WDC WD20SPZX-08UA7
User Benchmarks
Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
WDC WD20SPZX-08UA7 | 2000 | 255 | 124 | 99 | 1.13 | 0.16 | 9.37 | 14.11 |
WDC WD20SPZX-08UA7 | 2000 | 126 | 26 | 75 | 0.87 | 0.21 | 9.73 | 8.65 |
The measurement of the WDC WD20SPZX-08UA7 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD20SPZX-08UA7 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD20SPZX-08UA7 should be used.
The WDC WD20SPZX-08UA7 is a 2TB hard drive from Western Digital, specifically designed for use in mobile and portable devices. It belongs to the WD Blue series and is known for its reliability and versatility. Here is the detailed information about this model:
General description
The Western Digital WD20SPZX-08UA7 is a 2TB 2.5-inch hard drive designed to meet the needs of laptops, portable external enclosures, and other compact storage systems. The WD Blue series aims to offer good performance and capacity at a reasonable price, with the drive optimized for everyday use and additional storage.
Technical details
1. Capacity: 2 TB (Terabytes)
2. Form factor: 2.5 inches
3. Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
4. Speed: 5400 rpm (revolutions per minute)
5. Buffer size (cache): 128 MB
6. Average access time: Approximately 12.0 ms
7. Power consumption:
- Idle: Approximately 1.8 W
- Under load: Approximately 3.5 W
- Power consumption in standby mode: Approximately 0.5 W
8. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 750.000 Stunden
9. Operating temperature: 0 °C to 60 °C
10. Operating noise: Approximately 25 dB(A) during typical operation
Features
- Capacity and performance: With 2 TB of storage space, this hard drive offers enough capacity for large amounts of data, including music, movies and documents. The 5400 RPM speed ensures moderate performance that is sufficient for everyday applications.
- Energy Efficiency: The hard drive is designed to have low power consumption, which is particularly beneficial for use in laptops and portable devices as it helps extend battery life.
- Silent Operation: The WD20SPZX-08UA7 is designed to operate quietly, making it particularly suitable for use in environments where noise levels should be minimized, such as quiet offices or libraries.
- Heat generation: The low power consumption values ​​and the optimized cooling technology contribute to minimal heat generation, which reduces the total cost of ownership and extends the life of the hard drive.
- Data Security: The hard drive supports basic security features such as SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) monitoring to detect potential problems early and prevent data loss.
Scope
- Laptops: Ideal for use in laptops as it offers high capacity in a compact format while being energy efficient, helping to extend battery life.
- External Enclosures: Can be used in external hard drive racks to provide additional storage space for backup and archiving purposes.
- Compact storage solutions: Suitable for portable and compact storage solutions where size and energy efficiency are important.
- Everyday Use: Perfect for storing documents, photos, music and videos as well as general computing and data management.
Conclusion
The Western Digital WD20SPZX-08UA7 is a 2TB hard drive known for its energy efficiency, quiet operation and high capacity. With a 2.5-inch form factor and SATA III interface, it is particularly well suited for laptops and portable storage systems. Its moderate speed and large cache provide adequate performance for everyday applications, while its energy-efficient and quiet operation make it a good choice for environments where such factors are important.
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WDC WD20SPZX-08UA7 and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of WDC WD20SPZX-08UA7.
The WDC WD20SPZX-08UA7 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD20SPZX-08UA7 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.