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Western Digital(WD) BLUE Deskptop 1TB( 1Terabyte) 3.5"Hard Disk Drive, 5400~7200RPM, SATA3 ( 6.0GB/s), 64MB Cache, IDEAL for PC/Mac/CCTV/NAS/DVR/Raid and SATA Applications, 1YR Warranty (Blue)
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Western Digital (WD) BLUE Deskptop 1TB ( 1Terabyte) 3.5"Hard Disk Drive

Bottom line: The Western Digital BLUE Deskptop 1TB 3.5"Hard Disk Drive: Standard 3.5-inch size fits regular desktop drive bays; main trade-off: only a 1-year seller warranty, not a manufacturer warranty.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Standard 3.5-inch size fits regular desktop drive bays
  • ✓ SATA III 6.0Gb/s interface works with current motherboards and recorders
  • ✓ 64MB cache helps with everyday file transfers
  • ✓ IntelliSeek adjusts seek speed to cut power, noise and vibration
  • ✓ Data LifeGuard health monitoring plus NoTouch Ramp Load head parking

Cons

  • ✗ Only a 1-year seller warranty, not a manufacturer warranty
  • ✗ Drive only: no screws, SATA cable or manual included
  • ✗ Spindle speed listed as 5400~7200RPM, not one confirmed figure
  • ✗ Much slower than any SATA or NVMe SSD for boot and game loading

Manufacturer description

The Western Digital WD Blue 1TB desktop hard drive is a 3.5-inch SATA drive for adding storage to a PC, Mac, CCTV recorder, DVR or small NAS. It connects over SATA III at 6.0Gb/s and has a 64MB cache, so you get a simple place to keep game libraries, media archives, backups or surveillance footage. The listing gives the spindle speed as a 5400~7200RPM range. Think of it as a drive you buy for capacity, not a speed upgrade over an SSD. Three WD technologies run in the background. IntelliSeek works out the best seek speed to cut power draw, noise and vibration. Data LifeGuard keeps checking…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Western Digital BLUE Deskptop 1TB 3.5"Hard Disk Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. Western Digital's external storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for external storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the WD Blue 1TB come with SATA cables or mounting screws?

No. The package holds the hard drive only. Screws, cables and manuals are not included, so buy a SATA data cable and mounting hardware separately if your case or recorder doesn't already have them.

Is this drive 5400RPM or 7200RPM?

The listing gives a 5400~7200RPM range and doesn't name one exact speed. The listing also says the drive you receive may not match the photo, so check the label on the drive you get if spindle speed matters for your build.

Will it work in a Mac, NAS, DVR or CCTV recorder?

The listing names PC, Mac, CCTV, NAS, DVR, RAID and other SATA uses. Your device needs a 3.5-inch drive bay and a SATA data and power connection. The drive connects over SATA III at 6.0Gb/s and works on older SATA ports too.

Is this an external drive I can plug into USB?

No. It is an internal 3.5-inch SATA hard drive. To use it over USB you need a separate 3.5-inch drive enclosure or dock, and it must have its own power supply, because 3.5-inch drives can't run on USB bus power.

What warranty comes with this hard drive?

The listing gives a 1-year seller warranty. It comes from the seller, not Western Digital, so confirm the claim process and terms with the seller on the product listing before you buy.

Key Features

  • IntelliSeek: Calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise and vibration.
  • Data LifeGuard: Advanced algorithms monitor your drive continuously so it stays in optimum health.
  • NoTouch Ramp Load Technology: Safely positions the recording head off the disk surface to protect your data.
  • Actual Drive might be different from the picture. Package includes a hard drive only - no screws, cables, manuals included. Please purchase mounting hardware and cables separately if necessary.
  • 1 Year Seller Warranty

Full Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
ColorBlue
Model NameBLUEu00a0
Read Speed6 Gigabytes Per Second
Form Factor3.5-inch
IntelliSeekCalculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise and vibration.
Media Speed6 Gigabytes Per Second
Model NumberWD10EZRZ
CompatibilityPC, Mac
Built-In MediaHard Drive
Data LifeGuardAdvanced algorithms monitor your drive continuously so it stays in optimum health.
Hard-Drive Size1 TB
Mfr Part NumberWD10EZRX WD10EZRZ
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Vibration/RumbleYes
Hardware PlatformMac, PC
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate6 Gigabytes Per Second
Full listing titleWestern Digital(WD) BLUE Deskptop 1TB( 1Terabyte) 3.5"Hard Disk Drive, 5400~7200RPM, SATA3 ( 6.0GB/s), 64MB Cache, IDEAL for PC/Mac/CCTV/NAS/DVR/Raid and SATA Applications, 1YR Warranty (Blue)

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Western Digital(WD) BLUE Deskptop 1TB( 1Terabyte) 3.5"Hard Disk Drive, 5400~7200RPM, SATA3 ( 6.0GB/s), 64MB Cache, IDEAL for PC/Mac/CCTV/NAS/DVR/Raid and SATA Applications, 1YR Warranty (Blue)
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