WD Purple 3TB SATA 3.5inch HDD

3 TB, 3.5"
CHF42.–/1TB
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The WD Purple 3TB SATA 3.5-inch HDD from Western Digital is a powerful hard drive specifically designed for use in surveillance systems and NAS applications. With a storage capacity of 3 terabytes, it provides ample space for storing video surveillance data and other important information. The hard drive utilizes the SATA III interface with a transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s, enabling fast data transfer. With a maximum rotational speed of 5400 RPM, it is optimized for continuous operation, ensuring reliable performance even with constant access. The WD Purple HDD is built to operate in demanding environments, offering high reliability and durability.

  • Optimized for surveillance systems and NAS applications
  • SATA III interface with 6 Gb/s transfer rate
  • Capable of continuous operation with 5400 RPM speed
  • 256 MB cache for improved data processing.

Key specifications

Scope of application
NAS
Interface
SATA
Interface version
SATA III
Cache
128 MB
Sustained Speed HDD
180 MB/s
Max. Speed
5400 RPM
Storage Technology
CMR

General information

Item number
65002874
Manufacturer
WD
Category
Hard drives
Manufacturer no.
WD34PURZ
Release date
11.11.2025
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

Data storage properties

Scope of application
NAS
Interface
SATA
Interface version
SATA III
Form factor
3.5"
Storage capacity
3 TB
Cache
128 MB
Sustained Speed HDD
180 MB/s
Max. Speed
5400 RPM
Storage Technology
CMR
MTBF
1000000 h

Operating conditions

Maximum operating temperature
65 °C

Power supply

Power consumption (standby)
0.30 W
Power consumption
4.60 W

Origin

Country of origin
China, Taiwan, Thailand

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
200.65 kg
Climate contribution
CHF 4.77

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Hard disk

Product dimensions

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

Package dimensions

Length
20.70 cm
Width
14.90 cm
Height
8.80 cm
Weight
617 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 %
  • 4.Dell
    1 %
  • 5.Toshiba
    1.6 %
  • 5.WD
    1.6 %
  • 7.Seagate
    2.1 %

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
    0 days
  • 2.Seagate
    2 days
  • 2.Synology
    2 days
  • 4.Toshiba
    3 days
  • 4.WD
    3 days

Return rate

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

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Ubiquiti
    0.8 %
  • 2.Synology
    1.4 %
  • 3.WD
    2.5 %
  • 4.Seagate
    3.1 %
  • 5.Toshiba
    3.6 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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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...