CCTV Hard Drive Price in Pakistan 2026: 500GB to 12TB and How Many Days Each Records
Quick answer: CCTV hard drives in Pakistan cost from Rs 4,300 for 500GB to Rs 112,000 for 12TB at ZZ Marts. The sizes most homes and shops need are 1TB (Rs 10,200), 2TB (Rs 18,800) and 4TB (Rs 30,500). With 4 cameras at 2MP recording all day, a 1TB drive holds about 11 days, 2TB about 23 days and 4TB about 46 days. WiFi cameras use a 64GB (Rs 3,400) or 128GB microSD card (Rs 5,400) instead.
CCTV hard drive prices in Pakistan (2026)
All drives are 3.5-inch SATA hard drives for DVR, NVR and XVR recorders.
| Drive | Price |
|---|---|
| 500GB hard drive for DVR / NVR | Rs 4,300 |
| 1TB hard drive for DVR / NVR | Rs 10,200 |
| 2TB hard drive for DVR / NVR | Rs 18,800 |
| 4TB hard drive for DVR / NVR | Rs 30,500 |
| 6TB hard drive for DVR / NVR | Rs 49,000 |
| 8TB hard drive for DVR / NVR | Rs 78,000 |
| 10TB hard drive for DVR / NVR | Rs 99,000 |
| 12TB hard drive for DVR / NVR | Rs 112,000 |
| 64GB microSD card (Class 10) | Rs 3,400 |
| 128GB microSD card (Class 10 U3) | Rs 5,400 |
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How many days will each drive record?
Approximate days of continuous recording, assuming H.265 compression at about 2 Mbps per 2MP camera and 4 Mbps per 4MP camera:
| Drive | 4 × 2MP | 8 × 2MP | 4 × 4MP | 8 × 4MP | 16 × 4MP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1TB | 11 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2TB | 23 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| 4TB | 46 | 23 | 23 | 11 | 5 |
| 6TB | 69 | 34 | 34 | 17 | 8 |
| 8TB | 92 | 46 | 46 | 23 | 11 |
| 10TB | 115 | 57 | 57 | 28 | 14 |
| 12TB | 138 | 69 | 69 | 34 | 17 |
How the numbers work: one camera at 1 Mbps writes about 10.8 GB a day. Multiply by each camera's bit rate and the number of cameras, then divide the drive size by that daily total. Your recorder shows each camera's bit rate in its recording settings.
Real results vary with the bit rate you set, image quality, night-time noise and how much movement there is. Motion-only recording usually lasts much longer than these figures, because the recorder only writes when something happens.
How to choose the right size
- Decide how many days you need. Most homes and shops keep 15 to 30 days. Banks, petrol pumps and warehouses often want 30 days or more.
- Count cameras and resolution. More cameras and higher megapixels fill a drive faster.
- Use H.265 and motion recording where your cameras allow it, to stretch the same drive further.
- Check your recorder. Confirm the maximum drive size and the number of drive bays your DVR or NVR supports before you buy.
As a guide: 4 cameras usually need 1TB to 2TB, 8 cameras 2TB to 4TB, and 16 cameras 6TB to 12TB, depending on resolution and how long you keep footage.
Surveillance drives vs normal computer drives
A CCTV recorder writes video 24 hours a day, every day. Desktop computer drives are built for short bursts of reading and writing, and often fail early under constant recording. Use a drive meant for DVR and NVR use, keep the recorder ventilated, and put it in a rack or cabinet away from dust. A cool, ventilated recorder makes any hard drive last longer.
Memory cards for WiFi cameras
WiFi cameras such as Imou and EZVIZ models usually record to a microSD card inside the camera. Use a Class 10 card in a size the camera supports. A higher-capacity card simply keeps more days before it overwrites. The 128GB U3 card is rated for faster writing, which suits higher-resolution cameras.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a CCTV hard drive cost in Pakistan?
At ZZ Marts, 3.5-inch SATA hard drives for DVR and NVR recorders cost Rs 4,300 for 500GB, Rs 10,200 for 1TB, Rs 18,800 for 2TB, Rs 30,500 for 4TB, Rs 49,000 for 6TB, Rs 78,000 for 8TB, Rs 99,000 for 10TB and Rs 112,000 for 12TB.
How many days does a 1TB hard drive record CCTV?
With 4 cameras at 2MP recording continuously in H.265 at about 2 Mbps each, a 1TB drive holds roughly 11 days. With 8 cameras it is about 5 days. Motion-only recording stretches this much further.
What size hard drive do I need for 4 CCTV cameras?
For 4 cameras at 2MP, a 1TB drive gives about 11 days of continuous recording and a 2TB drive about 23 days. For 30 days or more, choose 4TB.
Can I use a normal computer hard drive in a DVR or NVR?
It may work at first, but desktop drives are not built to write video 24 hours a day. Surveillance-rated drives handle constant recording and last longer, so they are the right choice for a recorder.
Does a DVR or NVR overwrite old recordings?
Yes. When the drive is full, most recorders overwrite the oldest footage automatically. Your recording period is therefore set by the size of the drive.
What memory card should I use in a WiFi camera?
A Class 10 microSD card from the size your camera supports. At ZZ Marts a 64GB card costs Rs 3,400 and a 128GB U3 card Rs 5,400. Higher capacity means more days of footage on the card.
Is H.265 better than H.264 for recording?
Yes, for storage. H.265 compresses video to roughly half the size of H.264 at similar quality, so the same hard drive holds about twice as many days. Turn it on in your recorder if your cameras support it.
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