--- product_id: 2006818 title: "Toshiba 500GB 2.5-inch SATA Laptop Hard Drive (5400rpm, 8MB Cache) MQ01ABD050, Mechanical Hard Disk" brand: "toshiba" price: "VT12372" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Toshiba" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2006818-toshiba-500gb-2-5-inch-sata-laptop-hard-drive-5400rpm store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 5400 RPM quiet spindle speed 500GB storage capacity SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface Toshiba 500GB 2.5-inch SATA Laptop Hard Drive (5400rpm, 8MB Cache) MQ01ABD050, Mechanical Hard Disk **Brand:** toshiba **Price:** VT12372 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💼 Upgrade your workflow with quiet, reliable storage that just works. ## 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?** VT12372 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/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 - • **Legacy Meets Longevity:** Mechanical durability with no write wear issues—ideal for restoring older devices or reliable backup storage. - • **Energy-Efficient Design:** Low power consumption extends your laptop’s battery life and reduces heat output. - • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** 5400 RPM spindle with Silent-Seek tech keeps noise under 19dBA—perfect for focused work or media playback. - • **Dependable 500GB Storage:** Ample space for your essential files, media, and backups without breaking the bank. - • **Seamless SATA 3.0 Compatibility:** Plug-and-play with most laptops and external enclosures for hassle-free upgrades. ## Overview The Toshiba MQ01ABD050 is a 2.5-inch 500GB mechanical hard drive featuring a 5400 RPM spindle speed and 8MB cache. Designed for laptops and portable devices, it offers quiet operation, SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface compatibility, and energy-efficient performance. Ideal for everyday computing, media storage, and legacy system upgrades, it balances dependable capacity with low noise and power draw. ## 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 | #177 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 | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,545 Reviews | | 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 | 0.24 Pounds | | 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 | | Special Feature | Portable | | 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) ![Toshiba 500GB 2.5-inch SATA Laptop Hard Drive (5400rpm, 8MB Cache) MQ01ABD050, Mechanical Hard Disk - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ksZ7Zx0ZL.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 ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***O on January 7, 2026* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by R***N on July 2, 2023* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***S on January 27, 2026* ## 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? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2006818-toshiba-500gb-2-5-inch-sata-laptop-hard-drive-5400rpm](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2006818-toshiba-500gb-2-5-inch-sata-laptop-hard-drive-5400rpm) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*