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Western Digital WD Purple SC QD101 256GB Smart Video Surveillance microSDXC Card

Name: Western Digital WD Purple SC QD101 256GB Smart Video Surveillance microSDXC Card, Ultra Endurance Up to 128 TBW
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: B088CDXSMR

Status: Western Digital WD Purple SC QD101 256GB Smart…: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-22 04:27 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Western Digital WD Purple SC QD101 256GB Smart Video Surveillance: Up to 128 TBW endurance rated for 24/7 surveillance recording; main trade-off: priced above standard microSD cards of equal capacity.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Up to 128 TBW endurance rated for 24/7 surveillance recording
✓ 256GB capacity for weeks of continuous security-camera footage
✓ Purpose-built for smart video surveillance systems
✓ microSDXC format fits most modern security cameras and NVRs

Cons

✗ Priced above standard microSD cards of equal capacity
✗ Endurance focus is overkill for phones or tablets
✗ Requires an SDXC-compatible device to read 256GB
✗ Listing omits sequential read/write speed ratings

Manufacturer description

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Western Digital WD Purple SC QD101 256GB Smart Video Surveillance… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. Western Digital's PC & gaming hardware 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.

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Key Features

WDD256G1P0C
Item Package Dimension: 5L x 3W x 0.01H inches
Item Package Weight - 0.01 Pounds
Item Package Quantity - 1
Product Type - FLASH MEMORY

Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Color	Purple
Model Name	WDD256G1P0C
Read Speed	24 Megabytes Per Second
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Media Speed	24 megabytes_por_segundo
Model Number	WDD256G1P0C
Warranty Type	Limited
Mfr Part Number	WDD256G1P0C
Flash Memory Type	Micro SD
Compatible Devices	Camera
Additional Features	Temperature Proof, Water Proof, X Ray Proof
Hardware Connectivity	microSDXC
Item Dimensions L x W	0.04"L x 0.59"W
Item Package Dimension	5L x 3W x 0.01H inches
Memory Storage Capacity	256 GB
Item Dimensions D x W x H	3.94"D x 3.94"W x 3.94"H
Global Trade Identification Number	00718037874951
Secure Digital Association Speed Class	Class 10
Full listing title	Western Digital WD Purple SC QD101 256GB Smart Video Surveillance microSDXC Card, Ultra Endurance Up to 128 TBW

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