HWAYO Ultra Slim 750GB
Score: 60/100Nrico Ultra Slim 500GB
Score: 74/100Rankings
The NRICO Ultra Slim 500 GB portable HDD offers a premium metal enclosure, lightweight form factor, and USB 3.0 speeds suitable for everyday backup and travel. While its capacity and HDD performance are modest, the three-year warranty and broad compatibility make it a solid budget choice.
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.
| Attribute | | Nrico Ultra Slim 500GB |
|---|---|---|
750 GBbest | 500 GB | |
— | 625 MB/sbest | |
— | 36 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.236 kg | 0.199 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 76 mmbest | 77 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 12 mmbest | 13 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 120 mmbest | 123 mm |
— | 5,400 RPMbest |
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| Attribute | | Nrico Ultra Slim 500GB |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome OS, Xbox, PlayStation | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, PS4, Xbox One |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.236 kg | 0.199 kg |
Width (mm) | 76 mm | 77 mm |
Height (mm) | 12 mm | 13 mm |
Depth (mm) | 120 mm | 123 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 750 GB | 500 GB |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB 3.0 to SATA cable, USB-C to USB-C/USB-A cable | USB 3.0 |
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.
Professional reviewers appreciate the metal build and USB 3.0 speeds but criticize the limited 500 GB capacity and inherent speed constraints of a 5400 RPM HDD.
Everyday users praise its pocket-size convenience, plug-and-play operation, and solid build, while noting warmth during long sessions and the lower usable space.
“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.”
