95.4
Best for content creators and professional photographers on the move
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- 6-foot drop protection
- AES 256-bit hardware encryption
$214
Head to head · Storage & Drives
500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive vs 500GB External Hard Drive Ultra Slim Portable
Ravvy scores 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive at 83.83 and 500GB External Hard Drive Ultra Slim Portable at 83.4. 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive takes the overall pick, best for budget-conscious students and office workers needing portable document backups.
Ravvy pick
$38
Buy this drive if you need a durable, ultra-portable backup solution for small projects and can accept the lower 500GB storage ceiling.
Aiolo Innovation
500GB External Hard Drive Ultra Slim Portable
83.4
$38
Buy this drive if you need cheap, portable extra space for a PS4 or laptop and can tolerate mechanical HDD speeds in exchange for a low price point.
How they score
| Factor | 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive | 500GB External Hard Drive Ultra Slim Portable |
|---|---|---|
| Data Speed | 70 | – |
| Portability | 95 | 94.5 |
| Build Quality | 88.5 | 84.5 |
| Compatibility | 80 | 91 |
| Value for Money | 92 | – |
| Speed | – | 68.2 |
| Value | – | 93 |
500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive
What owners praise
- Slim 0.4-inch aluminum build is very portable
- Sturdy metal casing assists with heat dissipation
- USB 3.0 provides reliable 5Gbps transfer speeds
- True plug and play setup requires no software
- Comes with a generous 3-year manufacturer warranty
What to know first
- 500GB capacity is relatively low for gaming
- Requires reformatting for use with macOS
- Mechanical HDD is slower than modern SSDs
Skip it if professional videographers or users needing multi-terabyte libraries
500GB External Hard Drive Ultra Slim Portable
What owners praise
- Durable aluminum casing aids heat dissipation
- Includes USB-C adapter for modern laptop compatibility
- Silent operation thanks to noise-free motherboard design
- Plug and play setup with no software required
- Very slim profile fits easily into pockets
What to know first
- Mechanical HDD is slower than modern SSDs
- 500GB fills up quickly with modern game installs
- Vulnerable to damage if dropped while spinning
Skip it if professional video editors needing high-speed ssd performance
Specs side by side
| Spec | 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive | 500GB External Hard Drive Ultra Slim Portable |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 606024647728 | 858796000960 |
| ASIN | B07BCP3PYL | B0CF4SQY1X |
| GTIN | 606024647728 | 858796000960 |
| Brand | Maxone | Aiolo Innovation |
| Color | Charcoal Grey | Black |
| Model Name | Ultra Slim | IPLCU04RSE |
| Read Speed | 625 megabytes_per_second | 120 megabytes_per_second |
| Form Factor | Portable | Portable |
| Item Weight | 155.5 g | 0.22 kg |
| Media Speed | 625 megabytes_per_second | 103 megabits_per_second |
| Manufacturer | Mexone | Aiolo Innovation |
| Model Number | 2519-500GB Grey | A4 |
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