ST2000DM008 vs WD2005FBYZ
NAS drive head-to-head - specs, value and live price side by side.
Verdict
For a NAS or any RAID array, the WD2005FBYZ is the pick - it's CMR. The ST2000DM008 uses SMR recording, which is not recommended for RAID (single-drive or archival use only).
Value at a glance
Price / TB
ST2000DM008
$63.67
WD2005FBYZ
$139.91
Capacity
ST2000DM008
2 TB
WD2005FBYZ
2 TB
Noise (idle)
ST2000DM008
22 dB
WD2005FBYZ
20 dB
Price history · UK, cheapest per day
ST2000DM008 £135
WD2005FBYZ £253
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| ST2000DM008 | WD2005FBYZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Recording tech | SMR | CMR |
| RAID / NAS safe | No | Yes |
| Class | Desktop | Enterprise |
| Spindle speed | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Noise (idle) | 22 dB | 20 dB |
| Fill | Air | Air |
| Interface | SATA | SATA |
| Failure rate (AFR) | - | - |
| Price / TB | $63.67 | $139.91 |
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£135
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£253
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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.
ST2000DM008
No Backblaze failure data for this model.
2yr warranty
WD2005FBYZ
No Backblaze failure data for this model.
5yr warranty · 550 TB/yr rated · 2,500,000h MTBF