# Seagate IronWolf 12TB vs WD Red Plus 12TB

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Purpose: Compare IronWolf 12TB and WD Red Plus 12TB models by CMR, speed, cache, power, noise, RAID use, warranty and current price.
Direct answer: Seagate ST12000VN0008 is a balanced 7,200 RPM 12TB CMR drive rated up to 210MB/s. WD120EFGX is the performance choice at up to 260MB/s and 512MB cache but is much louder and higher-power. WD120EFBX is the quiet, efficient Red Plus option at up to 196MB/s. Select the exact model based on where the NAS sits and how heavily it works.

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