One of the strengths of the Western Digital Purple is its large capacity of 6 TB, but the low volume and good transfer rates also stood out positively here. However, the access times are somewhat long and the application performance is not particularly convincing.
WD Purple 6TB 24x7 Purple, 3.5", 6000 GB, 5400 RPM
6 TB, 3.5", CMRMore than 10 pieces in stock at third-party supplier
Product details
More cameras. More certainty. Better surveillance.
Designed for continuous operation in HD security systems. With a workload of up to 180 TB/year and support for up to 64 cameras, WD Purple hard drives are optimized for surveillance systems.
The hard drive that fits the task.
WD Purple drives are specifically engineered for the extreme demands of thermally stressed surveillance systems in continuous operation.
Reliable performance.
WD Purple is designed by a world leader in the storage industry, providing you with high-quality playback when you need it most.
64 cameras see more.
WD Purple hard drives are optimized to support up to 64 cameras, giving you flexibility for upgrades or expansions of your security system.
Seamless integration.
With support for a wide range of market-leading devices and chipsets, you can be confident in finding the right solution for your NVR.
Less is more.
Low power consumption is crucial in surveillance environments with high temperatures and continuous operation. IntelliSeek technology reduces damage from noise and vibrations.
Reliable recordings.
All WD Purple hard drives feature AllFrame 4K™ technology, which enhances ATA streaming. This reduces frame loss, improves playback, and more.
Technical specifications.
WD Purple is designed for video surveillance systems in residential, home office, or smaller business environments with up to 64 HD cameras.
Interface | SATA III |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Memory Scope of application | Surveillance |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Item number | 23014415 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | Hard drives |
Manufacturer no. | WD60PURX |
Release date | 7.11.2022 |
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Memory Scope of application | Surveillance |
Interface | SATA III |
Form factor | 3.5" |
Storage capacity | 6 TB |
Cache | 64 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 175 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Maximum operating temperature | 65 °C |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.40 W |
Power consumption | 4.90 W |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Length | 14.70 cm |
Width | 10.16 cm |
Height | 2.61 cm |
Weight | 750 g |
Length | 18 cm |
Width | 11 cm |
Height | 5 cm |
Weight | 578 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.Synology0.8 %
- 3.HPE1.1 %
- 4.WD1.5 %
- 5.Toshiba1.8 %
- 6.Seagate1.9 %
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.HPE2 days
- 1.Seagate2 days
- 3.Synology3 days
- 3.WD3 days
- 5.Toshiba5 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.Ubiquiti1.7 %
- 2.Synology1.8 %
- 3.WD2 %
- 4.Toshiba2.7 %
- 5.Seagate3.2 %

- low operating temperature
- low power consumption
- three years warranty
- low operating noise
- High random access time and low all-round performance (both irrelavant for the field of application)
Western Digital's Purple series are very individually tailored drives for AV/surveillance use, which are only very conditionally suitable as a replacement for desktop HDDs in normal PCs or HTPCs/recorders. The WD60PURX is particularly good when the focus is on power consumption, thermal emissions and operating noise...