TOSHIBA MK5065GSXN
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| TOSHIBA MK5065GSXN | 500 | 146 | 63 | 63 | 0.60 | 0.97 | 10.92 | 4.46 |
| TOSHIBA MK5065GSXN | 500 | 144 | 64 | 61 | 0.59 | 0.83 | 11.64 | 4.77 |
| TOSHIBA MK5065GSXN | 500 | 137 | 61 | 58 | 0.76 | 0.86 | 12.03 | 4.74 |
The measurement of the TOSHIBA MK5065GSXN was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the TOSHIBA MK5065GSXN under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the TOSHIBA MK5065GSXN should be used.
The Toshiba MK5065GSXN is a 2.5-inch hard drive designed for use in various computers and devices. Here is a detailed description that includes technical details, features and application areas:
Technical specifications:
- Model name: Toshiba MK5065GSXN
- Capacity: 500 GB (Gigabytes)
- Form factor: 2.5 inches (standard size for laptop and external hard drives)
- Interface: SATA 3.0 (SATA II), supports Serial ATA Revision 2.6
- Rotation speed: 5400 RPM (revolutions per minute)
- Buffer size: 8 MB (megabytes)
- Data transfer rate:
- Maximum sequential read speed: Up to 300 MB/s
- Maximum sequential write speed: Up to 200 MB/s (may vary depending on system and environment)
- Access time: Approximately 12 ms (milliseconds) (Average access to random data)
- Energy consumption:
- Operation: Approximately 2.7 W (Watts)
- Idle: Approximately 0.6 W (Watt)
- Volume:
- Operation: Approximately 25 dB (A) (decibels)
- Idle: Approximately 20 dB (A)
- Operating temperature: 5°C to 60°C (41°F to 140°F)
- Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 600,000 hours
Features:
- High capacity in a compact format: With 500 GB storage capacity, the hard drive offers enough space for operating systems, applications and user data in a compact 2.5-inch form factor.
- 5400 RPM Speed: The 5400 RPM rotation speed provides a good compromise between performance and energy efficiency, making it ideal for use in laptops and portable devices.
- SATA II interface: Supports the SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) interface for fast data transfer rates and is backwards compatible with older SATA I interfaces.
- Low power consumption: The hard drive is designed for use in energy efficient systems and helps minimize power consumption and heat generation.
- Silent operation: The hard drive is optimized for quiet operation, making it suitable for use in quiet environments such as offices or home offices.
- Error correction: Built-in error correction mechanisms to ensure data integrity and prevent data loss.
Areas of application:
- Laptops and Notebooks: The Toshiba MK5065GSXN is ideal for laptops and notebooks that require a combination of sufficient storage capacity and energy-efficient operation.
- External Hard Drives: Can be used in external hard drive enclosures to provide portable storage for backups, data transfers and mobile data storage.
- Compact Computer Systems: Suitable for smaller desktop PCs and all-in-one computers where space is limited and a 2.5-inch hard drive is the preferred choice.
- Spare Drives: Can be used as a replacement drive for older computers or laptops that require a storage capacity upgrade.
- Cost-effective storage solutions: The balance between capacity, price and performance makes the drive suitable for applications where cost is a concern but solid performance is still required.
Summary:
The Toshiba MK5065GSXN is a reliable 500 GB 2.5-inch hard drive designed for a wide range of applications. With a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, a buffer of 8 MB and a SATA II interface, it offers a good balance between performance, energy efficiency and capacity. It is particularly suitable for laptops, external hard drives, compact desktop PCs and as a cost-effective storage solution. Its features such as low power consumption, quiet operation and error correction mechanisms make it a versatile choice for different applications.
---
TOSHIBA MK5065GSXN 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 MK5065GSXN.
The TOSHIBA MK5065GSXN is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the TOSHIBA MK5065GSXN regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.