WD Red Pro 18TB NAS drive deal: This 4-star hard drive hits the sweet spot for storage expansion
We've always liked testing Western Digital's WD Red Pro line of NAS HDDs, which emphasize reliable for long-term storage. During reviews, we've found it difficult to argue with the resilience of this drive.
For a limited time, the WD Red Pro 18TB hard drive is $700 (was $855) at Newegg when you use code BNWF49. That equals almost 4 cents per GB. While not the cheapest high-capacity drive (especially as component costs soar), for sheer reliability, the Red Pro range comes recommended by us.
• Best for: NAS owners, home lab builders, and small businesses that need high-capacity, always-on storage.
• Why we like it: 18TB of capacity in a single drive, 7,200rpm speeds with a 512MB cache, a 300TB-per-year workload rating for NAS systems with up to 24 bays, and a five-year warranty. Other capacities are available, from 4TB to 26TB.
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