With a speed of 180 MB/s, the limit of the SATA III connection has not yet been fully utilized, but the SATA 6G interface used here offers not only 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.
Scope of application | Allrounder |
Interface version | SATA III |
Cache | 256 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 185 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Storage Technology | SMR |
Item number | 13759719 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | Hard drives |
Manufacturer No. | WD40EZAZ |
Release date | 9.2.2021 |
Scope of application | Allrounder |
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 | SMR |
Maximum operating temperature | 60 °C |
Max. noise level | 27 dB |
Power consumption | 4.80 W |
Power consumption (standby) | 3.10 W |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂ emissions | 14.17 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 0.34 |
Scope of delivery | WD Blue 3.5-inch PC HDD |
Length | 14.70 cm |
Width | 10.16 cm |
Height | 2.61 cm |
Weight | 570 g |
Length | 21 cm |
Width | 14 cm |
Height | 6 cm |
Weight | 620 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...