Question 1

Which is better, WD Red Plus 8TB (WD80EFPX) or Toshiba N300 8TB (HDWG480)?

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 Toshiba N300 8TB (HDWG480) scored 8.6/10 in our Best NAS Hard Drives 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the WD Red Plus 8TB (WD80EFPX) worth it over the Toshiba N300 8TB (HDWG480)?

Accepted Answer

The WD Red Plus 8TB (WD80EFPX) scores 8.7/10 while the Toshiba N300 8TB (HDWG480) scores 8.6/10. 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 Toshiba N300 8TB (HDWG480): Which to Buy?