--- product_id: 34523815 title: "Western Digital 500GB WD Blue Mobile Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 16 MB Cache, 2.5\" - WD5000LPCX" brand: "western digital" price: "VT27029" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/34523815-western-digital-500gb-wd-blue-mobile-hard-drive-hdd-5400 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 5400 RPM Speed 500GB Storage SATA 6 Gb/s Western Digital 500GB WD Blue Mobile Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 16 MB Cache, 2.5" - WD5000LPCX **Brand:** western digital **Price:** VT27029 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’» Elevate Your Storage Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Western Digital 500GB WD Blue Mobile Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 16 MB Cache, 2.5" - WD5000LPCX by western digital - **How much does it cost?** VT27029 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/34523815-western-digital-500gb-wd-blue-mobile-hard-drive-hdd-5400) ## Best For - western digital enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted western digital brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Peace of Mind:** Comes with a 2-year manufacturer's limited warranty. - β€’ **Seamless Cloning:** Includes Acronis True Image WD Edition for effortless data migration. - β€’ **Compact & Portable:** Lightweight design at just 3.2 ounces for easy transport. - β€’ **Unmatched Reliability:** Engineered for everyday computing with WD's trusted quality. - β€’ **Versatile Compatibility:** WD F.I.T. Lab certified for high-performance PC configurations. ## Overview The Western Digital 500GB WD Blue Mobile Hard Drive is a reliable internal HDD designed for everyday computing needs. With a rotational speed of 5400 RPM and a data transfer rate of 750 MB/s, it ensures efficient performance. The drive is compatible with a variety of high-performance PC configurations and includes Acronis True Image software for easy data cloning. Weighing only 3.2 ounces, it’s perfect for portable use, backed by a 2-year warranty for added assurance. ## Description WD Blue 2.5-inch PC Hard Drives deliver solid performance and reliability while providing you with all of the space you need to hold enormous amounts of photos, videos, files, and games. WD Blue 2.5-inch Hard Drives are designed for use as primary drives in notebooks, desktops, All-in-One PCs, external enclosures, and game consoles. Review: Fast & Easy Upgrade for 80GB PS3 Console (Fat Console- Metal Gear Solid Limited Edition) - This is my first review and I'm so absolutely thrilled with this hard drive. For years (literally), I had put off replacing my full to capacity PS3 hard drive because I thought it would be a huge hassle. Because it had been so long since I had actually played the system I opted to replace the hard drive without backing it up. I figured I'll just have fun replaying all my old games and the only data I had on the system was saved game data and Playstation Plus titles. Anyway, I prepped by installing the PS3 firmware on a USB drive which was only 190MB before attempting to replace it and then tried to get pumped up to actually replace the hard drive. It turns out I was worried for nothing and it's only 5 little Phillips head screws. All this time I had been procrastinating and putting this off and it turned out to be the easiest thing ever. The PS3 turned on, formatted itself and amazingly recovered all the system files. I didn't even need the jump drive and I was automatically logged back in to my user profile and my Playstation Plus account. I'm so mad I made such a big deal out of it and it was really quick and simple. Anyway, when I went to system information, I had 620/698GB free. A week later I have about 500GB free after downloading a lot of my Playstation Plus titles. One thing I have noticed is the drive is slower than I expected but I really can't attribute that to the drive itself because I am using Wi-Fi and it probably should be hardwired to download such large files. Also, I've always had problems with my modem and router. But I plan to switch to DSL internet soon and update the review when I have a different ISP to determine if it's just the internet connection. Overall I am really happy with the ease of installation. I must admit I was a little nervous when I received it because the drive was in a plain box in a static-free sleeve with no instructions or packaging but it really couldn't have been more simple. Anyway, gotta go, GREATNESS AWAITS!!! Review: Solid drive for laptops. - Every couple of years I replace the disk drive in my Inspiron 1525 just to avoid a disk crash. Each upgrade provides more space: 320GB, 500GB and now 750GB. Along the way, I added a Ubuntu partition of only 60GB. Ubuntu has turned out to be a very good alternative to the Mac OS X and especially the Windows 8 disaster. When I chose this disk, I went for the size so that I could expand my Ubuntu file system. My bias for the laptop disks is the slower 5400 RPM which seems to be more reliable. I would have liked a little more disk cache, but I haven't noticed any performance difference with the smaller 8MB cache. I do not like the SSDs because they become sluggish after a number of writes and Windows, when I use it, is always swapping memory in and out for some unknown reason. That's not good for an SSD. Since I am going with Ubuntu, I backed up my old 500GB disk using PartedMagic onto a large 3.5" drive. After installing the WD drive, I restored the exact same 500GB image. My plan had been to create a new 250GB partition for large files. This didn't work out since I had reached the maximum number of partitions (six or seven) that could be supported. It works great as-is and some day, I'll work on accessing the additional space by expanding the existing partitions or deleting one of the useless partitions that Dell has (ie the backup "D" partition and the embedded XP "media button" partition). Maybe when I do the next disk upgrade! I put the drive to heavy use, creating many small files and then combining them into large files. The drive is not loud, but can be heard if my laptop is on my lap. The noise is nothing compared to the CPU fan when it comes on which is probably due to it being full of dust after all the years of use. The highest importance is the reliability. I do not want to waste days to recover from a failure. Also, I do not want to back up constantly like my Mac's do. I do not use cloud storage - which would be very reliable - because the only files I would put on there I do not trust to be on the Internet. Since Snowden revealed the existence of back doors, one can be sure that criminals are using them. That being said, after three months of frequent use, this drive has been solid. I will update this review if a failure occurs in the two year period (and downgrade the five star rating if that were to happen). ## Features - Reliable everyday computing - WD quality and reliability - Free Acronis True Image WD Edition cloning software - WD F.I.T. Lab certified to work with a wide range of high-performance PC configurations - 2-year manufacturer's limited warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B013QFRZL2 | | Additional Features | Portable | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,149 in Internal Hard Drives | | Brand | Western Digital | | Built-In Media | 500GB Hard Drive | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 16 | | Color | Blue | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Compatible Video Game Console Models | Microsoft Xbox One, Sony PlayStation 4 | | Connectivity Technology | SATA | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,466) | | Data Transfer Rate | 750 Megabytes Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum | | Form Factor | 2.5-inch | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00641676665751, 00718037810775, 02522101504303, 07180378107754, 08435280901105 | | Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA-600 | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM | | Hard-Drive Size | 500 GB | | Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | | Hardware Platform | PC; Mac | | Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive | | Item Weight | 0.2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Western Digital | | Media Speed | 1 | | Mfr Part Number | WD5000LPCX | | Model Name | Blue | | Model Number | WD5000LPCX | | Number of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 6000 Megabytes Per Second | | Specific Uses For Product | Gaming | | UPC | 641676665751 718037810775 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Western Digital - **Color:** Blue - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Connectivity Technology:** SATA - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 500 GB - **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** Serial ATA-600 - **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** Portable ## Images ![Western Digital 500GB WD Blue Mobile Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 16 MB Cache, 2.5" - WD5000LPCX - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ksCUkPafL.jpg) ![Western Digital 500GB WD Blue Mobile Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 16 MB Cache, 2.5" - WD5000LPCX - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KPs1WYzOS.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this compatible with PS3 super slim? (hope this question hasn't already been asked but i only saw info on first and 2nd gen. PS3's).** A: You can reprogram a 2TB drive to think it's a 1.6TB drive, which is the largest as PS3 can take as an internal drive. I have done it myself using Seagate Tools, a program, you boot into from a flash drive. **Q: if i install this in my ps3 (60 gb fat) will it still be able to play ps2 and ps1 games?** A: Yes **Q: Is it sealed and in original packaging? Thanks.** A: Yea it was sealed, but not in original packaging, works great though, just had to format it **Q: Would this work with a hp 15-p100dx** A: It will work as long as your notebook does not require a slimline drive. I looked at the specs for the HP 15-p100dx and it does not say it is a slimline. If your notebook has a DVD drive (which I believe it does), then most likely the hard drive is standard notebook size. I would pull out the old drive first to see if it is slim or standard notebook size. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fast & Easy Upgrade for 80GB PS3 Console (Fat Console- Metal Gear Solid Limited Edition) *by V***E on April 25, 2014* This is my first review and I'm so absolutely thrilled with this hard drive. For years (literally), I had put off replacing my full to capacity PS3 hard drive because I thought it would be a huge hassle. Because it had been so long since I had actually played the system I opted to replace the hard drive without backing it up. I figured I'll just have fun replaying all my old games and the only data I had on the system was saved game data and Playstation Plus titles. Anyway, I prepped by installing the PS3 firmware on a USB drive which was only 190MB before attempting to replace it and then tried to get pumped up to actually replace the hard drive. It turns out I was worried for nothing and it's only 5 little Phillips head screws. All this time I had been procrastinating and putting this off and it turned out to be the easiest thing ever. The PS3 turned on, formatted itself and amazingly recovered all the system files. I didn't even need the jump drive and I was automatically logged back in to my user profile and my Playstation Plus account. I'm so mad I made such a big deal out of it and it was really quick and simple. Anyway, when I went to system information, I had 620/698GB free. A week later I have about 500GB free after downloading a lot of my Playstation Plus titles. One thing I have noticed is the drive is slower than I expected but I really can't attribute that to the drive itself because I am using Wi-Fi and it probably should be hardwired to download such large files. Also, I've always had problems with my modem and router. But I plan to switch to DSL internet soon and update the review when I have a different ISP to determine if it's just the internet connection. Overall I am really happy with the ease of installation. I must admit I was a little nervous when I received it because the drive was in a plain box in a static-free sleeve with no instructions or packaging but it really couldn't have been more simple. Anyway, gotta go, GREATNESS AWAITS!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid drive for laptops. *by R***X on June 4, 2014* Every couple of years I replace the disk drive in my Inspiron 1525 just to avoid a disk crash. Each upgrade provides more space: 320GB, 500GB and now 750GB. Along the way, I added a Ubuntu partition of only 60GB. Ubuntu has turned out to be a very good alternative to the Mac OS X and especially the Windows 8 disaster. When I chose this disk, I went for the size so that I could expand my Ubuntu file system. My bias for the laptop disks is the slower 5400 RPM which seems to be more reliable. I would have liked a little more disk cache, but I haven't noticed any performance difference with the smaller 8MB cache. I do not like the SSDs because they become sluggish after a number of writes and Windows, when I use it, is always swapping memory in and out for some unknown reason. That's not good for an SSD. Since I am going with Ubuntu, I backed up my old 500GB disk using PartedMagic onto a large 3.5" drive. After installing the WD drive, I restored the exact same 500GB image. My plan had been to create a new 250GB partition for large files. This didn't work out since I had reached the maximum number of partitions (six or seven) that could be supported. It works great as-is and some day, I'll work on accessing the additional space by expanding the existing partitions or deleting one of the useless partitions that Dell has (ie the backup "D" partition and the embedded XP "media button" partition). Maybe when I do the next disk upgrade! I put the drive to heavy use, creating many small files and then combining them into large files. The drive is not loud, but can be heard if my laptop is on my lap. The noise is nothing compared to the CPU fan when it comes on which is probably due to it being full of dust after all the years of use. The highest importance is the reliability. I do not want to waste days to recover from a failure. Also, I do not want to back up constantly like my Mac's do. I do not use cloud storage - which would be very reliable - because the only files I would put on there I do not trust to be on the Internet. Since Snowden revealed the existence of back doors, one can be sure that criminals are using them. That being said, after three months of frequent use, this drive has been solid. I will update this review if a failure occurs in the two year period (and downgrade the five star rating if that were to happen). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WD consistently delivers quality and reliability at a fair price *by G***S on September 21, 2015* I've had lots of experience with WD drives, all of them good. Bought this as a replacement for my Mom's laptop. Computer repair shop quoted her at least $20 more than what I paid, and that was just for the hard drive, extra for labor. Told her to forget the repair shop, ordered this one and installed and set it up with no problems. I've had poor experience with Seagate hard drives and when my Mom's laptop failed and we determined that it was due to a failing hard drive I bet her that it was a Seagate hard drive; it was. She had only had the laptop about 5 years. As a side note, I also used a WD hard drive when I repaired her desktop computer over 5 years ago. I have several WD drives of my own (netbook, 2 laptops, 2 desktops, and several externals both 3.5 and 2.5) and have been more than satisfied with the products and the company. ## Frequently Bought Together - Western Digital 500GB WD Blue Mobile Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 16 MB Cache, 2.5" - WD5000LPCX - StarTech.com SATA to USB Cable - USB 3.0 to 2.5” SATA III Hard Drive Adapter - External Converter for SSD/HDD Data Transfer (USB3S2SAT3CB) - SAMSUNG 870 EVO SATA SSD 500GB 2.5” Internal Solid State Drive, Upgrade PC or Laptop Memory and Storage for IT Pros, Creators, Everyday Users, MZ-77E500B/AM, Black --- ## 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.vu/products/34523815-western-digital-500gb-wd-blue-mobile-hard-drive-hdd-5400](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/34523815-western-digital-500gb-wd-blue-mobile-hard-drive-hdd-5400) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*