The Seagate Barracuda 4TB wins in 3 out of 5 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is MSRP (20% better).
Recommendation
Choose Barracuda 4TB if you want the best overall performance — especially msrp.
| Spec | SeagateBarracuda 4TB | Western DigitalWD Red Plus 4TB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Capacity | 4000 GB | 4000 GB |
| Type | HDD | HDD |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5" | 3.5" |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read | 190 MB/s+3% | 185 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | 190 MB/s+3% | 185 MB/s |
| Features | ||
| DRAM Cache | Yes | Yes |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $80−20% | $100 |
| Release Date | Jun 2016 | Jun 2020 |
