HWAYO Ultra Slim 750GB
Score: 60/100
Tianken Ultra Slim 750GB
Score: 70/100Rankings
The Tianken 750 GB Ultra Slim Portable HDD offers a thin, lightweight design with broad OS and console compatibility at a budget price. Performance is limited to typical 5400 RPM HDD speeds and it lacks advanced security or rugged features.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
750 GBbest | 750 GBbest | |
— | 12 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.236 kg | 0.198 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 76 mmbest | 80.01 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 12 mmbest | 15.75 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 120 mmbest | 128.52 mm |
— | 5,400 RPMbest |
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Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome OS, Xbox, PlayStation | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.236 kg | 0.198 kg |
Width (mm) | 76 mm | 80.01 mm |
Height (mm) | 12 mm | 15.75 mm |
Depth (mm) | 120 mm | 128.52 mm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB 3.0 to SATA cable, USB-C to USB-C/USB-A cable | USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-C |
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 would categorize the Tianken drive as a budget-tier external HDD, praising its low cost, thin profile and long warranty, but criticizing its lack of SSD performance, plastic construction and absence of security features, making it suitable for casual storage rather than demanding professional workflows.
Everyday users generally appreciate the drive's portability, ease of use and price, especially for gaming consoles and photo backups, while recurring frustrations revolve around the reduced usable capacity, the need to reformat for Mac, modest transfer speeds and concerns over the cheap plastic housing.
