DT02ABA600 vs WD6005FFBX
NAS drive head-to-head - specs, value and live price side by side.
Verdict
For a NAS or any RAID array, the WD6005FFBX is the pick - it's CMR. The DT02ABA600 uses SMR recording, which is not recommended for RAID (single-drive or archival use only).
Value at a glance
Capacity
DT02ABA600
6 TB
WD6005FFBX
6 TB
Price history · UK, cheapest per day
WD6005FFBX £264
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| DT02ABA600 | WD6005FFBX | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6 TB | 6 TB |
| Recording tech | SMR | CMR |
| RAID / NAS safe | No | Yes |
| Class | Desktop | NAS-Pro |
| Spindle speed | 5400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Noise (idle) | - | 20 dB |
| Fill | Air | Air |
| Interface | SATA | SATA |
| Failure rate (AFR) | - | - |
| Price / TB | - | $50.74 |
| Buy | No UK price yet |
£264
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DT02ABA600
No Backblaze failure data for this model.
2yr warranty
WD6005FFBX
No Backblaze failure data for this model.
5yr warranty · 300 TB/yr rated · 1,000,000h MTBF