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product_id: 2006459
title: "Seagate Laptop Thin 500 GB 7200RPM SATA 6 GB/s 32 MB Cache 2.5 Inch Hard Disk Drive (ST500LM021)"
brand: "seagate"
price: "€ 89.01"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Seagate"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/2006459-seagate-laptop-thin-500-gb-7200rpm-sata-6-gb-s
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
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# 7200 RPM high-speed rotation 500GB storage capacity 7mm ultra-slim 2.5-inch form factor Seagate Laptop Thin 500 GB 7200RPM SATA 6 GB/s 32 MB Cache 2.5 Inch Hard Disk Drive (ST500LM021)

**Brand:** seagate
**Price:** € 89.01
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your laptop’s storage game with Seagate’s sleek, speedy, and secure thin drive!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Seagate Laptop Thin 500 GB 7200RPM SATA 6 GB/s 32 MB Cache 2.5 Inch Hard Disk Drive (ST500LM021) by seagate
- **How much does it cost?** € 89.01 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/2006459-seagate-laptop-thin-500-gb-7200rpm-sata-6-gb-s)

## Best For

- seagate enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted seagate brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Lightweight design with 32MB cache balances performance and durability for everyday reliability
- • **Smart 4K Ready:** Seagate SmartAlign tech ensures seamless 4K sector compatibility—no hassle, no downtime
- • **Slim Yet Mighty:** Ultra-thin 7mm profile fits sleek laptops & ultraportables effortlessly
- • **Security On Lock:** Optional Self-Encrypting Drive with FIPS 140-2 validation protects your sensitive data instantly
- • **Speed That Keeps Up:** 7200 RPM rotational speed delivers snappy data access and smooth multitasking

## Overview

The Seagate Laptop Thin 500GB HDD is a pioneering 7mm slim 2.5-inch hard drive designed for modern laptops and ultraportables. Featuring a fast 7200 RPM spindle speed, 32MB cache, and SATA 6 Gb/s interface, it delivers reliable high-performance storage. With SmartAlign technology, it supports seamless 4K sector transitions, while optional self-encrypting models offer government-grade data security. Perfect for professionals seeking a blend of speed, slim design, and robust data protection.

## Description

Seagate Laptop Thin HDD (Formerly Momentus Thin) Offers Feature-Rich, Slim, Lightweight Style at Price and Capacity Points That Enable No-Compromise Designs for Thin ComputingWorld's first 7mm z-height, 2.5-inch form factor driveSeagate SmartAlign technology1 provides easy transition to 4K sectorsAvailable as a Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) and FIPS 140-2 SED2Compatible with SATA 3Gb/s designsBacked by a 2-year limited warranty Feature-rich, light 7mm slim hard drive. Ready for the future. Opens New Frontiers for System DesignersPurpose-built to meet your demand for affordable, slimmer, fully functional laptop computing solutions. Choose from 500GB and 320GB capacity options. While traditional laptop hard drives offer a z-height of 9.5 mm, the Laptop Thin HDD stands part with a z-height of just 7mm. Smooth Migration to Advanced Format 4KWith Seagate's SmartAlign technology,1 you get all the benefits of the new Advanced Format 4K sector standard—no utilities and no extra steps needed. Advanced format (AF) drive migration happens automatically in the background, and drive perforance is not affected, unlike the time-consuming utilities required by competitive AF-enabled drives.1Seagate SmartAlign technology may not be available on all models. Please refer to the data sheets. Secure Self-Encrypting Drive OptionsSeagate delivers on government-grade encryption without any performance degradation, protecting date where it lives—on your drive.Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Opal protocolWorld's first 7mm SED to ship with FIPS 140-2 validation2Instant on-the-fly encryption without performance degradationInstant Secure Erase technology enables fast and easy secure drive retirement2Self-Encrypting Drives (SED) and FIPS 140-2 Validated drives are not available in all models or countries. Enter Seagate IngenuitySeagate Laptop Thin HDD drives leverage current laptop drives in both material and product design to provide the world's first 7mm 2.5-inch form factor drive. The result is affordable, thin storage for entry-level to mainstream laptops, high-end netbooks, thin ultraportables and slim-computing devices.Thin Hard Drive Perfect For:Building entry-level to high-performance ultraportable laptopsCreating thin, light netbooks without compromising storage or affordabilityDesigning slim consumer electronics devicesProtecting your sensitive data

Review: So far, so good! - While the Seagate website may be quite frustrating, By and large, I have had good experience using Seagate (and MaxStor) drives over many decades ever since my first $300 (bought used) ST-506 five megabyte MFM full-height 5.25 inch Seagate Winchester "fixed disk drive" which may still work and I should donate to someones museum. This more modern drive may not be the absolute least expensive choice, but it's now installed and working well as should be expected. It has16 MB cache, compared to 8 MB on the now dead WD Scorpion drive in the laptop I'm refurbishing, This larger cache should reduce wear and tear on the drive. It spins at 5400 RPM, compared to 7200 RPM on many new drives. I prefer the lower RPM. In my mind the lower RPM should increase the drive's longevity because of less friction, thus less heat, and slower motor and bearing wear. A slower RPM gives the R/W heads more time to accurately and dependably read from and record to the disk surface. Faster RPM's of course reduce access time and response time due to reduced latency. But it's negligible given my requirements. I was concerned about the 7mm vs. normal 9.5mm thickness, this being my first 7mm. I worry sometimes about miniaturization because it often seems to come from making things "cheaper" and less sturdy, and less durable and reliable. But sometimes it comes from using superior materials, greater simplicity with fewer moving parts, brilliant engineering and manufacturing advancements. Whatever the case, the drive fits perfectly into the existing caddy, using the existing screws, which is good because it doesn't come with any screws. This is a "bare" drive with no documentation. So what, these days even the retail packages for many electronics products include nothing but a piece of paper describing how bad the warranty is. Seagate provides good support and supporting software from their afore mentioned website. Perhaps the most worrisome thing about buying a hard drive online is the packaging and shipping. Hard drives are expensive, delicate and fragile, highly precision devices. Yet some sellers put them in a sandwich bag, thrown loosely into an envelope, where they will spend days being tossed, dropped, crushed, and bouncing around in one truck to another. Then deposited somewhere in the vicinity of your front door, where they may as well put a "steal me" sign on it. They are no longer given the time to even ring the doorbell as a notification. That would mean taking the risk of a "chat" which, cumulatively, could result in expensive overtime and termination of employment. I am most pleased with the packaging of this drive. Better, I must say, than some of the retail packaging of many new drives. which has become less substantial in recent years. Inside the desertcart box with its air-filled pillows, the Seagate box is sturdy and an couple inches larger than the drive all around. The drive was securely kept in place within the center of the box by resilient impact cushioning holders on front and back. Very well done!
Review: Good deal - The first one I ordered didn’t work, but the replacement has worked flawlessly.

## Features

- 7 mm, 2.5-Inch z-height form factor drive

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00ISKS416 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #106 in Internal Hard Drives |
| Brand | Seagate |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,745) |
| Date First Available | October 5, 2017 |
| Flash Memory Size | 500 GB |
| Hard Drive | 500 GB Serial ATA-600 |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.96 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.17 ounces |
| Item model number | ST500LM021 |
| Manufacturer | Seagate |
| Product Dimensions | 3.96 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches |
| Series | Laptop Thin |
| Standing screen display size | 2.5 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Seagate
- **Color:** Silver
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop
- **Connectivity Technology:** SATA
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 500 GB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Serial ATA-600
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Serial ATA-600
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** QuietStep, Ramp Load

## Images

![Seagate Laptop Thin 500 GB 7200RPM SATA 6 GB/s 32 MB Cache 2.5 Inch Hard Disk Drive (ST500LM021) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WfcycBwfL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So far, so good!
*by R***D on March 5, 2015*

While the Seagate website may be quite frustrating, By and large, I have had good experience using Seagate (and MaxStor) drives over many decades ever since my first $300 (bought used) ST-506 five megabyte MFM full-height 5.25 inch Seagate Winchester "fixed disk drive" which may still work and I should donate to someones museum. This more modern drive may not be the absolute least expensive choice, but it's now installed and working well as should be expected. It has16 MB cache, compared to 8 MB on the now dead WD Scorpion drive in the laptop I'm refurbishing, This larger cache should reduce wear and tear on the drive. It spins at 5400 RPM, compared to 7200 RPM on many new drives. I prefer the lower RPM. In my mind the lower RPM should increase the drive's longevity because of less friction, thus less heat, and slower motor and bearing wear. A slower RPM gives the R/W heads more time to accurately and dependably read from and record to the disk surface. Faster RPM's of course reduce access time and response time due to reduced latency. But it's negligible given my requirements. I was concerned about the 7mm vs. normal 9.5mm thickness, this being my first 7mm. I worry sometimes about miniaturization because it often seems to come from making things "cheaper" and less sturdy, and less durable and reliable. But sometimes it comes from using superior materials, greater simplicity with fewer moving parts, brilliant engineering and manufacturing advancements. Whatever the case, the drive fits perfectly into the existing caddy, using the existing screws, which is good because it doesn't come with any screws. This is a "bare" drive with no documentation. So what, these days even the retail packages for many electronics products include nothing but a piece of paper describing how bad the warranty is. Seagate provides good support and supporting software from their afore mentioned website. Perhaps the most worrisome thing about buying a hard drive online is the packaging and shipping. Hard drives are expensive, delicate and fragile, highly precision devices. Yet some sellers put them in a sandwich bag, thrown loosely into an envelope, where they will spend days being tossed, dropped, crushed, and bouncing around in one truck to another. Then deposited somewhere in the vicinity of your front door, where they may as well put a "steal me" sign on it. They are no longer given the time to even ring the doorbell as a notification. That would mean taking the risk of a "chat" which, cumulatively, could result in expensive overtime and termination of employment. I am most pleased with the packaging of this drive. Better, I must say, than some of the retail packaging of many new drives. which has become less substantial in recent years. Inside the Amazon box with its air-filled pillows, the Seagate box is sturdy and an couple inches larger than the drive all around. The drive was securely kept in place within the center of the box by resilient impact cushioning holders on front and back. Very well done!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good deal
*by D***S on January 11, 2026*

The first one I ordered didn’t work, but the replacement has worked flawlessly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Multi-Purpose Budget Drive
*by B***R on September 29, 2023*

Have bought 2 of these drives, and for the price they seem to be good quality, and so far reliable. While the drives I received were "new", be aware that these were manufactured over 10 years ago (which you can clearly see on the label in the product picture). The seller does claim to offer a 2 year warranty however. Although these are slower 5400rpm SATA 3 drives, I've found them useful for a number of things. First off, they are great for long term data storage. HDD, so the data won't degrade over time, and 2.5" so 4 fit in a 3.5" storage case. And despite the slowish data transfer rates, the max size is only 500gb, so filling it should still only take about 90 minutes. I also have one as a backup drive for my PS3, which normally runs a more expensive old Seagate SSHD. While this drive doesn't perform anywhere near as well as the SSHD, it's performance is almost identical to the OEM drive, only with more capacity. Plus I can easily run a straight clone any time I want to backup and it copies flawlessly in a $25 cloner. In conclusion, sometimes it's a pleasant surprise what $12 can get you!

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