The higher standard in storage
Expand your PC with WD Blue drives, available in various storage capacities specifically designed for desktop and all-in-one PCs.
Boost PC performance
Give your PC a new boost by combining a WD Blue hard drive with an SSD. This way, you achieve maximum access speed while enjoying up to 6 TB of storage capacity.
Planning for the future
Enhanced technologies have increased storage demands. Digital cameras that record Ultra HD videos at a resolution of 4K and 30 frames per second require a lot of storage space. With a 6 TB hard drive, managing these data volumes is a breeze.
Trust WD
The legendary reliable WD Blue drives are designed, built, and tested for a long hard drive life.
Easy data backup, quick upgrade
The software "Acronis True Image WD Edition," available as a free download, can clone drives and back up your operating system, applications, settings, and data.
Technology to protect your data
NoTouch ramp load technology parks the read/write head in a safe position away from the drive's surface to protect your data.
Technical specifications
Interface version | SATA III |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Memory Scope of application | Allrounder |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Interface | SATA |
Cache | 256 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 185 MB/s |
Item number | 23589226 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | Hard drives |
Manufacturer no. | WD40EZAX |
Release date | 3.5.2023 |
Sales rank in Category Hard drives | 22 of 3204 |
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Memory Scope of application | Allrounder |
Interface | SATA |
Interface version | SATA III |
Form factor | 3.5" |
Storage capacity | 4 TB |
Cache | 256 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 185 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Maximum operating temperature | 70 °C |
Max. noise level | 23 dB |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.30 W |
Power consumption | 4.70 W |
Country of origin | Malaysia |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Acronis True Image WD Edition |
Length | 14.70 cm |
Width | 10.16 cm |
Height | 2.61 cm |
Weight | 570 g |
Length | 20.80 cm |
Width | 14.80 cm |
Height | 7.50 cm |
Weight | 632 g |
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On the outside, especially in terms of workmanship, WD does a good job with all four series. There is absolutely nothing to complain about, as befits a precision component like a hard drive. In terms of noise and temperature emissions, the WD Blue and WD Purple score best, which is due to the lowered spindle speed of 5,400 rpm...