Western Digital · Desktop
WD5003AZEX
WD_BLACK 0.5TB
SATA 6Gb/s · 3.5-inch · CMR
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$60.00
View on Amazon US ↗New listing · ASIN B009VAJ7E0
Price as of Sep 12, 2026 04:47 UTC
The Western Digital WD5003AZEX is a 0.5TB WD_BLACK hard drive for desktop storage, using SATA 6Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | WD5003AZEX |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 0.5 TB · 500 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) | 150 |
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 150 MB/s sustained transfer, as specified by the manufacturer. This is not a measured game-loading or random-I/O result.
Before ordering
Match WD5003AZEX, 0.5TB 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
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Is WD5003AZEX CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for WD5003AZEX. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does WD5003AZEX need?
WD5003AZEX 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 WD5003AZEX provide?
Its nominal capacity is 500 GB, approximately 465.7 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for WD5003AZEX?
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.