Cannot Decide Between These Two Seagate Hard Drives

LPolaremail on 15/11/2017 - 15:04
Last edited 15/11/2017 - 15:55 by 1 other user

Hi, guys.

Looking for a extra 4tb hard drive just for everyday use, No NAS. Cannot decide these two. Both Seagate, but hardly tell any difference. I'm aware Ironwolf is for NAS, and Barracuda is just ordinary, any suggestions?

Seagate ST4000VN008 IronWolf Hard Drive

4TB Seagate 3.5" 5900rpm SATA 6Gb/s BarraCuda HDD PN ST4000DM004

Thanks sooo much in advance!

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  scrimshaw on 15/11/2017 - 16:04

  NAS drive:

  Seagate ST4000VN008, 5900RPM, SATAIII 6GB/S, 3.5in, 4TB capacity, AgileArray, 64MB cache.

  IronWolf drives are NAS-optimized for 24x7 in NAS enclosures. Tuned with AgileArray and multi-user technology, IronWolf allows you to do more with your NAS. Backed by a 3 year Seagate warranty.

  Normal drive:

  Seagate ST4000DM004, 4TB Capacity, SATA 6GB/S, 3.5in, 256MB cache. 14th generation of this award-winning desktop hard drive family delivers 4TB of high-performing, eco-friendly digital storage. Designed with industry-leading acoustics and low power levels. Backed by a 2 year Seagate warranty.

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  [Deactivated] on 15/11/2017 - 16:16

  +3

  You're not using it in a NAS, so get the drive thats not meant for use in a NAS?

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  HighAndDry on 15/11/2017 - 16:59

  Building off of @scrimshaw's comment:

  More cache means more effective peak transfer speeds. Get the Barracuda for everyday use.

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  oscargamer on 15/11/2017 - 19:23

  get a NAS………