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Maxtor 6Y160P0 160GB UDMA/133 8MB 7200RPM IDE HDD

Name: Maxtor 6Y160P0 160GB UDMA/133 8MB 7200RPM IDE HDD
Brand: Maxtor
SKU: B000YJ8WZ2
Price: 119.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-06

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$119.00

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Bottom line: The Maxtor 6Y160P0 160GB UDMA/133 8MB 7200RPM IDE HDD is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the drives & media category, priced around $119.00. Compare close alternatives before committing.

Everyone needs more storage space, so why not upgrade to the 6Y160P0, a160 GB drive from the Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 family? With fast UDMA/133 data transfers and an 8 MB buffer, this drive is ready for today's applications!

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Maxtor 6Y160P0 160GB UDMA/133 8MB 7200RPM IDE HDD using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the drives & media category. Maxtor's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Mixed or limited buyer feedback at this price point — focus your evaluation on recent reviews that specifically address build quality and long-term reliability, and shortlist one or two close alternatives before deciding.

Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ E-IDE/ATAPI interface Regulatory Approvals: UL CE C-Tick
✓ Backed by Maxtor's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 6Y160P0 160 GB IDE Hard Drive General Features: 160 GB formatted capacity
UDMA/133 7200 RPM spindle speed 8 MB buffer Less than 9.3 ms average seek time 4.2 ms average latenc
E-IDE/ATAPI interface Regulatory Approvals: UL CE C-Tick

Full Specifications

Brand	Maxtor
Model Name	6Y160P0
Read Speed	133 Megabytes Per Second
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Media Speed	133 MB/s
Model Number	8541581332
Built-In Media	Hard Drive
Hard Disk Size	160 GB
Hard-Drive Size	160 GB
Mfr Part Number	6Y160P0
Special Feature	Portable
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Transfer Rate	133 Megabytes Per Second
Additional Features	Portable
Hard Disk Interface	ATAPI
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hardware Connectivity	IDE
Connectivity Technology	IDE

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.