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product_id: 246224237
title: "Toshiba 1TB 5400RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5 inch Notebook Hard Drive (MQ01ABD100V) - 1 Year Warranty,Usb"
brand: "toshiba"
price: "R2003"
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# 5400 RPM speed boosts performance 1TB storage capacity SATA 3.0Gb/s interface for fast data transfer Toshiba 1TB 5400RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5 inch Notebook Hard Drive (MQ01ABD100V) - 1 Year Warranty,Usb

**Brand:** toshiba
**Price:** R2003
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Upgrade your workflow with Toshiba’s powerhouse portable storage!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Toshiba 1TB 5400RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5 inch Notebook Hard Drive (MQ01ABD100V) - 1 Year Warranty,Usb by toshiba
- **How much does it cost?** R2003 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Massive 1TB Storage:** Store your entire digital life with room to spare.
- • **SATA 3.0Gb/s Interface:** Seamless compatibility and speedy data transfers across devices.
- • **Efficient 5400 RPM Spin:** Experience up to 12% faster performance than older drives.
- • **Trusted Toshiba Reliability:** Backed by a 1-year warranty and proven durability for peace of mind.
- • **Ultra-Portable 2.5" Form Factor:** Fits perfectly in laptops, MacBooks, and USB enclosures for on-the-go power.

## Overview

The Toshiba MQ01ABD100V is a 2.5-inch 1TB hard drive designed for laptops and portable devices, featuring a 5400 RPM motor for enhanced speed, an 8MB cache, and a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface ensuring fast and reliable data transfer. Its slim 9.5mm profile and broad compatibility make it ideal for professionals seeking dependable, high-capacity storage with a 1-year warranty for added security.

## Description

Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS), Storage Device Division introduces the MQ01ABD100V 2.5" 1TB HDD. The MQ01ABD100V offers the highest surface density per tray, at 254 gigabits per square inch. The motor drives a motor speed of 5400 RPM, improving system performance by up to 12% compared to 4200 RPM. This new drive offers enough capacity for portable video recording and editing, with lower power consumption compared to traditional 3.5-inch hard drives. This feature provides ideal storage for a range of commercial and consumer laptops, as well as non-PC applications such as PDAs, printers, photocopiers, GPS systems, and MP3 players. The MQ01ABD100V integrates the Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0Gbps interface and is ATA-8 compliant, supporting high media transfer rates of up to 801 megabytes per second.

Review: Toshiba 1TB 5400RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5 inch - Great product and the price is good for me using on our CCTV recorder seems reliable at the moment time will tell
Review: Great drive - Great drive at a great price

## Features

- Capacity: 1 TB
- 8MB Buffer, SATA 3.0Gbps Interface, 2.5" Laptop Hard Drive
- 9.5 mm high, 5400 rpm rotation speed
- Works with any brand of SATA interface for laptop, MacBook, Notebook, USB enclosure, etc
- 1 year warranty from the dealer

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07NGTZWWZ |
| Best Sellers Rank | 4,867 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 10 in Internal Hard Drives |
| Box Contents | SATA hard drive and (optional) USB case |
| Brand | Toshiba |
| Brand Name | Toshiba |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 8 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop |
| Connectivity technology | SATA |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,658 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 3 Gigabytes Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 1000 GB |
| Digital storage capacity | 1000 GB |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminium |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 08733559555135 |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical hard drive, 2.5", 5400rpm, 8MB cache, 1TB capacity |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA-300 |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Hard disk form factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Hard disk interface | Serial ATA-300 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 1 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | SATA 3.0 Gb/s |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC, laptop |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 10L x 7W x 0.9Th centimetres |
| Manufacturer | Toshiba |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MQ01ABD100V |
| Media Speed | 50-100 MB/s |
| Model Name | MQ01ABD100 |
| Model Number | MQ01ABD100V |
| Network Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Features | Portable |
| Product Warranty | 1 year |
| Read Speed | 3 Gigabytes Per Second |
| Special feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Personal, Professional |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Toshiba
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible devices:** Laptop, Desktop
- **Connectivity technology:** SATA
- **Digital storage capacity:** 1000 GB
- **Hard disk description:** Mechanical hard drive, 2.5", 5400rpm, 8MB cache, 1TB capacity
- **Hard disk form factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** Serial ATA-300
- **Installation type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special feature:** Portable

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Where can I get windows 10 drivers for this drive ?**
A: Because the drive does not come with an OS, you need to install it. Here's what you need: a blank flash drive of at least 8gb and a spare laptop. All you have to do is download Microsoft Windows 10 creation media from their website onto the flash drive (it'll ask where you want it to be downloaded to) - once that's done, insert the flash drive into the computer with the new hard drive and it'll take it from there.

**Q: Is this compatible with the Dell G3 15 gaming laptop?**
A: Yes you can use it as a external hard drive by getting a cord for it but as far as putting into a laptop no it's to big  .i use a hard-drive dock which makes using any hard drive easy .just make sure you format the hard drive most of them comes unformatted.

**Q: Does this drive have start up installed?**
A: Well I'm not sure what you're asking if you're using it for storage you controlled it by opening my computer where you see your drive c and d you should see the new hard drive you can use it to save things to it. If you're replacing your computer s hard drive you will have to install a Windows operating system to it a new hard drive is basically empty when you get it.

**Q: Does it work for HP Envy 17-j165eo laptop?**
A: Probably, I used it in a HP Pavilion dv7.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Toshiba 1TB 5400RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5 inch
*by D***N on 12 April 2026*

Great product and the price is good for me using on our CCTV recorder seems reliable at the moment time will tell

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great drive
*by T***D on 13 April 2026*

Great drive at a great price

### ⭐ Useless. Failed to work in my Eufy Homebase.
*by W***S on 17 May 2026*

I ordered this to put in my Eufy homebase to record my CCTV cameras, but it just doesn't work. After a day or so, just a few Gb, it just corrupts itself. Replaced it with a Samsung SSD and no issues

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*Last updated: 2026-06-24*