TOSHIBA MK5061GSYN
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| TOSHIBA MK5061GSYN | 500 | 191 | 88 | 83 | 0.71 | 1.12 | 12.53 | 3.99 |
| TOSHIBA MK5061GSYN | 500 | 178 | 89 | 68 | 0.67 | 0.83 | 11.93 | 3.99 |
| TOSHIBA MK5061GSYN | 500 | 160 | 71 | 72 | 0.59 | 1.02 | 16.62 | 4.18 |
| TOSHIBA MK5061GSYN | 500 | 149 | 59 | 71 | 0.71 | 0.81 | 10.70 | 4.26 |
| TOSHIBA MK5061GSYN | 500 | 127 | 59 | 52 | 0.58 | 0.89 | 13.77 | 6.66 |
| TOSHIBA MK5061GSYN | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 14.30 | 3.89 |
The measurement of the TOSHIBA MK5061GSYN was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the TOSHIBA MK5061GSYN under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the TOSHIBA MK5061GSYN should be used.
The TOSHIBA MK5061GSYN is a hard drive developed by Toshiba and launched in 2009. Here are the main details and features of this hard drive:
Technical details
- Modell: TOSHIBA MK5061GSYN
- Type: 2.5-inch internal hard drive
- Capacity: 500GB
- Speed: 5400 rpm
- Buffer size: 8 MB cache
- Interface: SATA 3Gb/s (SATA II)
- Average access time: Approximately 12 ms
- Abmessungen: 69,85 mm x 100,00 mm x 9,50 mm (B x L x H)
- Weight: Approximately 105 g
- Power consumption: In operation approx. 1.5 W, in idle approx. 0.5 W
Features
1. SATA Interface: The hard drive uses SATA II interface, which enables data transfer rate of up to 3Gb/s. This is ideal for most everyday applications and provides stable performance for desktop and laptop systems.
2. Energy Efficiency: With a relatively low power consumption, the MK5061GSYN offers good energy efficiency, which is especially important for laptops to maximize battery life.
3. Silent Seek: The hard drive is equipped with technologies that minimize the noise level during operation, resulting in quieter operation.
4. Error Correction: The hard drive has error correction and data security features to ensure the integrity of the stored data.
Areas of application
- Laptops: Due to its compact size and power efficiency, the MK5061GSYN is ideal for use in laptops where storage space and power consumption are important factors.
- Desktop Computers: Also suitable for desktop computers, especially when a 2.5-inch hard drive is needed, either as a primary drive or as a secondary drive for additional storage.
- External Hard Drives: The hard drive can be used in external enclosures to serve as a portable storage device.
- Replacement hard drives: It can also be used as a replacement for defective or outdated hard drives in older devices that do not yet support modern SSDs.
Advantages
- Reliability: Toshiba is known for the reliability of its hard drives, and the MK5061GSYN model is no exception. It offers a good balance between performance and durability.
- Cost Efficiency: Compared to SSDs, the MK5061GSYN offers good value for money for users looking for large storage space at a moderate price.
Restrictions
- Performance: With a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, performance is limited compared to modern hard drives or SSDs. For very demanding applications or operating systems that require fast data access times, this can be a disadvantage.
- Capacity: While 500GB may be sufficient for many applications, there are now larger and faster hard drives and SSDs that offer more storage space.
Overall, the Toshiba MK5061GSYN offers solid performance for its time and is well suited to a variety of applications, especially in older or budget-conscious systems.
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TOSHIBA MK5061GSYN and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of TOSHIBA MK5061GSYN.
The TOSHIBA MK5061GSYN is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the TOSHIBA MK5061GSYN regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.