Western Digital
WD Red Pro 16TB
16 TB · 3.5" · 7,200 RPM
7.9
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Seagate IronWolf Pro 16TB
A 7200 RPM CMR NAS drive backed by a five-year warranty and Seagate's three-year data recovery service.
- 16 TB
- 3.5"
- 7,200 RPM
- CMR
- NAS
PCPR score
7.9
Good
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The short version
The IronWolf Pro 16TB is Seagate's higher-end NAS drive, using CMR recording at 7200 RPM. Tom's Hardware lists a five-year warranty for the line and values its three-year data recovery service, and found it faster than the WD Red Pro in many tests. It suits busy multi-bay NAS units and small businesses. It is not the best choice for a desktop PC, and Tom's Hardware notes less cache than the WD Red Pro on some models.
Pros
- CMR recording at 7200 RPM
- Five-year warranty for the line
- Three-year data recovery service
- Faster than the WD Red Pro in many tests
Cons
- Not ideal for a desktop PC
- Less cache than the WD Red Pro on some models
Best for
- Multi-bay NAS units
- Small business storage
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Full specifications
Core
- Capacity
- 16 TB
- Form factor
- 3.5"
- Interface
- SATA III
Performance
- Spindle speed
- 7,200 RPM
- Recording
- CMR
Features
- Intended use
- NAS
- Warranty
- 5 years
Compatibility notes
- 3.5-inch SATA at 6 Gb/s; needs a 3.5-inch bay or NAS sled.
- CMR recording, so it is suited to RAID arrays.
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Video reviews
Overview · Comparison
WD Red Plus and Red Pro vs Seagate IronWolf and IronWolf Pro - Full Performance, Noise, Power review
SomeTechGuy
Compares WD Red Plus, Red Pro, Seagate IronWolf and IronWolf Pro NAS drives on performance, noise, power and price, though the tested drives are 4TB models.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
PositiveTesting the 14TB, sees a dependable NAS drive with reasonable speed and a very good warranty package, though it trails the WD Red Pro on cache and is not suited to desktops.
3.5/5 · 2023-06-29
Read the sourceTom's Hardware
PositivePicks the IronWolf Pro line as its top NAS choice for strong speed against the WD Red Pro and for its included three-year recovery service.
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Common questions
What does the data recovery service cover?
Tom's Hardware notes that the IronWolf Pro includes a three-year data recovery service, which can avoid what is usually a very costly recovery bill.
Is the IronWolf Pro CMR?
Yes at this capacity. Seagate's list shows CMR recording for IronWolf Pro drives up to 24TB, with HAMR used on larger models.
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