Pros
- Just 5mm thick
- Affordable compared to SSDs
- Lightweight
Cons
- Platter spins at only 5400 rpm
- Only 500GB
- Middling performance
At A Glance
This super-thin (5mm Z height) hard drive could help PC manufacturers build thinner models. It could also bring big capacity to tablet designs.
Manufacturer’s Description
The Seagate Laptop Ultrathin HDD is one of the thinnest, lightest and most affordable hard drives designed for slim laptops and ultrabooks. Compatible with all laptop designs, the Laptop Ultrathin offers up to 500GB storage capacity and a Self-Encrypting Drive option.
