Drive comparison
ST6000NE0021 vs WD6005FRYZ
Seagate IronWolf Pro 6TB and Western Digital WD Gold 6TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Seagate
IronWolf Pro 6TB
ST6000NE0021
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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WD Gold 6TB
WD6005FRYZ
SATA 6Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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What differs between these models?
- Interface: ST6000NE0021 lists SATA 6 Gb/s; WD6005FRYZ lists SATA 6Gb/s.
A larger cache, higher RPM or higher advertised sequential speed alone does not establish which drive is better for your workload.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | ST6000NE0021 | WD6005FRYZ |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Western Digital |
| Product family | IronWolf Pro | WD Gold |
| Model number | ST6000NE0021 | WD6005FRYZ |
| Capacity (TB) | 6 | 6 |
| RPM | 7200 | 7200 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Yes | Not recorded |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| Recording | Not recorded | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | Not recorded | 256 |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | Not recorded | 550 |
| Logical sector size (bytes) | Not recorded | 512 |
| Physical sector size (bytes) | Not recorded | 4096 |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | Not recorded | 275 |
Compatibility and buying checks
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Manufacturer sources
ST6000NE0021
Seagate IronWolf Pro manufacturer specifications ↗
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
WD6005FRYZ
Western Digital WD Gold manufacturer datasheet ↗
Reviewed 2026-08-21. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.