Nrico Ultra Slim 500GB
Score: 74/100
Tianken Ultra Slim 750GB
Score: 70/100Rankings
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 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.
| Attribute | Nrico Ultra Slim 500GB | |
|---|---|---|
500 GB | 750 GBbest | |
625 MB/sbest | — | |
36 monthsbest | 12 months | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.199 kg | 0.198 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 77 mmbest | 80.01 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 13 mmbest | 15.75 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 123 mmbest | 128.52 mm |
5,400 RPMbest | 5,400 RPMbest |
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| Attribute | Nrico Ultra Slim 500GB | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 625 MB/s | 80-120 MB/s |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 12 months |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, PS4, Xbox One | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.199 kg | 0.198 kg |
Width (mm) | 77 mm | 80.01 mm |
Height (mm) | 13 mm | 15.75 mm |
Depth (mm) | 123 mm | 128.52 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 500 GB | 750 GB |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 Type-A to Type-C |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
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.
“Works perfectly with my PS4 and laptop.”
“Very thin and light - fits in my pocket.”
“Great value for the price.”
