1 TB Laptop Hard Drives
WD Blue 1TB Laptop Hard Drive
Seagate BarraCuda 1TB Laptop Hard Drive
The 1 TB laptop hard drives here are the WD Blue WD10SPZX and the Seagate BarraCuda ST1000LM048, both 2.5 inch SATA drives spinning at 5400 RPM. The Seagate lists a 128 MB cache with multi-tier caching, and the WD lists advanced power management and quiet operation. WD and Seagate each cover their drive with a 2 year warranty.
Either drive suits replacing a failed laptop hard disk or fitting into a USB enclosure as portable storage. For a faster laptop, put Windows on an SSD and keep one of these drives for bulk files.
Frequently asked questions
Will a 2.5 inch hard drive fit my laptop? Yes, if the laptop has a 2.5 inch SATA bay. Laptops with only an M.2 slot need an M.2 SSD instead.
WD Blue or Seagate BarraCuda? Capacity, interface, speed and warranty length match, so the choice comes down to brand preference.