Toshiba MQ01ABDxxx 2.5" MQ01ABD100 1 TB
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A family of inexpensive and compact 2.5″ hard drives from Toshiba. They belong to the lower price segment, focused on use in entry-level laptops, small-sized PCs, compact multimedia systems, Cube Case format gaming PCs and other cases where mobility, silence and low power consumption are a priority. Initially, the series included 4 drives with a capacity from 160 to 500 GB, later it was expanded to 1 TB.
Due to the moderate rotation speed of magnetic plates 5400 rpm and an economical controller, it demonstrates low heat dissipation (1.5 W when reading / writing). They are distinguished by low power consumption - 0.18 W in standby mode or 1.85 W under load. The noise level declared by the manufacturer does not exceed 19 dB, due to which the MQ01ABD series is often called silent. Thanks to all these factors, as well as compatibility with the popular SATA1 / 2 / 3 interface, they are quite suitable for upgrading existing mobile computers.
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1 TB, built-in, for PC, 2.5 ", buffer: 8 MB, 5400 rpm, connection: SATA3, warranty 3 years
250 GB, built-in, for PC, 2.5 ", buffer: 8 MB, 5400 rpm, connection: SATA3, warranty 3 years
500 GB, built-in, for PC, 2.5 ", buffer: 8 MB, 5400 rpm, connection: SATA3, warranty 2 years
250 GB, built-in, for PC, 2.5 ", buffer: 8 MB, 5400 rpm, connection: SATA3, warranty 3 years
640 GB, built-in, for PC, 2.5 ", buffer: 8 MB, 5400 rpm, connection: SATA3, warranty 3 years
750 GB, built-in, for PC, 2.5 ", buffer: 8 MB, 5400 rpm, connection: SATA3, warranty 3 years
250 GB, built-in, for PC, 2.5 ", buffer: 8 MB, 5400 rpm, connection: SATA3, warranty 2 years
320 GB, built-in, for PC, 2.5 ", buffer: 8 MB, 5400 rpm, connection: SATA3, warranty 2 years
Model overview based on user reviews
The Toshiba MQ01ABDxxx 2.5" hard drive series is widely noted for its affordability, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious consumers. However, the reviews reveal significant concerns regarding its reliability and durability. Many users report issues such as loud operational noise, frequent failures, and bad sectors developing over time. Some users experienced these problems shortly after purchase, while others noted failures after a couple of years of use. Despite a few positive comments about its quiet operation and satisfactory performance in specific tasks, the overall sentiment is that the drive is unreliable and prone to failure, leading to data loss. Consequently, potential buyers are advised to consider these factors and possibly opt for more reliable storage solutions like SSDs, which offer better performance and longevity.
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8 5 0 1 |
-Price -Lack of durability -Shakey, clattered and clicked during operation, very irritating  HDDbreaker: use Toshiba MQ01ABD100 few months |
It just is, it just works. It came along with a Fujitsu laptop and overall showed itself quite well. Yes, it's not fast, but it served me for about 6 years in a work laptop, and it's still working now. For instance, a newer WD Blue died much faster. I used it purely for work programs for diagnostics and selecting car parts, and maybe Photoshop and a few other heavy applications. It performed quite well. Programs opened quickly, and the browser also had pretty good performance. Yes, it's quite noisy when it operates, noticeably louder than the laptop's cooling system. In all other aspects, everything is fine; its S.M.A.R.T. status shows as good. Would I buy it now? Of course not! Why would I? Hard drives are a thing of the past. Now only SSDs. Faster, quieter. Yes, they are more expensive than HDDs, but at least you know what you're paying for. Overall, a normal, ultra-budget storage device that, judging by the reviews, has a fairly high chance of being defective. It seems I was lucky that mine lasted so long. Cheap Loud Reverse_rain: use Toshiba MQ01ABD050 more than year |
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Toshiba MQ01ABDxxx 2.5" MQ01ABD100 configurations
| Price for Toshiba MQ01ABDxxx 2.5" MQ01ABD100 | ||||
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 | Toshiba MQ01ABDxxx 2.5" MQ01ABD100 1 TB | from $93.00 | 16 offers | |
| Toshiba MQ01ABDxxx 2.5" MQ01ABD032 250 GB | from $73.00 | 8 offers | |
| Toshiba MQ01ABDxxx 2.5" MQ01ABD025 250 GB | from $199.13 | 4 offers | |
| Toshiba MQ01ABDxxx 2.5" MQ01ABD050 500 GB | from $78.93 | 10 offers | |
| Toshiba MQ01ABDxxx 2.5" MQ01ABD064 640 GB | from $255.28 | 2 offers | |
| Toshiba MQ01ABDxxx 2.5" MQ01ABD075 750 GB | from $40.00 | 6 offers | |
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Bottom line: I'm left with a dead disk, SSD, no money, I downloaded GTA 5.
Trash the Toshiba drives! Down with reallocated sectors!