HWAYO Ultra Slim 750GB
Score: 60/100
Kosbees External HDD 500GB
Score: 57/100Rankings
The HWAYO 750 GB Ultra-Slim Portable External Hard Drive offers a sleek aluminum body, optional LCD monitoring, and broad compatibility at a budget-friendly price, but its mechanical HDD design limits speed and it lacks advanced security or rugged features.
The Kosbees 500 GB portable HDD offers a slim, lightweight design with USB 3.0 performance and broad device compatibility, making it a budget-friendly option for gamers and students. It lacks hardware encryption and provides modest capacity, so it suits casual storage rather than high-security or high-capacity needs.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
750 GBbest | 500 GB | |
— | 120 MB/sbest | |
— | 103 MB/sbest | |
— | 12 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.236 kg | 0.231 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 76 mmbest | 81 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 12 mmbest | 14 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 120 mm | 119 mmbest |
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|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome OS, Xbox, PlayStation | exFAT |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.236 kg | 0.231 kg |
Width (mm) | 76 mm | 81 mm |
Height (mm) | 12 mm | 14 mm |
Depth (mm) | 120 mm | 119 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 750 GB | 500 GB |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers acknowledge HWAYO as a budget-friendly external HDD that delivers reliable performance and a premium look thanks to its aluminum chassis, praising the optional LCD while noting the lack of shock resistance and hardware encryption.
Everyday users appreciate the plug-and-play ease, sleek metal build, and handy LCD on certain models, but complain about cheap cables, occasional heat buildup, limited usable capacity, and the absence of a protective case.
“Works perfectly with my Xbox One and PC-no setup needed.”
“Love the sleek metal design-it feels premium.”
“The LCD screen is cool-I can see the drive temp and health at a glance.”
Professional reviewers note that the Kosbees drive delivers the expected performance of an entry-level 5400 RPM portable HDD, with solid build quality and a price-point that undercuts name-brand competitors. They praise its plug-and-play simplicity and console support, but criticize the lack of encryption, the need for Mac reformatting, and its limited suitability for high-end workloads.
Everyday users rate the drive highly for its lightweight feel, ease of use on Windows, and reliable game storage on PS4/Xbox One. Common complaints involve the capacity display mismatch, the requirement to reformat for macOS, warmth during prolonged use, and the absence of accessories or backup software.
