WD60EZAX vs WD60EZAZ
NAS drive head-to-head - specs, value and live price side by side.
Verdict
For a NAS or any RAID array, the WD60EZAX is the pick - it's CMR. The WD60EZAZ uses SMR recording, which is not recommended for RAID (single-drive or archival use only).
Value at a glance
Price / TB
WD60EZAX
$40.83
WD60EZAZ
$48.17
Capacity
WD60EZAX
6 TB
WD60EZAZ
6 TB
Noise (idle)
WD60EZAX
23 dB
WD60EZAZ
23 dB
Price history · UK, cheapest per day
WD60EZAX £275
WD60EZAZ £334
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| WD60EZAX | WD60EZAZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6 TB | 6 TB |
| Recording tech | CMR | SMR |
| RAID / NAS safe | Yes | No |
| Class | Desktop | Desktop |
| Spindle speed | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Cache | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Noise (idle) | 23 dB | 23 dB |
| Fill | Air | Air |
| Interface | SATA | SATA |
| Failure rate (AFR) | - | - |
| Price / TB | $40.83 | $48.17 |
| Buy |
£275
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£334
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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.
WD60EZAX
No Backblaze failure data for this model.
2yr warranty
WD60EZAZ
No Backblaze failure data for this model.
2yr warranty