Cheapest 500 GB 2.5" laptop hard drive
A 500 GB 2.5-inch hard drive is a mechanical storage device that holds your operating system, applications, and files. Its compact size makes it a common fit for laptops and small-form-factor desktops. Before you buy, check three things: the form factor (2.5 inches, plus the drive height your slot accepts), the interface (almost always SATA), and compatibility with your specific device. Our catalog lists 100 devices that take this kind of drive, so you can confirm the fit before you compare.
- Lowest new $27.36
- Lowest used or refurbished $8.30
- Lowest per TB $16.60
- Compared 5 products
| $/TB | Price | Capacity | Product | Condition | Store | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16.60 | $8.30 | 500 GB | HGST Travelstar Z7K500 500GB 2.5" 7200 RPM HDD (7 mm) 2.5" HDD · SATA · 7200 rpm · 7 mm | Used | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $18.00 | $9.00 | 500 GB | Seagate Laptop Thin 500GB 2.5" 7200 RPM HDD (7 mm) 2.5" HDD · SATA · 7200 rpm · 7 mm | Used | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $22.00 | $11.00 | 500 GB | Toshiba 500GB 2.5" 5400 RPM HDD (7 mm) 2.5" HDD · SATA · 5400 rpm · 7 mm | Used | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $28.42 | $14.21 | 500 GB | WD Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400 RPM HDD (7 mm) 2.5" HDD · SATA · 5400 rpm · 7 mm | Used | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $54.72 | $27.36 | 500 GB | WD Blue 500GB 2.5" 5400 RPM HDD (7 mm) 2.5" HDD · SATA · 5400 rpm · 7 mm | New | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $57.80 | $28.90 | 500 GB | Seagate BarraCuda 500GB 2.5" 5400 RPM HDD (7 mm) 2.5" HDD · SATA · 5400 rpm · 7 mm | New | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $94.78 | $47.39 | 500 GB | Seagate BarraCuda 500GB 2.5" 5400 RPM HDD (7 mm) 2.5" HDD · SATA · 5400 rpm · 7 mm | Used | eBay US +2 | View deal |
| $212.00 | $106.00 | 500 GB | Seagate BarraCuda 500GB 2.5" 5400 RPM HDD (7 mm) 2.5" HDD · SATA · 5400 rpm · 7 mm | Refurbished | eBay US +1 | View deal |
Fits these devices
- ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS
- Synology DS224+
- Synology DS920+
- Dell Inspiron 15 3520
- Dell OptiPlex 7010 Small Form Factor
- Dell OptiPlex 3000 Small Form Factor
- ASRock B550M Pro4
- Dell OptiPlex 3080 Small Form Factor
- ASUS ROG STRIX X670E-E GAMING WIFI
- ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-F GAMING WIFI
- ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PLUS WIFI II
- Acer Nitro 5 AN515-57 (Intel)
100 devices in our catalog take this part. Search yours on the home page.
Before you buy
- Match the height, not just the width. "2.5-inch" refers to the drive's footprint, but the thickness varies — commonly 7 mm or 9.5 mm. Slim laptops may only have room for the thinner option, so measure your bay or check your device's documentation.
- Match the interface. Most 2.5-inch hard drives connect over SATA, but not every device expects the same connector or power delivery. If your device is older or specialized, confirm the interface before ordering.
- Think ahead about capacity. Our comparison covers 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB. If you keep large media files or games, the step up to a bigger drive may spare you a swap later — as long as your device supports the size.
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