WD Black 500GB Performance Mobile Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 32MB Cache 7 MM 2.5 Inch - WD5000LPLX (Renewed)

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Amazon Renewed WD Black 500GB Performance Mobile Hard Disk Drive

Name: WD Black 500GB Performance Mobile Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 32MB Cache 7 MM 2.5 Inch - WD5000LPLX (Renewed)
Brand: Amazon Renewed
SKU: B07F2NN7P3

Status: WD Black 500GB Performance Mobile Hard Disk…: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:30 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Amazon Renewed WD Black 500GB Performance Mobile Hard Disk Drive: 7200 RPM spindle speed, faster than the 5400 RPM drives most 2.5-inch bays ship with; main trade-off: renewed unit, not new: refurbished, inspected, and often shipped in a generic box.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 7200 RPM spindle speed, faster than the 5400 RPM drives most 2.5-inch bays ship with
✓ 7mm z-height fits slim laptops and PS4/console bays that reject 9.5mm drives
✓ 32MB cache plus Dual Core Processor and High Resolution Controller for steadier throughput

Cons

✗ Renewed unit, not new: refurbished, inspected, and often shipped in a generic box
✗ Amazon Renewed warranty is a 90-day minimum, far short of WD's 5-year new-drive term
✗ Spinning platters lose badly to any SATA SSD on boot and load times
✗ 500GB fills fast if you install modern 100GB+ game installs

Manufacturer description

Western Digital HDD WD5000LPLX 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM 2.5inch Mobile Bare Drive

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Amazon Renewed WD Black 500GB Performance Mobile Hard Disk Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. Amazon Renewed's PC & gaming hardware lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

This Certified Refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, a minimum 90-day warranty, and may arrive in a generic box. Only select sellers who maintain a high performance bar may offer Certified Refurbished products on Amazon.com
Next-generation desktop performance hard drive designed to intensify your PC experience
Improved Architectural Designs: Dual Core Processor, High Resolution Controller (HRC), StableTrac Technology
Improved Data Protection: Vibration Control Technology (VCT), Corruption Protection Technology (CPT), NoTouch Ramp Load Technology
Industry-leading 5-year manufacturer limited warranty

Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Color	Black
Model Name	WD5000LPLX
Read Speed	600 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count	1 Count
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Media Speed	100-600 MB/s
Model Number	WD5000LPLX-cr
Compatibility	PC
Hard-Drive Size	500 GB
Mfr Part Number	WD5000LPLX-cr
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Advanced Format technology, Dual processor
Vibration/Rumble	Yes
Hardware Platform	PC; Mac
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Transfer Rate	600 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure Material	SATA
Additional Features	Advanced Format technology, Dual processor
Full listing title	WD Black 500GB Performance Mobile Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 32MB Cache 7 MM 2.5 Inch - WD5000LPLX (Renewed)

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