--- product_id: 2006818 title: "Toshiba 500GB 2.5-inch SATA Laptop Hard Drive (5400rpm, 8MB Cache) MQ01ABD050, Mechanical Hard Disk" brand: "toshiba" price: "125786CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2006818-toshiba-500gb-2-5-inch-sata-laptop-hard-drive-5400rpm store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 5400 RPM rotational speed 500GB storage capacity 8MB cache for smooth data flow Toshiba 500GB 2.5-inch SATA Laptop Hard Drive (5400rpm, 8MB Cache) MQ01ABD050, Mechanical Hard Disk **Brand:** toshiba **Price:** 125786CFA **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’Ό Elevate your laptop’s storage game with silent, sleek, and sustainable power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Toshiba 500GB 2.5-inch SATA Laptop Hard Drive (5400rpm, 8MB Cache) MQ01ABD050, Mechanical Hard Disk by toshiba - **How much does it cost?** 125786CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2006818-toshiba-500gb-2-5-inch-sata-laptop-hard-drive-5400rpm) ## Best For - toshiba enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted toshiba brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Reliable Speed:** 5400 RPM and 8MB cache deliver steady 80MB/s read speeds for everyday tasks. - β€’ **Silent Efficiency:** Ultra-quiet operation with Silent-Seek technology at just 19dBA during use. - β€’ **Compact Powerhouse:** Slim 2.5-inch form factor fits perfectly in laptops and portable devices. - β€’ **Eco-Conscious Design:** Halogen-free and RoHS compliant for a greener, sustainable tech choice. - β€’ **Plug & Play Simplicity:** SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface ensures seamless compatibility and easy installation. ## Overview The Toshiba MQ01ABD050 is a 500GB 2.5-inch SATA internal hard drive designed for laptops and portable devices. Featuring a 5400 RPM spindle speed and 8MB cache, it balances reliable performance with ultra-quiet operation thanks to Silent-Seek technology. Its slim 9.5mm profile and eco-friendly build make it an ideal upgrade for professionals seeking dependable storage without compromise. ## Description Description:Toshiba Storage Device Division offers a line of 5,400 RPM 2.5-inch HDDs in a new slim design optimized for industry-leading storage applications. The latest HDD series, MQ01ABDxxx, provides a wide capacity range from 250 GB to 1TB in a 9.5-millimeter-high design with only maximum 2 platters.The advanced MQ01ABDxxx targets markets such as portable multimedia and gaming notebooks, mobile workstations and other capacity-hungry applications like external HDDs. In addition, the drives also feature very good power efficiency value of 0.00055 for the 1TB model. Due to the "Silent-Seek" technology featured in these drives, the HDDs are extremely quiet: Ultra-silent single-platter drives boast acoustic specifications of 19dBA (seek) and 17dBA (idle) making them almost indistinguishable to the human hear.With its compact size and best-in class specifications, the SATA MQ01ABDxxx series is the perfect choice for use in devices where a combination of sleek form factor and high capacity capabilities are essential.As with all Toshiba HDDs, the complete series is halogen-free and RoHS compatible, therefore, exceptionally environmentally friendly. ## Features - 1-Year Mfg Warranty - Toshiba MQ01ABD050 - TOSHIBA MQ01ABD050 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache 2.5 SATA 3.0Gb/s internal hard drive ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B008RZLSWE | | Additional Features | Portable | | Best Sellers Rank | #399 in Internal Hard Drives | | Brand | TOSHIBA | | Built-In Media | Hard Drive | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 8 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Connectivity Technology | SATA | | Customer Package Type | Single | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,552) | | Data Transfer Rate | 3 gigabits_per_second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum, Metal and Neodymium | | Form Factor | 2.5-inch | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00112840369527 | | Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 inches | | Hard Disk Interface | SATA 3 GB/s | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 rpm | | Hard-Drive Size | 500 GB | | Hardware Connectivity | SATA 3.0 Gb/s | | Hardware Platform | laptop | | Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive | | Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 3.94"L x 2.75"W x 0.37"Th | | Item Weight | 3.84 ounces | | Manufacturer | Toshiba | | Media Speed | 70-80 MB/s | | Mfr Part Number | MQ01ABD050 | | Model Name | MQ01ABD050 | | Model Number | MQ01ABD050 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 80 megabytes_per_second | | Specific Uses For Product | Personal | | UPC | 115970718623 643665707954 112840369527 809185313222 608729688617 808111651407 809385162576 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** TOSHIBA - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Laptop - **Connectivity Technology:** SATA - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 500 GB - **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** SATA 3 GB/s - **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** Portable ## Images ![Toshiba 500GB 2.5-inch SATA Laptop Hard Drive (5400rpm, 8MB Cache) MQ01ABD050, Mechanical Hard Disk - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81p2buxQ-NL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this hard drive work with the dell 1510 vostro laptop?** A: I'm not Mr. Toshiba but if it has a SATA connection, it should work. **Q: Does this have 3 pins or 2 pins to plug into the laptop?** A: 2 pins **Q: Its compatible for my ps4? The ps4 hard drive its toshiba** A: Yes **Q: is it compatible with the E402SA model?** A: Yes ## Frequently Bought Together - Toshiba 500GB 2.5-inch SATA Laptop Hard Drive (5400rpm, 8MB Cache) MQ01ABD050, Mechanical Hard Disk - BENFEI 2.5 Inch SATA to USB Tool Free External Hard Drive Enclosure, USB Type-C/Type-A to Sata Compatible for 2.5 Inch SSD(Optimized for SSD, Support UASP SATA III) - BENFEI SATA to USB Cable, 2in1 USB-C/USB 3.0 to SATA III Hard Driver Adapter Compatible for 2.5 inch HDD and SSD --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2006818-toshiba-500gb-2-5-inch-sata-laptop-hard-drive-5400rpm](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/2006818-toshiba-500gb-2-5-inch-sata-laptop-hard-drive-5400rpm) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-10*