Head to head
Seagate IronWolf Pro 32TB vs WD Red Pro 20TB
Our pick
Seagate IronWolf Pro 32TB
NAS Hard Drives
Why this one
- Its 32TB capacity helps fit a large archive into fewer NAS bays, with a five-year hardware warranty and included recovery service subject to its terms.1


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What WD Red Pro 20TB offers
Choose the WD Red Pro 20TB when 20TB per bay fits your storage plan; it lists a five-year warranty and a 550TB yearly workload rating.2
2 models / at a glance
Key differences
What differs
| Specification | Seagate IronWolf Pro 32TB | WD Red Pro 20TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 32 TB1 | 20 TB2 |
More details
| Specification | Seagate IronWolf Pro 32TB | WD Red Pro 20TB |
|---|---|---|
| Workload rating | 550 TB/year1 | 550 TB/year2 |
| Warranty | 5 years1 | 5 years2 |
| MTBF rating | 2,500,000 hours1 | 2,500,000 hours2 |
| Vibration sensors | Yes1 | Yes2 |
| Operating power | 8.3 W1 | Not published |
| Data recovery included | Yes1 | Not published |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s1 | SATA 6Gb/s3 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch4 | 3.5-inch2 |