WD Black
8 TB, 3.5", CMRProduct details
The Black Series from Western Digital is designed for high-performance systems and offers correspondingly high transfer rates. This is a version of the Black with a modern SATA 6G connection. While the limit of the SATA 2 connection at 150 MB/s has not yet been fully utilized, the SATA 6G implemented here not only provides the advantage of higher bandwidth. The protocol has also been significantly refined to enhance energy efficiency and optimize the transmission of multiple simultaneous high-bandwidth data streams.
Interface | SATA |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Memory Scope of application | Gaming |
Max. Speed | 7200 RPM |
Item number | 14044699 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | Hard drives |
Manufacturer no. | WD8001FZBX |
Release date | 8.9.2020 |
Memory Scope of application | Gaming |
Interface | SATA |
Form factor | 3.5" |
Storage capacity | 8 TB |
Cache | 256 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 263 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 7200 RPM |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Maximum operating temperature | 55 °C |
Max. noise level | 29 dB |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.45 W |
Power consumption | 8.20 W |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Gaming hard drive, Short manual, Software Acronis True Image WD Edition |
Length | 14.70 cm |
Width | 10.16 cm |
Height | 2.61 cm |
Weight | 720 g |
Length | 20 cm |
Width | 13 cm |
Height | 6 cm |
Weight | 774 g |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 2.Synology0,8 %
- 3.HPE1,1 %
- 4.WD1,5 %
- 5.Toshiba1,8 %
- 6.Seagate1,9 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 1.HPE2 days
- 1.Seagate2 days
- 3.Synology3 days
- 3.WD3 days
- 5.Toshiba5 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Ubiquiti1,7 %
- 2.Synology1,8 %
- 3.WD2 %
- 4.Toshiba2,7 %
- 5.Seagate3,2 %