Maxone 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD USB 3.0 Compatible with PC
- External Hard Drive
- 500 GB
- 1
- Aluminum
- More reviewed than 76%
A slim, plug and play 500GB backup drive for Windows PCs, priced for buyers who just need modest extra storage rather than a large media archive.
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How it ranks among the 17 external hard drives we track
4.4★ across 59,900 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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3,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
At 0.4 inches thick, the Maxone external hard drive uses an aluminum shell and USB 3.0 to give Windows PCs and laptops 500GB of slim, plug and play backup storage.
Maxone lists Windows 7, 8 and 10 compatibility specifically, with no mention of Mac support in the product's own specifications, so Windows users are the safer bet for this listing. The aluminum shell is pitched on running cooler and more quietly than a plastic enclosure, a reasonable claim for a mechanical drive rather than a promise that it resists drops.
- 500GB capacity
- 0.4 inch ultra-slim aluminum design
- USB 3.0 up to 5 Gbit/s
- 3-year warranty included
Who it's for
Suits Windows PC and laptop owners who want a slim, no-frills 500GB backup drive without paying for larger capacity they will not use. Mac users and anyone needing rugged, drop-resistant storage should look elsewhere.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Slim 0.4 inch aluminum body
- Plug and play, no external power needed
- USB 3.0 speed with USB 2.0 backward compatibility
- 3-year manufacturer warranty
- No listed Mac compatibility
- 500GB capacity is modest for large media libraries
Performance notes
Runs over USB 3.0 at speeds up to 5 Gbit/s while staying backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports, and needs no external power supply or driver install, just plug in and it is recognized. The aluminum body is built to run cool and quiet at 0.4 inches thick rather than to absorb drops.
Specifications
| Brand | Maxone |
|---|---|
| Model | 2519-500GB Grey |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 5.5 ounces |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 4.7 × 3.3 × 0.4 inches |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 5 GB |
| HardDrive Size | 500 GB |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB |
| Read Speed | 625 megabytes_per_second |
| Media Speed | 625 megabytes_per_second |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Color | Charcoal Grey |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Microsoft Xbox One, Sony PlayStation 4 |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 2.0/3.0 |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| BuiltIn Media | External Hard Drive, Quick Start Guide, USB Cable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming, Storage |
| Mfr Part Number | 2519 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 5 gigabits_per_second |
| Hard Disk Description | External Hard Drives |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 inches |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in external hard drives.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxone 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD USB 3.0 Compatible with PCThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 59,900 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Seagate 2TB Portable Hard DriveSeagate | 4.6 / 5 | 272,900 | 4.8 / 5 |
| WD 2TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense…Digital | 4.6 / 5 | 31,300 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Western Digital WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for WindowsWestern Digital | 4.6 / 5 | 128,000 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Toshiba Canvio Basics 2TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0Toshiba | 4.6 / 5 | 21,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Maxone 2519-500GB Grey
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does this drive need its own power adapter?
No, it runs entirely off the USB 3.0 connection with no external power supply needed.
What is included with the Maxone 500GB hard drive?
The drive itself, a 19 inch USB 3.0 cable, a user's manual, and a 3-year manufacturer warranty with technical support.