ST3000VN006 vs WD30EFAX
NAS drive head-to-head - specs, value and live price side by side.
Verdict
For a NAS or any RAID array, the ST3000VN006 is the pick - it's CMR. The WD30EFAX uses SMR recording, which is not recommended for RAID (single-drive or archival use only).
Value at a glance
Price / TB
ST3000VN006
$107.98
WD30EFAX
$64.60
Capacity
ST3000VN006
3 TB
WD30EFAX
3 TB
Price history · CA, cheapest per day
ST3000VN006 C$232
WD30EFAX C$183
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| ST3000VN006 | WD30EFAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3 TB | 3 TB |
| Recording tech | CMR | SMR |
| RAID / NAS safe | Yes | No |
| Class | NAS | NAS |
| Spindle speed | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Cache | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Noise (idle) | - | 23 dB |
| Fill | Air | Air |
| Interface | SATA | SATA |
| Failure rate (AFR) | - | - |
| Price / TB | $107.98 | $64.60 |
| Buy | No CA price yet | No CA price yet |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger spec for a NAS build. Failure rates from Backblaze Drive Stats where available; $/TB uses the cheapest live price. Buy links are Amazon affiliate.
ST3000VN006
No Backblaze failure data for this model.
3yr warranty · 180 TB/yr rated · 1,000,000h MTBF
WD30EFAX
No Backblaze failure data for this model.
3yr warranty · 180 TB/yr rated · 1,000,000h MTBF