WDC WD1600BEVT-60A23T0
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD1600BEVT-60A23T0 | 160 | 118 | 48 | 53 | 0.80 | 1.08 | 14.38 | 4.48 |
The measurement of the WDC WD1600BEVT-60A23T0 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD1600BEVT-60A23T0 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD1600BEVT-60A23T0 should be used.
The WDC WD1600BEVT-60A23T0 is a 2.5-inch hard drive from Western Digital (WD) that is specifically designed for mobile applications and as a secondary storage solution. This hard drive belongs to the WD Blue series and offers a good balance between capacity, performance and energy efficiency. Here is a detailed description of the WD1600BEVT-60A23T0, including its technical details, features and application areas:
Technical Details
1. Storage Type:
- Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Technology: Magnetic Storage on Rotating Platters
2. Capacity:
- Capacity: 160 GB (Gigabytes)
3. Interface:
- Interface: SATA II (3 Gb/s)
- Form Factor: 2.5 inches (standard size for internal hard drives in laptops and external enclosures)
- Protocol: AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface)
4. Performance:
- Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute)
- Cache Memory: 8 MB (Megabytes)
- Average Access Time: About 12 ms (milliseconds)
5. Physical Characteristics:
- Form Factor: 2.5 inch
- Dimensions: 69.85 mm x 100.2 mm x 9.5 mm (W x L x H)
- Weight: Approximately 115 g (grams)
6. Reliability:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 600,000 hours
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 65°C
- Shock Resistance: 250 G (2 ms operating), 900 G (1 ms non-operating)
7. Power Consumption:
- Power Consumption:
- Operating: Approximately 2.5 W (Watts)
- Idle: About 0.8 W
8. Additional Features:
- Power Management: Supports APM (Advanced Power Management) to reduce power consumption
- Acoustics: Quiet in operation, typically about 23 dB (A) under typical workloads
Features
- Capacity: The WD1600BEVT-60A23T0 offers 160 GB of storage space, which is enough for many applications and for storing operating systems, programs and personal data. It is well suited for laptops or as an additional drive in a desktop PC.
- Performance: With a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, the hard drive offers balanced performance that is sufficient for everyday applications. The 8 MB of cache memory helps improve data access times and optimize overall performance.
- Energy Efficiency: The hard drive is designed to have low power consumption, which is especially important for use in laptops to maximize battery life.
- Reliability: With an MTBF of approximately 600,000 hours and a robust construction that can withstand shocks both in operation and non-operation, the WD1600BEVT offers reliable performance for mobile and stationary applications.
- Low Noise: The hard drive operates relatively quietly, which improves usability in quiet environments. This is particularly beneficial in libraries, offices, or when working in open plan offices.
Application Range
1. Laptops:
- Primary Drive: Ideal as a main drive for laptops as it offers a good balance between capacity and performance. It is particularly suitable for laptops where an upgrade from older or smaller hard drives is required.
2. External Hard Drives:
- Portable Storage: Can be used in external hard drive enclosures to provide additional storage space for backups, media, and other data. The 2.5-inch size makes it a compact and portable solution.
3. Desktop PCs:
- Secondary Drive: Can be used as an additional drive in desktop PCs to provide additional storage for data, backups or as a cache drive.
4. Home Office and Small Offices:
- Data Storage: Suitable for home office environments or small offices where a reliable and cost-effective storage solution is needed.
5. Consumer and Multimedia:
- Storage and Archiving: Ideal for storing and archiving personal media files such as photos, videos and music. The 160GB capacity allows users to store a significant amount of data.
Summary
The WDC WD1600BEVT-60A23T0 is a 2.5-inch hard drive with a capacity of 160 GB that offers a good balance between capacity, performance and energy efficiency. With a rotation speed of 5400 rpm and a cache of 8 MB, it delivers sufficient performance for everyday tasks and applications. The hard drive is ideal for use in laptops, as an additional drive in desktop PCs and in external enclosures. Its energy efficiency and quiet operation make it particularly suitable for mobile applications and quiet working environments.
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WDC WD1600BEVT-60A23T0 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 WDC WD1600BEVT-60A23T0.
The WDC WD1600BEVT-60A23T0 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD1600BEVT-60A23T0 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.