Drive comparison
ST6000VN0041 vs WD60EFPX
Seagate IronWolf 6TB and Western Digital WD Red Plus 6TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Seagate
IronWolf 6TB
ST6000VN0041
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$319.00
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Western Digital
WD Red Plus 6TB
WD60EFPX
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$333.00
Amazon US · New listing ↗ASIN B0BDXQ61Z9 · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:46 UTC
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What differs between these models?
- Cache (MB): ST6000VN0041 lists 128; WD60EFPX lists 256.
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 | ST6000VN0041 | WD60EFPX |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Western Digital |
| Product family | IronWolf | WD Red Plus |
| Model number | ST6000VN0041 | WD60EFPX |
| Capacity (TB) | 6 | 6 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache (MB) | 128 | 256 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Yes | Not recorded |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 3 years (eligible new drives) | 3 years (eligible new drives) |
| RPM | Not recorded | 5400 |
| NAS bays | Not recorded | Up to 8 |
| Recording | Not recorded | CMR |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | Not recorded | 180 |
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Manufacturer sources
ST6000VN0041
Seagate IronWolf manufacturer specifications ↗
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
WD60EFPX
WD Red Plus datasheet, September 2025 ↗ · pages 2
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.