I thought id start a "which 6tb" thread since im about due to replace my 2tb backup drive collection.  Rules are no shingle(cant be used for parity) or astronomically priced enterprise drives(under $300).

 

WD60EFRX                      WD Red

WD60EZRX                    WD Green

WD60PURX                      WD Purple

STBD6000100                Seagate Desktop

H3IKNAS600012872SN  HGST Deskstar NAS

 

 

Backblaze prefer the WD Reds over Seagate, but haven't tested the HGST NAS drvies yet.

 

https://www.backblaze.com/blog/6-tb-hard-drive-face-off/

 

Personally, I'd go with a HGST for parity and Reds for data as they're much cheaper in Canada.

I have the HGST 6TB's, They are more expensive, but I'm happy with them.  225MB/s on the outer tracks!

I have the Seagate 6TB's but only because they were in the $200 range.

 

I'm not as happy with them since the mid drive position screw holes are missing on the sides and underside.

I understand why, but I have issue with it in my Fractal Design R4 Case in that I cannot bolt the front of the drive down tight.

I'm concerned of the potential vibration over the long term.

There's only one drive on that list I would buy.