1 Tb Dvr Hard Disk
Overview
Product sourcing insights & recommendations
The 1TB DVR hard disk market in 2026 is characterized by its transition to "entry-level" status, with a strong emphasis on CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology to ensure reliability in 24/7 surveillance environments. While 1TB remains a standard for basic security setups, it is increasingly facing supply pressure from higher-density enterprise and AI-driven storage demands.
1. Key Market & Product Insights
* Surveillance-Specific Engineering: Unlike standard HDDs, DVR-optimized drives (e.g., WD Purple, Seagate SkyHawk) are built for a 90% write / 10% read workload. They feature specialized firmware (like AllFrame or ImagePerfect) to prevent frame loss and "pixelation" during continuous recording Tomshardware.
* CMR vs. SMR: A critical trend in 2026 is the strict avoidance of SMR (Shingled Magnetic Recording) drives for DVR use, as they suffer from significant performance degradation under constant write streams. Buyers are prioritizing CMR-verified drives for NVR and DVR stability Reddit.
* The "Capacity Shift": By 2026, 1TB is no longer the value leader in terms of price-per-GB. Many buyers are shifting to 4TB or 8TB models which offer better long-term scalability and durability, especially as 1TB production lines are occasionally deprioritized for high-density AI data center units.
2. Pricing & Sourcing Overview
Global B2B pricing for 1TB surveillance-grade drives typically ranges from $20 to $70 per unit, depending heavily on order volume and whether the units are new or refurbished.
| Drive Series | Notable Features | Price Range (B2B) | Typical MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD Purple | Designed for 24/7 always-on systems; 64MB cache common | $19.99 - $69.99 | 1 - 100 units |
| Seagate SkyHawk | Includes Rescue Data Recovery Services; CMR optimized | $29.90 - $79.90 | 5 - 100 units |
| White Label / Refurb | Budget-focused; surveillance-optimized firmware | $8.90 - $37.00 | 2 - 1000 units |
1tb Surveillance Hard Drive Cmr 3.5 Inch Sata
Products · 2 lists
Video Surveillances Harddrive 6TB 8TB SkyHawks 3.5" SATA 256MB CMR Internal Hard Disk for NVR CCTV ST6000VX001 ST6000VX008 HDD
Original SkyHawk 1TB~12TB 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s Surveillance HDD 24/7 Working Storage Hard Drive for Security Camera NVR DVR
Nan An Shunjin Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN2 yrs
WD11PURZ 1TB 3.5 Inch Surveillance Hard Drive SATA 6Gbps 5400RPM 64MB Cache Internal HDD DVR NVR Security Refurbished Desktop 1
Monitor Hard Disk WD10PURZ 1TB 3.5'' SATA 6Gb/s 5400RPM 64MB HDD for Surveillances CCTV NVR DVR Video Storage 24 Hours Non-stop
Purple Hdd Cctv Camera Purple Hdd 1tb 2tb 3tb 4tb 6t 8tb 10tb Sata 3.5" Hard Drive Disk
Shenzhen Shengdi Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN9 yrs
S Eagate 1TB 2TB 4TB 6TB 8TB SATA 3.5" Surveillance HDD SATA 6GB/s 7200 RPM ST8000VX004 Internal Hard Drive Disk
Shenzhen Hailan Shike Electronics Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN9 yrs
For Seagate Skyhawk 1TB 2TB Hard Drive Disks 3TB 4T SATA 3.5" Disk Drive Used SSD for Monitoring Applications
Shenzhen Mingshun Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN9 yrs
Factory Original 1Tb Capacity 3.5" SATA Hard Disk Drive Refurbished External Hard Disk for Cctv Camera
Yiwu City Linsheng Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN8 yrs
WD10PURX 1TB 3.5 Inch CCTV DVR NVR HDD SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache Internal Hard Drive
Shenzhen Feiyue Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN5 yrs
CCTV Video Storage Hard Drive 3.5" Sata HDD 1TB 2TB 3TB 4TB 6TB 8TB 10TB 12TB Hard Disk for Survei Llance Video Recording
Shenzhen Viewbest Technology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN18 yrs
Purple Surveillance Internal HDD 1TB/2TB/4TB/6TB/8TB/10TB/12TB/16TB 3.5 Inch 64M Cache SATA III 701-800MB/s Read/Write
Foshan Da Tuo Electronic Industrial Co., Limitedverified🇨🇳CN9 yrs
POE/DC12V Box SATA CCTV Camera Video Recording Internal Hard Disk 3.5inch 1TB-6TB Surveillance HDD with RAM Hard Drive
SHENZHEN SAS DIGI TECH CO., LIMITEDverified🇨🇳CN9 yrs
High Tested 1TB 2TB 3TB 4TB 6TB 8TB 3.5" Second Hand Hard Drive Stable Working Desktop Surveillance HDD
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Security Hard Drive HDD ST1000VX005 SkyHawk 1TB 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 5900 RPM 64MB Hard Disk for Multi-Camera Surveillancess Etc
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Security Monitoring Hard Drive 1TB 2TB 3TB 4TB 6TB 8TB 10 HDD DVR/NVR
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wholesale bulk 100% tested working low price computer hardware software used hdd 3.5 1TB surveillance hard drive
HUAYA INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO., LIMITED🇭🇰HK1 yr
14TB 6TB 8TB 4TB 3TB 2TB Smart Surveillance System Hard Disk Security CCTV Camera System 1TB 500G NVR HDD SATA 3.5inch Hard Disk
Shenzhen Hongnaer Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN7 yrs
1TB Refurbished Internal SATA HDD for Security Camera Systems
CARDWEB GROUP LIMITED🇭🇰HK1 yr
1TB Surveillances HDD 3.5in SATA HDD ST1000VX005 5900rpm Sky-Hawk Internal Hard Drives for Desktop Video Recorder ST1000VX013
Shenzhen Linkcore Tech Ltd🇨🇳CN1 yr
Refurbished 1TB 500GB Purple HDD 64MB Surveillances SATA 6Gb/s 3.5" 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drives for Desktop Cctv Camera Used
Hangzhou Dingxin Zhike Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN1 yr
Refurbished 3.5 Inch SATA HDD Surveillance Hard Disk 500GB 1TB 2TB 3TB 4TB 6TB 8TB 14TB for XVR/DVR/NVR CCTV Monitoring
Shenzhen Meinaan Electronic Techonology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN7 yrs
1TB 5400RPM 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch CCTV Surveillance Internal HDD Drive WD10PURX WD10PURZ WD11PURZ WD11HKVS
Niko Industry INC🇺🇸US1 yr
Used Hard Disk 6TB NAS 24/7 Operation ST6000NE000 CMR 3.5inch HDD Hard Drive NVR DVR CCTV Hard Disk
Shenzhen Turbo Supply Chain Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN1 yr
Purple HDD 5gb1TB 2TB 3TB 4TB SATA Hard Drive Disk for Cctv Camera DVR NVR Computer's Hard Drive
Guangzhou Yuexiu District Teli Electronic Products Firm🇨🇳CN5 yrs
HDD Surveillance Internal Hard Drive Disk 3.5 Inch 1T 3T Hard Disk
Shenzhen Hiseeu Technolgy Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN5 yrs
1TB 2TB 4TB 6TB 8TB 10TB 12TB 14TB 16TB 3.5 Inch SATA Hard Drive Used DVR NVR Video Recording Security CCTV Accessories
Shenzhen Kadymay Technology Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN20 yrs
1TB-16TB Internal SATA Wireless Surveillance Hard Drive for Monitoring-Used Refurbished Purple
Chongqing Deshipu International Trade Co., Ltd.verified🇨🇳CN1 yr
10TB Hard Drive Surveillance Internal Surveillance HDD 3.5inch SATA III 7200RPM 256MB Cache CMR AI NVR Monitoring
Shenzhen Xirong E-Commerce Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN1 yr
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Shenzhen Jinqiu Technology Co., Ltd.🇨🇳CN5 yrs
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