HDWR460 vs ST6000DM003
NAS drive head-to-head - specs, value and live price side by side.
Verdict
For a NAS or any RAID array, the HDWR460 is the pick - it's CMR. The ST6000DM003 uses SMR recording, which is not recommended for RAID (single-drive or archival use only).
Value at a glance
Price / TB
HDWR460
$78.47
ST6000DM003
$39.79
Capacity
HDWR460
6 TB
ST6000DM003
6 TB
Noise (idle)
HDWR460
20 dB
ST6000DM003
22 dB
Price history · DE, cheapest per day
HDWR460 €464
ST6000DM003 €245
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| HDWR460 | ST6000DM003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6 TB | 6 TB |
| Recording tech | CMR | SMR |
| RAID / NAS safe | Yes | No |
| Class | Desktop | Desktop |
| Spindle speed | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Cache | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Noise (idle) | 20 dB | 22 dB |
| Fill | Air | Air |
| Interface | SATA | SATA |
| Failure rate (AFR) | - | - |
| Price / TB | $78.47 | $39.79 |
| Buy |
€464
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€245
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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.
HDWR460
No Backblaze failure data for this model.
2yr warranty
ST6000DM003
No Backblaze failure data for this model.
2yr warranty