WDC WD5000BEVT-75A0RT0
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD5000BEVT-75A0RT0 | 500 | 172 | 75 | 74 | 0.79 | 1.03 | 11.00 | 4.23 |
| WDC WD5000BEVT-75A0RT0 | 500 | 170 | 75 | 72 | 0.88 | 1.30 | 10.94 | 3.32 |
The measurement of the WDC WD5000BEVT-75A0RT0 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD5000BEVT-75A0RT0 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD5000BEVT-75A0RT0 should be used.
The Western Digital WD5000BEVT-75A0RT0 is an internal hard drive from the WD Scorpio Blue series by Western Digital, which is specially designed for use in laptops and portable computers. Here is a detailed description of the model, including technical details, features, application area and other relevant information:
Technical details
1. Model name: Western Digital WD5000BEVT-75A0RT0
2. Capacity: 500 GB (Gigabytes)
3. Form factor: 2.5 inches (standard size for laptop hard drives)
4. Interface: SATA II (Serial ATA II) with 3 Gb/s
5. Speed: 5400 rpm (revolutions per minute)
6. Cache memory: 8 MB
7. Storage technology: Traditional magnetic hard disk drive (HDD) technology
8. Operating temperature range:
- Operating temperature: 0 °C to 60 °C
- Storage temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C
9. Energy consumption:
- Idle: Approximately 1.5 W
- Full operation: Approximately 2.5 W
Features
1. SATA II interface:
- The WD5000BEVT uses the SATA II interface, which enables a maximum data transfer rate of up to 3 Gb/s (about 300 MB/s). This is sufficient speed for most laptop applications.
2. 5400 rpm speed:
- With a speed of 5400 rpm, the hard drive offers a balance between performance and energy efficiency, which makes it particularly suitable for use in laptops as it conserves battery life and offers moderate performance.
3. 8 MB Cache:
- 8MB cache memory helps quickly store frequently used data, reducing access times and improving overall performance.
4. Silent Seek Technology:
- The technology ensures quiet operation of the hard drive, which is particularly beneficial in portable devices and laptops as it minimizes noise levels.
5. NoTouch Ramp Load-Technologie:
- This technology protects the data storage device by preventing the read and write heads from touching the disk surface during operation. This reduces wear and tear and protects against damage.
6. Thermal Management Technology:
- Optimizes temperature control to prevent hard drive overheating and extend its lifespan.
Scope
1. Laptops:
- The WD5000BEVT is designed for use in laptops and portable computers. It offers sufficient storage capacity and moderate performance, ideal for everyday tasks such as web browsing, office applications and media playback.
2. External storage medium:
- Can be used in external enclosures to create a portable storage solution. This can be useful for data backup or transferring data between computers.
3. Upgrade laptops:
- Ideal for users who want to expand their laptop's storage capacity without upgrading to SSDs, which can be more expensive.
4. Backup and archiving:
- The 500 GB capacity is well suited for storing backups and archival data, especially data that does not need to be accessed constantly.
5. Multimedia storage:
- Ample space for storing photos, music and videos on laptops or in external media library enclosures.
Performance and reliability
- Perfomance:
- The 5400 RPM speed offers a good balance between performance and energy efficiency, which is sufficient for most laptop applications. Data transfer rates are usually limited by the SATA II interface, but offer solid performance for everyday tasks.
- Reliability:
- The WD Scorpio Blue hard drive is designed for high reliability in mobile use. It is robustly built and protects your data with technologies such as NoTouch Ramp Load.
- Heat and noise generation:
- The drive operates quietly and thermal management technology helps prevent overheating, making it ideal for use in portable and mobile devices where noise levels and heat generation can be critical.
Summary
The Western Digital WD5000BEVT-75A0RT0 is a 500 GB internal hard drive in 2.5 inch format, which was specially developed for use in laptops and portable computers. With a SATA II interface, a speed of 5400 rpm and an 8 MB cache, it offers a balanced combination of performance and energy efficiency. Its features such as Silent Seek Technology and NoTouch Ramp Load ensure quiet operation and protection of the data storage devices. The hard drive is ideal for everyday laptop applications, as an expansion drive or for storing multimedia data and backups.
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WDC WD5000BEVT-75A0RT0 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 WD5000BEVT-75A0RT0.
The WDC WD5000BEVT-75A0RT0 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD5000BEVT-75A0RT0 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.