed - it made a huge difference over the old 1.5gb 7200rpm drive. So if you have an old computer and want to add some pep to it - but don't want to go SSD (which would make getting at least Win7 a good idea - if using Windows) then this is a great buy!

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