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1 TB 3.5" vs 120GB 2.5

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1 TB 3.5"
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1 TB 3.5"
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120GB 2.5
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Choose the 120GB 2.5 if
  • Lighter in the hand (102 vs 615 g)
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Key differences

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Why pick the120GB 2.51 win
−513 gLighter in the hand102 vs 615 g
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Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Battery & charging1 difference
Operating voltage
5 / 12 V
5 V
Design4 differences
Weight
615 g
102 g
Depth
147 mm
100.2 mm
Height
26.1 mm
9.5 mm
Width
101.8 mm
69.8 mm
General6 differences
Capacity
1 TB
120 GB
HDD capacity
1 TB
120 GB
HDD size
3.5"
2.5"
HDD speed
5900 RPM
5400 RPM
Interface
Serial ATA III
Serial ATA
Manufacturer Sku
ST31000424CS
ST9120822AS-RFB
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