Hdd Western Digital Black 8Tb HDD
Storm Score 50 out of 100
Reviews 1 published
Outlets 1 publications
Top Outlet Tom's Hardware highest score
% Positive 0% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“The Western Digital Black 8TB HDD delivers mediocre performance with modest transfer speeds and high power consumption, failing to justify its premium price point. The WD Blue is recommended as a better value alternative for most users seeking storage capacity.”

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Rated 50 / 100
Tier Distribution 1 review total
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 0 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 1 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Excellent sustained transfer rate
  • High capacity 8TB
  • Large 128MB cache
  • 5-year warranty

Points of Contention

  • Modest speed
  • Higher power consumption
  • Slightly louder noise

Professional Reviews

1 review from 1 critic
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Shane Downing
Tom's Hardware

“The WD Black HDD has mediocre performance, and the pricing is hard to swallow.”

Mixed 2.5/5