WD Black 500GB Performance Mobile HDD

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Identifiers
Model Western Digital WD5000LPLX
MPN Western Digital WD5000LPLX
Dimensions / Weight
Key Features
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The total storage capacity of the product expressed in terabytes (TB). This value represents how many terabytes of data can be stored on the device, regardless of its form factor or interface. It is a numeric quantity without units attached to the attribute itself; the unit is implied by the name.
10
Application
A concise statement of the intended or most suitable use cases for a product, such as the type of environment (indoor or outdoor), activity (gaming, office work, media consumption) or general application category. It helps customers quickly determine whether the item fits their needs.
Internal PC/Laptop
Buffer
The amount of data that a device can temporarily store in its internal memory before processing or transferring it. The value is expressed with a digital capacity unit (e.g., kilobytes, megabytes). This attribute helps understand the performance and efficiency of hardware when handling information streams.
32 MB
Capacity
The total amount of space or volume that a product can hold, expressed in an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, TB for digital storage or L, ml, cl for liquid capacity. This attribute helps users compare how much content a device or container can accommodate.
500GB
Colours
A colour is a visual attribute that describes the hue or shade of an object or surface. It can be a single dominant colour, a combination of colours, or a range such as "Black, White". The value may be expressed in common names (e.g., Black, Silver) or descriptive terms (e.g., One Colour, Assorted).
Black
Depth
The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
100.1 mm
Drive Connection
A list of the physical or logical interfaces that a hard drive uses to connect with other components, such as SATA, M.2 PCIe, U.2, SAS, NVMe, USB, or other standard connections. The values are comma‑separated and represent the supported connection types for the drive.
SATA
Drive interface standard SATA/600
Drive Size
The physical form factor or dimension of a storage drive, expressed as a size in inches (e.g., "2.5"", "3.5""), an M.2 module designation (e.g., "M.2 2280"), or a memory card type (e.g., "SD Card", "microSDXC"). This attribute helps users determine compatibility with bays, enclosures, and devices that accept specific drive sizes.
2.5"
Drive type
The classification of a storage device’s mechanical or solid‑state nature, such as Internal, External, Portable, Motorized, Manual, SSD, HDD, Blu‑ray Writer, etc. It indicates how the drive is mounted and operated within or outside a system.
Internal
Form factor
Specifies the physical configuration or design of a product, such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, tower, case with cover, etc. It describes how the device is built and what mounting or expansion options it supports.
Portable
Height
The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
7.1 mm
Manufacturer warranty
The length of time that the manufacturer guarantees a product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. The value is expressed as a numeric quantity with an associated unit such as years, months or days.
5 Years
Newmarket
The total count of SATA interfaces available for connecting storage devices such as hard drives or solid‑state drives. This number indicates how many SATA devices can be installed simultaneously on the motherboard or enclosure.
0
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Represents a count of discrete units associated with the product, such as components, features, or included accessories. The value is an integer without any unit.
4
Package type
The form of packaging used for a product, such as box, blister pack, bag, or pallet. It indicates how the item is contained and protected during shipping and storage.
Bulk
Rotational speed
The speed at which a rotating component, such as a hard‑drive spindle or motor shaft, turns, expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM) or another appropriate unit of angular velocity. This value indicates how fast the component operates and is useful for comparing performance or suitability across different models.
7200RPM
Technology Type
The underlying storage medium used by the product, such as hard disk drive (HDD), solid‑state drive (SSD), or hybrid configurations. It indicates the technology that determines performance characteristics like speed, durability and capacity.
HDD
Type
The general category or style of the product, such as laptop, printer cartridge, or cooling fan. It helps buyers quickly identify the nature of the item and compare similar products.
Laptop Drives
Weight
The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
90.7 g
Width
The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
69.9 mm
Western Digital

Western Digital is a brand of computer storage products and services. It was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. The company produces a wide range of storage products, including hard drives, solid state drives, and storage systems.