ST6000VX009 vs WD60EFAX
NAS drive head-to-head - specs, value and live price side by side.
Verdict
For a NAS or any RAID array, the ST6000VX009 is the pick - it's CMR. The WD60EFAX uses SMR recording, which is not recommended for RAID (single-drive or archival use only).
Value at a glance
Price / TB
ST6000VX009
$44.82
WD60EFAX
$46.62
Capacity
ST6000VX009
6 TB
WD60EFAX
6 TB
Noise (idle)
ST6000VX009
26 dB
WD60EFAX
23 dB
Price history · CA, cheapest per day
ST6000VX009 C$506
WD60EFAX C$476
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| ST6000VX009 | WD60EFAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6 TB | 6 TB |
| Recording tech | CMR | SMR |
| RAID / NAS safe | Yes | No |
| Class | Surveillance | NAS |
| Spindle speed | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Cache | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Noise (idle) | 26 dB | 23 dB |
| Fill | Air | Air |
| Interface | SATA | SATA |
| Failure rate (AFR) | - | - |
| Price / TB | $44.82 | $46.62 |
| 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.
ST6000VX009
No Backblaze failure data for this model.
3yr warranty · 180 TB/yr rated · 1,000,000h MTBF
WD60EFAX
No Backblaze failure data for this model.
3yr warranty · 180 TB/yr rated · 1,000,000h MTBF