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Seagate BarraCuda SATA III 2.5" Internal Laptop Hard Drive, 5400 RPM 500GB Single

SKU: SEST500LM30 MFR: ST500LM030
$56.99
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Key Features

  • Boost laptop storage with this 2.5 inch Seagate BarraCuda SATA III hard drive, up to 5TB.
  • Experience reliable performance with a 5400 RPM spindle speed, perfect for everyday computing.
  • Enjoy quick file access with up to 140MB/s data transfer rate, enhancing overall system responsiveness.
  • Utilize the 128MB cache for faster loading of frequently used applications and files on your HDD.
  • Upgrade your laptop or notebook with this Seagate internal hard drive for ample storage capacity.
  • Benefit from quiet operation with acoustics as low as 2.0 bels, ideal for noise-sensitive environments.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?CHARLES H : Cause I wanted itMARLEN H : Because a find easyTOM G : upgrade from a 500GB driveJENNIFER H : My daughter needed a hard drive upgrade to play the SIms on her laptopJOHN C : the priceGARY E : replacementLARRY P : This is an exact replacement for the hard drive in my HP laptop at about 1/3 of the cost HP wanted for the drive.HARLEY S : From what I know Seagate Barracuda hard drives are good for PS4Teresa S : Gift for familyBob S : Seemed like a good purchase for a back up drive to the Crucial MX500 I just ordered.LESZEK M : Needed a low power drive for NVR
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?FRANK W : Wife plays games on laptops and hopefully this solves my problemJEFFREY M : Because it a all around good price that makes it a good purchase alone with the brand name that make it even better.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?JAMES M : Seagate is the only drive manufacturer making a 4TB 2.5 spinning disks. Need these for my NAS due to read write.JAMALIA V : It looks to be what is needed for our company.Robert G : Replacement for server hard diskEdison G : Large capacity, small foot print, low power. Great for RAIDBRUCE P : To increase the storage capacity of my Unifi Cloud Key G2 Plus Network Video Recorder.

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Review Summary

2022-01-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A- OK drive

A- OK-very good drive

papaguss

2022-01-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A- OK drive

A- OK-very good drive

okkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

2022-01-05T09:51:48

Rated 5 out of 5

works very well with them in

The laptop I had needed a upgrade to them and this harddrive works very well with them in

Jeffrey M.

2022-01-05T09:50:06

Rated 5 out of 5

the laptops I have work very well with them in

I needed these harddrives because I have 2 laptops to upgrade because the old harrddrive were at low capacity.The overall product is very good and my laptops work well with them in.

Jeffrey M.

2021-10-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

SATA 6 Gb/s 5400 rpm

Super easy to install. Downloaded windows and everything works fine.

Donald C.

2021-08-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Drive

Works great easy to install

Wyatt

2021-08-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good product

Working fine . No complaints.

C.M.Kakkar

2021-05-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy install

Easy install and does what it?s supposed to do

Scuba-_-Steve

2021-04-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Just as expected.

Fast and smooth transaction. No surprises. Highly recommended.

Buyer

2021-04-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Replace your SSD

I replaced my 128Gb SSD with this 1Tb HDD and don?t regret it for a minute. SSD is so overpriced. This drive is still super fast. There?s not much noticeable difference in speed IMO.

HM

2021-02-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It?s a Hard Drive

Everything it is supposed to be. Packed quite well. Good price.

anynamereally

2020-11-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple, easy installation.

I bought this hard drive to supplement the SSD in my daughter's laptop. The installation took about 10 minutes.

Bob

2020-10-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to install....

Great replacement for my laptop hard drive.

Bill

2020-09-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

laptop battery

No complaints, hard-drive worked and delivery was fast.

Dominic

2020-08-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Customer Experience

Good product working without issues so far

Alex

2020-08-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good product!

I installed the new hard drive and the laptop has been working like a charm ever since. A small investment saved a valuable laptop for continued use. Installation was very easy.

Jim D.

2020-08-03T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Being smarter than the job.

Some instructions would have been nice. Not being a computer tech, it took a little research to install it and make it work. Once I figured everything out it works as it should.

Not t.

2020-07-30T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Worth it

Easy to install. Faster than my other HHD. Frees up my ssd drive with the OS.

Moe

2020-06-19T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Works great

I bought this for my ps4. I've had it for about a month now it appears to be working great I'm not a tech guru so i cant give a lot of details on performance that's why I gave it a 4 star rating. I know its better then the one that came with the ps4 and my system hasn't crashed randomly yet.

Mr J.

2020-06-18T08:55:10

Rated 5 out of 5

it works

It is a HDD. works as expected. Using it in external enclosure for backup.

Michal M.

2020-06-06T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Will be 5 stars for you if you follow the advice in the text

Before you buy, be sure that this 2.5"drive fits and can be secured in the HDD assembly (bay of your Dell computer. I needed to buy an aftermarket bracket to keep the drive secured to the assembly. Now it works perfectly and now I don't worry about moving the orientation of the computer from horizontal to vertical.

Stu W.

2020-05-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Replacement

Seagate Guardian BarraCuda ST1000LM048 - Hard drive - 1 TB - internal - 2.5-inch - SATA 6Gb/s - 5400 rpm - buffer: 12... Select a rating below ????? This drive has been a fantastic replacement for my original hard drive. It is working flawlessly. My laptop was recently out of warranty when the original drive failed. Since everything else was working fine, replacing the hard drive made economic sense. Dell service in finding and purchasing the replacement was outstanding.

Artman

2019-12-20T07:48:07

Rated 4 out of 5

Barracuda

Delivery took long but the HDD was well packed when delivered. Was gonna order the 5TB but I read somewhere else that for a laptop, 2TB is the max. Installed it to my Acer Predator Helios 300 2019. Easy to install. There is a lot of Youtube Videos for tutorials on how to install an HDD to a laptop, and it saves you money.

Andi A.

2019-11-28T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Gamers rejoice

Perfect storage for my playstation to expand memory and install more games

Eddie

2019-11-18T12:44:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Running strong round-the-clock

Running strong round-the-clock for over a year now in a RAID of 8 of these drives. Low heat, low noise, long life, good price!

Edison G.

2018-12-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good drive - fast

This drive has really increased the boot time and just overall performance

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Seagate BarraCuda 2.5" Specifications

General

General

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  • Available Capacities

    500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 5TB

  • Bytes Per Sector (Logical/Physical)

    512/4096

  • Form Factor

    2.5"

Performance

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  • Interface

    SATA 6Gb/s

  • Data Transfer Rate

    Up to 140MB/s

  • Cache

    128MB

  • Spindle Speed

    5400RPM

  • Recording Technology

    SMR

Reliability/Data Integrity

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  • Load/Unload Cycles

    600000

  • Head-Rest Method

    QuietStep Ramp Load

  • Nonrecoverable Read Errors Per Bits Read

    1 Per 10E14 (Maximum)

Power Management

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  • Startup Current (+5V)

    500GB/1TB/2TB: 1.0A
    4TB/5TB: 1.2A

  • Read/Write Power, Average

    500GB/1TB: 1.6/1.7W
    2TB: 1.7/1.8W
    4TB/5TB: 1.9/2.1W

  • Idle Power, Average

    500GB/1TB: 0.45W
    2TB: 0.5W
    4TB/5TB: 1.1W

Environmental/Temperature

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  • Operating Temperature

    32 to 140 Degree F (0 to 60 Degree C)

  • Non-Operating Temperature

    -40 to 158 Degree F (-40 to 70 Degree C)

  • Shock, Operating: 2ms

    500GB/1TB/2TB: 400 (Gs)
    4TB/5TB: 300 (Gs)

  • Shock, Non-Operating: 1ms

    500GB/1TB/2TB: 1000 (Gs)
    4TB/5TB: 650 (Gs)

  • Acoustics, Idle, Typical

    500GB/1TB: 2.0 (Bels - Sound Power)
    2TB: 2.2 (Bels - Sound Power)
    4TB/5TB: 2.6 (Bels - Sound Power)

  • Acoustics, Seek, Typical

    500GB/1TB: 2.2 (Bels - Sound Power)
    2TB: 2.4 (Bels - Sound Power)
    4TB/5TB: 2.7 (Bels - Sound Power)

Special Features

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  • Multi-Tier Caching Technology

    Yes

  • Halogen Free

    Yes

  • RoHS Compliance

    Yes

Physical

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  • Dimensions (H x W x D)

    500GB/1TB/2TB: 0.28 x 2.75 x 3.95" (7.0 x 69.85 x 100.35mm)
    4TB/5TB: 0.59 x 2.75 x 3.95" (15 x 69.85 x 100.35mm)

  • Weight

    500GB/1TB/2TB: 3.17 oz (90g)
    4TB/5TB: 6.7 oz (190g)

  • UPC Code

    763649089200

About Seagate BarraCuda 2.5"

FEATURED REVIEWS

laptop battery

By Dominic

No complaints, hard-drive worked and delivery was fast.

Replace your SSD

By HM

I replaced my 128Gb SSD with this 1Tb HDD and don?t regret it for a minute. SSD is so overpriced. This drive is still super fast. There?s not much noticeable difference in speed IMO.

This is the broadest 2.5-inch hard drive portfolio with up to 5TB capacity and both 7mm and 15mm form factors suitable for a variety of computing applications.

Unrivaled Desktop Legacy
Built on proven reliability and innovation, BarraCuda 2.5-inch hard drives are available in a versatile mix of capacity and price point options to fit any budget.

Big Capacity in a Small Form Factor

Laptop and Mobile Storage (7mm)
Choose from 500GB to 2TB of massive storage. Experience the highest capacity, thinnest 2.5-inch hard drive in a slim 7mm form factor that makes system upgrades simple.

External and All-in-One PC Storage (15mm)
Utilize a 2.5-inch, 15mm form factor drive in 3TB, 4TB, and 5TB capacities. This drive provides an excellent upgrade solution for your external hard drive, all-in-one, or slim PC.

Optimized Read and Write Data Flow
All hard drives in the BarraCuda family come equipped with Multi-Tier Caching Technology (MTC). By optimizing data flow with intelligent layers of NAND Flash, DRAM, and media cache technologies-get faster load and applications times and improved read and write performance.

Trusted Dependability
For more than 20 years, Seagate has manufactured and delivered the reliable BarraCuda family of drives. Your positive hard drive experience matters to us.

Add New Drives with Ease
DiscWizard software makes it easy to add new drives to your computer-guiding you through steps to easily clone your current drive to your new Seagate drive, create and format partitions, transfer data, back up data for increased security, and more.

We've Got Your Back
When the unexpected happens-like water damage or natural disaster-Rescue Services help you defend against data loss and retrieval costs so you can rest easier.

Seagate BarraCuda 2.5" Features

  • Store more, compute faster, and do it confidently with the proven reliability of BarraCuda internal hard drives
  • Build a powerhouse gaming computer or desktop setup with a variety of capacities and form factors
  • The go-to SATA hard drive solution for nearly every PC application-from music to video to photo editing to PC gaming
  • Confidently rely on internal hard drive technology backed by 20 years of innovation
  • Migrate and clone data from old drives with ease using our free Seagate DiscWizard software tool

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • Boost laptop storage with this 2.5 inch Seagate BarraCuda SATA III hard drive, up to 5TB.
  • Experience reliable performance with a 5400 RPM spindle speed, perfect for everyday computing.
  • Enjoy quick file access with up to 140MB/s data transfer rate, enhancing overall system responsiveness.
  • Utilize the 128MB cache for faster loading of frequently used applications and files on your HDD.
  • Upgrade your laptop or notebook with this Seagate internal hard drive for ample storage capacity.
  • Benefit from quiet operation with acoustics as low as 2.0 bels, ideal for noise-sensitive environments.

What's in the box:

  • Seagate BarraCuda SATA III 2.5" Internal Laptop Hard Drive
  • Seagate 2 Year Limited Warranty