Seagate Portable 5TB vs WD Red Pro 4TB
Specs compared
| Spec | Seagate Portable 5TB | WD Red Pro 4TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5TB | 4.1TB |
| Interface | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Read Speed | 130 MB/s | — |
| Write Speed | 120 MB/s | — |
| Endurance | — | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Value Score | 50.1 | 75.0 |
| Price / TB | $44.00/TB | $0.00/TB |
| Current Price | $219.99 | $99.99 |
Our verdict
WD Red Pro 4TB significantly wins our Value Score comparison (75.0 vs 50.1), making it the better-value external hdd at current Amazon prices. The Seagate Portable 5TB offers 5TB of storage vs 4.096TB for the WD Red Pro 4TB. It is also the cheaper option right now at $99.99 vs $219.99. Value Score is calculated daily from price, price per TB, read speed, endurance TBW, and warranty — so rankings shift as prices change. Check back to see if today's winner still leads.
Value Score combines price per TB (35%), speed (25%), endurance (20%), warranty (10%), and reviews (10%). Updated daily from Amazon.