MG06ACA600E vs ST6000DM003
Toshiba MG06ACA600E (6TB) versus Seagate ST6000DM003 (6TB)
Verdict
For a NAS or any RAID array, the MG06ACA600E is the clear pick - it's a CMR drive, while the ST6000DM003 uses SMR recording, which is not recommended for RAID. Only consider the ST6000DM003 for single-drive or archival use.
| MG06ACA600E | ST6000DM003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6 TB | 6 TB |
| Recording tech | CMR | SMR |
| RAID / NAS safe | Yes | No |
| Class | Enterprise | Desktop |
| Spindle speed | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Cache | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Noise (idle) | - | 22 dB |
| Fill | Air | Air |
| Interface | SATA | SATA |
| Failure rate (AFR) | - | - |
| Price / TB | $39.82 | $37.89 |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger spec for a NAS build. Failure rates from Backblaze Drive Stats where available; $/TB shows once live prices are wired.