WD Black 160GB Performance Mobile Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 16MB Cache 9.5 MM 2.5 Inch - WD1600BEKX

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Western Digital WD Black 160GB Performance Mobile Hard Disk Drive (WD1600BEKX)

Name: WD Black 160GB Performance Mobile Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 16MB Cache 9.5 MM 2.5 Inch - WD1600BEKX
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: B00DSUTUXW

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Bottom line: The Western Digital WD Black 160GB Performance Mobile Hard Disk Drive: 7200 RPM spindle beats typical 5400 RPM laptop drives on load times; main trade-off: only 160GB — tiny beside modern SSD capacities.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 7200 RPM spindle beats typical 5400 RPM laptop drives on load times
✓ SATA 6 Gb/s interface with a 16MB cache buffer
✓ 5-year limited warranty from Western Digital
✓ Dual-processor design for twice the processing power

Cons

✗ Only 160GB — tiny beside modern SSD capacities
✗ Ships bare: no screws, cables, or manual included
✗ 7200 RPM runs hotter and louder than 5400 RPM drives
✗ Spinning platter can't match SSD read/write speeds

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Sophisticated performance enhancing features deliver the speed you need for demanding applications like photo and video editing and Internet gaming.
High performance, high capacity, high reliability, and cutting-edge technology make up WD Black, the ideal drive for those who demand only the best.
Dual processor provides twice the processing power to maximize performance.
160 GB capacity holds up to 32,000 digital photos, 40,000 MP3 files, and up to 19 hours of HD video.
5 year limited warranty.
Package includes a hard drive only - no screws, cables, manuals included. Please purchase mounting hardware and cables separately if necessary.

Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Form Factor	2.5-inch, Portable
Media Speed	175
Model Number	WD1600BEKX
Hard Disk Size	160 GB
Hard-Drive Size	160 GB
Mfr Part Number	WD1600BEKX
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable
Item Part Number	WD1600BEKX
Hardware Platform	PC, laptop
Installation Type	Screw In
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Transfer Rate	6 Gigabits Per Second
Additional Features	Portable
Hard Disk Interface	Serial ATA-600
Warranty Description	5 year manufacturer limited warranty
Customer Package Type	Frustration-Free Packaging
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 Inches
Full listing title	WD Black 160GB Performance Mobile Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 16MB Cache 9.5 MM 2.5 Inch - WD1600BEKX

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