Western Digital
Western Digital WD2500BPVT 250GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive
Refurbished 2.5-inch laptop drive with 250 GB capacity, 5400 RPM speed and 8 MB cache over SATA 3.0Gb/s
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
- Capacity250GB
- Cache8MB
- Average Latency5.5ms
- RPM5400 RPM
- 250 GB capacity stores large photo and video libraries
- 5400 RPM spindle speed gives quiet operation for notebooks
- 8 MB cache buffer improves everyday read and write responsiveness
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface works with most laptop drive bays
- 5 mm slim profile fits standard 2.5 inch notebook slots
250GB SATA laptop drive
This Western Digital Scorpio Blue drive provides 250GB of storage in a 2.5-inch form factor for notebook computers. It spins at 5400 RPM with an 8MB cache and connects via a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. The bare drive measures 9.5mm in height and is designed for internal laptop bays.
Suits storage upgrades, not speed builds
The drive works well for users replacing a failed laptop drive or adding capacity for documents and media where cost per gigabyte matters. Builders needing faster application loading or boot times should consider solid-state alternatives instead.
5400 RPM spindle speed
The 5400 RPM rotation rate determines the drive's sustained throughput and access latency of 5.5ms. This mechanical speed is the primary factor limiting performance compared to solid-state storage for random workloads.
Highlights
- 250 GB capacity stores large photo and video libraries
- 5400 RPM spindle speed gives quiet operation for notebooks
- 8 MB cache buffer improves everyday read and write responsiveness
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface works with most laptop drive bays
- 5 mm slim profile fits standard 2.5 inch notebook slots
Specifications
| Brand | WD |
|---|---|
| Series | Scorpio Blue |
| Model | WD2500BPVT |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 250GB |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Average Latency | 5.5ms |
| RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 9.5mm |
| Width (maximum) | 69.75mm |
| Length (maximum) | 100.3mm |
| Shipping weight | 0.09 kg |
| Package size | 95 × 76 × 13 mm |
Questions about this item
How much noise and heat does the 5400 RPM Scorpio Blue generate during all-day use?
The 5400 RPM spindle speed and 9.5 mm height keep acoustic output low and thermal load modest, so the drive runs quietly and stays cool inside a laptop chassis.
What must my laptop already have to install this 2.5-inch SATA 3.0Gb/s drive?
A 2.5-inch drive bay that accepts a 9.5 mm high SATA drive and a SATA data plus power connector; no extra caddy or adapter is required if the bay matches those dimensions.
Will this SATA 3.0Gb/s drive work in an older laptop that only supports SATA 1.5Gb/s?
Yes, the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s controllers, so the drive will operate at the slower 1.5Gb/s link speed without issues.
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