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1 TB USB 2.0 vs 500GB USB 2.0

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1 TB USB 2.0
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1 TB USB 2.0
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500GB USB 2.0
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Choose the 500GB USB 2.0 if
  • Lighter in the hand (160 vs 1,000 g)
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Key differences

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Why pick the500GB USB 2.01 win
−840 gLighter in the hand160 vs 1,000 g
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Design4 differences
Weight
1000 g
160 g
Depth
175 mm
141.3 mm
Height
172 mm
17.6 mm
Width
33.7 mm
80 mm
Connectivity
Usb Version
2.0
2.0
General4 differences
Capacity
1 TB
500 GB
HDD capacity
1 TB
500 GB
HDD speed
7200 RPM
5400 RPM
Manufacturer Sku
ST310005FDA1E1-RK
ST905004EXA101-RK
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