Alternative to 342-5991: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 342-5991 (342-5991 - Dell 500GB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar Dell parts that offer comparable performance at different price points. Each option below is in-stock, US-warehoused, and tested-and-certified before ship. Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5+; B2B procurement can use Net 30 with PO.
About the 342-5991
| SKU | 342-5991 |
|---|---|
| Product | 342-5991 - Dell 500GB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive |
| Current price | $249.91 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 342-5991 › |
Alternatives to 342-5991
Each part below is currently in our US warehouse, ships same-day for orders before 2pm ET, and includes our 90-day warranty. SKUs link to the full product page with photos, datasheets and B2B quote form.
224-5991 - Dell 2.2GHz 2400MHz HLT 6MB L3 Cache Socket Fr6(1207) AMD Opteron 2427 6-Core Processor
SKU: 224-5991
Price: $113.59
311-5991 - Dell 4GB DDR2-667MHz PC2-5300 non-ECC Unbuffered CL5 240-Pin DIMM Dual Rank Memory Module
SKU: 311-5991
Price: $328.46
342-3006 - Dell 500GB 7200RPM SATA 6GB/s 3.5-inch 16MB Cache Hard Drive for Inspiron ONE 2320 VOSTRO 360 XPS 8300
SKU: 342-3006
Price: $227.39
342-1012 - Dell 1TB 7200RPM SATA 3GB/s 32MB Cache 3.5-inch Low Profile (1.0inch)Hard Drive(342-1012)FOR IN
SKU: 342-1012
Price: $155.80
342-3581 - Dell 1TB 7200RPM SATA 3GB/s 3.5-inch Low Profile (1.0inch) Hard Drive with Tray(342-3581) for
SKU: 342-3581
Price: $250.53
How we pick alternatives
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Spec parity — capacity, speed, port count, and form factor matched within a 10% tolerance
- Price spread — alternatives shown across the price range, so you can pick on budget
- Brand mix — both OEM-equivalent and trusted aftermarket, all certified
- Reliability data — preferred parts have failure rates below 1% in our 18-month return tracking
- In stock today — shipping today, not 4-6 weeks from now
Want a side-by-side spec comparison?
We can prepare a written comparison covering throughput, power draw, form factor and validated compatibility. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com or call +1 (407) 205-8454 — most quotes ship within 4 business hours.