Product comparison · 2 external hard drives

LG XD4 500GB vs Seagate FireWire 800/USB 2.0 500GB

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  • 10specifications compared
  • 2differ
  • 8identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • HDD speed
    • XD4 500GB:7200 RPM
    • FireWire 800/USB 2.0 500GB:5400 RPM
  • HDD size
    • XD4 500GB:3.5"
    • FireWire 800/USB 2.0 500GB:2.5"

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Comparison of XD4 500GB, FireWire 800/USB 2.0 500GB
20 specifications
Hard drive2 differ
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
HDD sizeDiffers3.5"2.5"
TypeHDDHDD
Storage drive buffer sizeKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Maximum data transfer rate480 Mbit/s480 Mbit/s
USB connectorUSBUSB
USB version2.02.0
FireWire 400Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
FireWire 800Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Product colourKnown for oneRedUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one122 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one185 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one36 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 g
Other featuresidentical
InternalNoNo
Mac compatibilityYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.4.9
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80.00 x 137.18 x 17.50 mm

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