MDD MQ04ABB400 4TB 5400RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5in Hard Drive (15mm Thickness for TiVo, MiniPC, CCTV DVR only, NOT for Laptop)

MDD MAXDIGITALDATA

MDD MAXDIGITALDATA MDD MQ04ABB400 4TB 5400RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5in Hard Drive

Name: MDD MQ04ABB400 4TB 5400RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5in Hard Drive (15mm Thickness for TiVo, MiniPC, CCTV DVR only, NOT for Laptop)
Brand: MDD MAXDIGITALDATA
SKU: B0B148JDG2

Status: MDD MQ04ABB400 4TB 5400RPM 16MB Cache SATA… (4TB hard drive): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:18 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 4TB hard drive): Seagate BarraCuda 4TB Internal Hard Drive HDD, $199.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 16:17 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The MDD MQ04ABB400 4TB 5400RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5in Hard Drive: 4TB in a 2.5-inch bay, the top capacity for TiVo and CCTV DVR expansion; main trade-off: 15mm height will not fit any laptop bay - a frequent return reason.

Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:18 UTC

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 2 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:

Same 4TB hard drive: Seagate BarraCuda 4TB Internal Hard Drive HDD — $199.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 16:17 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $199.99

Same 4TB hard drive: Seagate IronWolf 4TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD — $259.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 10:15 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $259.00

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-07

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 4TB in a 2.5-inch bay, the top capacity for TiVo and CCTV DVR expansion
✓ 600,000-hour MTTF rating for always-on DVR and surveillance duty
✓ SATA 6.0Gb/s interface drops into Mini PCs, AIOs and desktops without adapters
✓ Advanced shock detection guards data during operating bumps

Cons

✗ 15mm height will not fit any laptop bay - a frequent return reason
✗ 5400RPM spin speed lags SSDs and 7200RPM drives on load times
✗ Bare drive only: no screws, cables, or mounting hardware in the box
✗ Needs manual formatting before the system will detect it

Manufacturer description

NOTE: This will NOT Fit for Laptop (15mm Thickness)MQ04ABB400 5400RPM HDD series provides 4TB of capacity in a 2.5-inch 15mm high form factor. The MQ04ABB400 is suitable for TiVo, Mini PC, Desktop, or USB interface external storage devices, providing massive data storage capacity for movies, photos, gaming and general computing. In addition, the MQ04ABB400 also delivers better W/GB compared with seven other client-grade 2.5-inch HDDs from other leading manufactures. For greater reliability, the drive’s advanced shock detection capabilities protect against operating shock.

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

4TB 2.5" SATA 6.0 Hard Drive, MTTF of 600,000 hours
2.5" Form Factor with 15mm height *** (DOES NOT FIT Laptop, too thick) ***
Perfect for TiVo, Laptops and workstations (make sure it fit for 15mm height HDD), Thick 15MM external enclosures: USB 3.0,(Make sure it fits for 15MM Height USB Enclosure), Small form factor PCs, All-in-One System, Desktop PC, Surveillance System
Bare Drive Only, Single Pack, (No Screws, Cables or Accessories included) -Friendly Reminder- Please FORMAT HDD on system in order to be detected/shows on system.

Full Specifications

Brand	MDD MAXDIGITALDATA
Model Name	MQ04ABB400-OEM
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Media Speed	100-150 MB/s
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	MQ04ABB400-OEM
Compatibility	PC
Built-In Media	3 Years Warranty card, 4TB Hard Drive, Bare Drive Only (Single Pack)
Hard Disk Size	4 TB
Hard-Drive Size	4 TB
Mfr Part Number	MQ04ABB400-OEM
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable, Shock Resistant
Hardware Platform	PC, laptop
Installation Type	Screw In
Compatible Devices	Desktop, MiniPC, TiVO
Data Transfer Rate	6 gigabits_per_second
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Additional Features	Portable, Shock Resistant
Hard Disk Interface	Serial ATA-600
Full listing title	MDD MQ04ABB400 4TB 5400RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5in Hard Drive (15mm Thickness for TiVo, MiniPC, CCTV DVR only, NOT for Laptop)

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View Current Price — $199.99