YOTUO SY-HDD01 Portable External Hard Drive 500GB
- 500 GB hybrid drive, 2.5 inch
- USB 3.0 and USB-C connections
- 7200 rpm, 100 MB/s media speed
- Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 console support listed
- 0.25 kg, silicone enclosure
- USB cable in the box
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact external drive for adding space to a PC, Mac or console. Some speed figures in the listing use impossible units, so rely on the stated media speed.
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ASIN: B0B28PQ4QWModel: SY-HDD01Category: External Hard Drives
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Overview
Plugging into a USB-A or USB-C port, this portable hybrid hard drive adds external storage for documents, media and game files. The enclosure is silicone and the drive is plug and play.
Wide device coverage makes it an easy way to move files between a computer and a console. Several speed entries in the listing are clearly mislabelled, and formatting for each system is not described.
Who it's for
A student or console player who needs a modest amount of portable storage for backups and game files. Heavy video editors and people who need documented high-speed transfer should look for a drive with clear performance data.
Pros and cons
- Fast USB and USB-C connections
- Plug and play setup
- Console and computer support listed
- Silicone shell for knocks
- Speed units in listing look wrong
- Console formatting steps not listed
- Moving parts in a spinning drive
- Warranty length unclear
Performance notes
A spinning hybrid drive with a flash cache delivers its stated media speed on large sequential files and slows on many small ones. The USB link is not the limit here, since the drive mechanism is slower than the port. Moving parts mean knocks during use are riskier than for a flash drive.
Specifications
| Brand | Yotuo |
|---|---|
| Model | SY-HDD01 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 0.25 kg |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 4.49 x 3.15 x 0.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GBlower than 97% of 144 external hard drives |
| Media Speed | 100 MB/s |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 rpm |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Silicone |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0, USB Type-C |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Microsoft Xbox 360, Xbox One, Sony PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Other details | |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 inches |
| Hard Disk Description | Hybrid drive |
| BuiltIn Media | USB cable |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the YOTUO external hard drive work with PS4 and Xbox One?
The spec list names Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, and the title names PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One and Xbox 360. Formatting needs are not described.
Does it connect to a phone?
The title says smartphone, and the drive has a USB Type-C connection, but the spec list names only a laptop under compatible devices.
Is the YOTUO drive an SSD?
No. It is listed as a 7200 rpm hybrid hard drive, so it has a spinning platter.
What is in the box with the YOTUO SY-HDD01?
The listing names a USB cable.