Western Digital · Desktop
WD2003FZEX
WD_BLACK 2TB
SATA 6Gb/s · 3.5-inch · CMR
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$208.00
View on Amazon US ↗New listing · ASIN B00GNBQCHA
Price as of Sep 12, 2026 04:47 UTC
The Western Digital WD2003FZEX is a 2TB WD_BLACK hard drive for desktop storage, using SATA 6Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | WD2003FZEX |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 2 TB · 2000 GB |
| RPM | 7200 |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | 64 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 164 |
Source: Western Digital WD_BLACK manufacturer datasheet. Reviewed 2026-08-21. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- CMR recording is specified for this exact model. Check enclosure support and workload limits before installing it in an array.
- Up to 164 MB/s sustained transfer, as specified by the manufacturer. This is not a measured game-loading or random-I/O result.
Before ordering
Match WD2003FZEX, 2TB and SATA 6Gb/s against the selected offer. Check your system’s exact-model compatibility list and the seller’s warranty and return terms.
Amazon US listings
Exact model matches on Amazon.com. A verified ASIN identifies the product; it does not guarantee current stock. Check the selected variant, condition and seller.
Amazon US · ASIN B00GNBQCHA
$208.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 04:47 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B00GNBQCHA
$95.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 04:47 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B00JJ4QNRM
$161.39 · as of Sep 12, 2026 04:47 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B078MNWBGW
$173.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 04:47 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B0C688XTD1
$173.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 04:47 UTC
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Is WD2003FZEX CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for WD2003FZEX. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does WD2003FZEX need?
WD2003FZEX uses SATA 6Gb/s and a 3.5-inch form factor. Match both with the computer, controller or enclosure. An M.2 slot, 2.5-inch bay and 3.5-inch bay are not interchangeable.
How much usable space does WD2003FZEX provide?
Its nominal capacity is 2000 GB, approximately 1862.6 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for WD2003FZEX?
Manufacturer specification: 5 years (eligible new drives). A renewed, used, OEM or imported offer can have different coverage. Check the serial number and seller terms before buying.