WD Black

6 TB, 3.5"
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Product details

The WD Black hard drive is a powerful storage solution designed specifically for desktop PCs and power users. It offers an impressive storage capacity of 6000 gigabytes, making it ideal for creative applications, gaming, and storing large multimedia files. With a maximum rotational speed of 7200 RPM and a SATA III data interface, this hard drive ensures fast data transfer rates and high performance. The WD Black hard drive is not only known for its speed but also for its reliability, backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty. It is the perfect choice for anyone who needs a combination of high capacity and top-notch performance.

  • Dual-core processor for enhanced computing power
  • Dynamic Cache technology for optimized real-time performance
  • Increased reliability through reduced vibrations
  • Ideal for storing large game libraries
  • 5-year warranty for added peace of mind.

Key specifications

Interface
SATA III
Max. Speed
7200 RPM
Item number
56539836

General information

Manufacturer
WD
Category
Hard drives
Manufacturer no.
WD6001FZWX
Release date
19.3.2025

Data storage properties

Interface
SATA III
Form factor
3.5"
Storage capacity
6 TB
Cache
128 MB
Sustained Speed HDD
750 MB/s
Max. Speed
7200 RPM

Operating conditions

Maximum operating temperature
55 °C

Power supply

Power consumption (standby)
1.60 W
Power consumption
7.60 W

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Length
14.70 cm
Width
10.16 cm
Height
2.61 cm
Weight
720 g

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Synology
    0.8 %
  • 3.HPE
    0.9 %
  • 4.WD
    1.5 %
  • 5.Toshiba
    1.8 %
  • 6.Seagate
    1.9 %

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: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.HPE
    1 day
  • 2.Seagate
    2 days
  • 3.Synology
    3 days
  • 3.WD
    3 days
  • 5.Toshiba
    5 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Synology
    1.8 %
  • 2.WD
    2.1 %
  • 3.Toshiba
    2.9 %
  • 4.Seagate
    3.2 %
  • 5.Dell
    6.2 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Rank 5 out of 5Computerbase.deFestplatten mit 5 bis 8 TB im TestReleaseApril 2016
  • PositiveHigh transfer rates
  • PositiveQuiet when idling
  • Positive5 years warranty
  • NegativeHigh power consumption in idle mode
  • NegativeOffers less than Red Pro for the same price

It's not just performance, volume and power consumption that are important criteria when choosing a hard drive, it also depends on the area of application. The HGST Ultrastar He8 with 8 terabytes and helium filling is the slowest HDD in the test field and is also significantly more expensive...

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allround-pc.com Logo
Rank 1 out of 4allround-pc.comVier aktuelle WD Festplatten(serien) auf den PrüfstandReleaseJanuary 2016

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...