With 180 MB/s, the limit of the SATA III connection is not yet fully utilized, but the SATA 6G interface used here not only offers the advantage of higher bandwidth. The protocol has also been significantly refined to improve energy efficiency and optimize the transmission of multiple simultaneous high-bandwidth data streams.
Interface version | SATA III |
Storage Technology | SMR |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Cache | 256 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 180 MB/s |
Scope of application | Allrounder |
Item number | 13759719 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | Hard drives |
Product Safety | |
Release date | 9.2.2021 |
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Scope of application | Allrounder |
Interface version | SATA III |
Form factor | 3.5" |
Storage capacity | 4 TB |
Cache | 256 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 180 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Storage Technology | SMR |
Hard disk additional functions | Hot plugging |
Maximum operating temperature | 60 °C |
Max. noise level | 27 dB |
Power consumption (standby) | 3.10 W |
Power consumption | 4.80 W |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
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Climate contribution |
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 |
Product Safety |
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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...