Verdict

For a NAS cache or write-heavy pool, the ZP4000GM3A063 is the safer pick - the WDS400T4B0E uses QLC NAND, which wears out faster and slows badly under sustained writes (light, read-mostly use only).

WDS400T4B0E
WD Blue SN5000 · 4TB · Desktop
C$640 (C$159.91/TB)
ZP4000GM3A063
Seagate FireCuda 530R · 4TB · Desktop
No CA price yet

Value at a glance

Price / TB
WDS400T4B0E $116.74
ZP4000GM3A063 $268.29
Endurance (TBW)
WDS400T4B0E 1,200 TB
ZP4000GM3A063 5,050 TB

Price history

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WDS400T4B0E C$640 ZP4000GM3A063 C$1,286
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C$1,286 C$788 C$290 Nov 2024 Mar 2025 Aug 2025 Jan 2026 Jun 2026 Nov 2026
WDS400T4B0E ZP4000GM3A063
Capacity 4 TB 4 TB
Form factor M.2 M.2
Interface NVMe NVMe
NAND type QLC TLC
Endurance (TBW) 1,200 TB 5,050 TB
DWPD - -
DRAM cache No Yes
Power-loss protection No No
Sustained write - -
Cost / TBW $0.389 $0.213
Price / TB $116.74 $268.29
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WDS400T4B0E

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ZP4000GM3A063

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