Question 1

Which is better, WD Red Plus 8TB (WD80EFPX) or Seagate IronWolf Pro 8TB (ST8000NE001)?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the WD Red Plus 8TB (WD80EFPX) scores higher overall at 8.7/10. The WD Red Plus 8TB (WD80EFPX) scored 8.7/10 and the Seagate IronWolf Pro 8TB (ST8000NE001) scored 8.5/10 in our Best NAS Hard Drives 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the WD Red Plus 8TB (WD80EFPX) worth it over the Seagate IronWolf Pro 8TB (ST8000NE001)?

Accepted Answer

The WD Red Plus 8TB (WD80EFPX) scores 8.7/10 while the Seagate IronWolf Pro 8TB (ST8000NE001) scores 8.5/10. The WD Red Plus 8TB (WD80EFPX) is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best NAS Hard Drives 2026 category.

WD Red Plus 8TB (WD80EFPX) vs Seagate IronWolf Pro 8TB (ST8000NE001): Which to Buy?