WD Purple

8 TB, 3.5"
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Product details

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.

Key specifications

Interface version
SATA III
Storage Technology
CMR
Interface
SATA
Scope of application
Surveillance
Cache
128 MB
Max. Speed
5640 RPM
Item number
14783711

General information

Manufacturer
WD
Category
Hard drives
Manufacturer no.
WD84PURZ
Release date
9.2.2021

Data storage properties

Scope of application
Surveillance
Interface
SATA
Interface version
SATA III
Form factor
3.5"
Storage capacity
8 TB
Cache
128 MB
Max. Speed
5640 RPM
Storage Technology
CMR

Operating conditions

Maximum operating temperature
65 °C

Noise emission

Max. noise level
30 dB

Power supply

Power consumption (standby)
0.40 W
Power consumption
6.20 W

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
1 piece

Product dimensions

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

Package dimensions

Length
20.50 cm
Width
13 cm
Height
6 cm
Weight
770 g

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Reviews & Ratings

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
  • 3.HPE
    0.9 %
  • 4.Dell
    1.2 %
  • 5.Toshiba
    1.6 %
  • 5.WD
    1.6 %
  • 7.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
    2 days
  • 1.Seagate
    2 days
  • 3.Synology
    3 days
  • 3.Toshiba
    3 days
  • 3.WD
    3 days

Return rate

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

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Ubiquiti
    1.2 %
  • 2.Synology
    1.6 %
  • 3.WD
    2.3 %
  • 4.Toshiba
    2.6 %
  • 5.Seagate
    3.3 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Rank 2 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...