# Seagate IronWolf 8TB vs WD Red Plus 8TB

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Purpose: Compare current 8TB IronWolf and WD Red Plus models by RPM, speed, cache, power, noise, CMR, workload, warranty and price.
Direct answer: For maximum cited 8TB IronWolf performance, ST8000VN004 is the 7,200 RPM option. For lower IronWolf power and noise, ST8000VN002 is the better fit. WD80EFPX offers the highest cited Red Plus 8TB transfer rate, while WD80EFZZ is a slower 128MB-cache revision. The best buy is the exact model that matches your noise, power and throughput priorities at today’s price.

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