SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG HM250HI 250GB 5400 RPM 8MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive
2.5-inch laptop drive holds 250 GB at 5400 RPM with 8 MB cache and SATA 3.0Gb/s interface
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
- Capacity250GB
- Cache8MB
- Average Seek Time12ms
- Average Latency5.6ms
- 250 GB capacity stores large media libraries
- 5400 RPM spindle speed balances performance and battery life
- 8 MB cache accelerates frequent file access
- 5 mm height fits standard laptop bays
- SilentSeek and NoiseGuard reduce acoustic output
250 GB laptop drive for storage upgrades
This 2.5-inch Samsung Spinpoint M7 drive adds 250 GB of capacity to a notebook or external enclosure. It suits owners who need more room for documents, media or a second operating system without changing the laptop’s drive bay.
5400 RPM spindle speed sets performance
The platters rotate at 5400 RPM with an 8 MB cache and a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. Average seek time is 12 ms and average latency is 5.6 ms, so sustained transfers suit everyday workloads rather than heavy random access.
Fits 9.5 mm bays with standard SATA power
The drive measures 9.5 mm high and uses the common 2.5-inch SATA data and power connectors. It slides into any laptop bay or caddy that accepts a 9.5 mm drive, leaving the M.2 slot free for a faster boot SSD.
Highlights
- 250 GB capacity stores large media libraries
- 5400 RPM spindle speed balances performance and battery life
- 8 MB cache accelerates frequent file access
- 5 mm height fits standard laptop bays
- SilentSeek and NoiseGuard reduce acoustic output
Specifications
| Brand | SAMSUNG |
|---|---|
| Series | Spinpoint M7 |
| Model | HM250HI |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 250GB |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | 12ms |
| Average Latency | 5.6ms |
| RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Features | SATA Native Command Queuing Feature TuMR/PMR head with FOD technology Serial ATA 3.0Gbps Interface Support Load/Unload Head Technology SilentSeek NoiseGuard |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 9.5mm |
| Shipping weight | 0.09 kg |
| Package size | 105 × 76 × 11 mm |
Questions about this item
How does the 5400 RPM speed affect everyday laptop use?
The 5400 RPM spindle delivers a 12 ms average seek time and 5.6 ms latency, which is typical for routine office tasks and media playback on a 2.5 inch drive.
What does the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface mean for transfer speeds?
The SATA 3.0Gb/s link caps the theoretical burst rate at 3.0 Gb/s; sustained throughput will be lower and depends on the 5400 RPM platters and 8MB cache.
Will this 2.5 inch drive fit a standard 9.5mm laptop bay?
Yes, the drive has a 2.5 inch form factor and a maximum height of 9.5mm, matching the common laptop drive bay specification.
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