Tianken Ultra Slim 1TB
Score: 66/100
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 Tianken 1 TB ultra-slim portable HDD delivers a budget-friendly large capacity with broad compatibility and a lightweight design, making it suitable for casual backups and console storage. Its mechanical nature limits speed and durability compared with SSD alternatives.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GBbest | 750 GB | |
125 MB/sbest | — | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.198 kgbest | 0.198 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 79 mmbest | 80.01 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 13.2 mmbest | 15.75 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 122 mmbest | 128.52 mm |
5,400 RPMbest | 5,400 RPMbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 125 MB/s | 80-120 MB/s |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, PS4, Xbox One, smart TVs | Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS, Android, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Width (mm) | 79 mm | 80.01 mm |
Height (mm) | 13.2 mm | 15.75 mm |
Depth (mm) | 122 mm | 128.52 mm |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 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 view the Tianken drive as a solid budget option that delivers essential features without premium build quality, noting its slower mechanical performance but praising its value for casual users.
Everyday users appreciate the plug-and-play simplicity, lightweight design, and affordability, while expressing frustration over advertised vs usable space and occasional cable durability concerns.
“Works perfectly with my PS4 and laptop.”
“Very thin and light - fits in my pocket.”
“Great value for the price.”
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.
