WD Red Plus 4TB

Specifications

Capacity

4TB

Interface

SATA III

Form Factor

3.5-inch

Endurance

—

Warranty

3 years

Brand

WD

Price / TB

$115.00/TB

Value Score Breakdown

Our Verdict

The WD Red Plus 4TB runs at 5640 RPM — slower than the Seagate IronWolf and Toshiba N300, which both spin at 7200 RPM. The lower spin speed reduces heat and power draw, which WD positions as an advantage for always-on home NAS units, at the cost of slightly lower sequential throughput. At $300 for 4TB the price-per-TB is poor compared to the Toshiba N300 4TB at $105. Verify current pricing before buying — this product may be incorrectly quoted. For home NAS builds where Synology or QNAP compatibility list recognition matters, the Red Plus brand carries strong ecosystem support; on price per TB, the N300 and IronWolf offer better value.