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Noise -- WD Red Plus 14TB (WD140EFGX) vs. WD Red Pro 22TB (WD221KFGX) - Enquiries - 03-20-2023
Hi -- would you be able to compare these specific drives for noise?
I know the Pro-series are generally louder than the Plus-series and the data sheets include the acoustics dB, but I was wondering if there are some other intangibles (e.g., the drive heads spin up/down or clicking) that are worse on the Pro 22TB but might not show up on the spec sheet?
I currently have the Plus 6TB in a storage closet and can barely hear the noise so I'm concerned going to the Pro series might be too loud.
Source: https://nascompares.com/answer/wd-red-or-red-plus-or-wd-red-pro/
and: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=gjJDy1v-Qps
RE: Noise -- WD Red Plus 14TB (WD140EFGX) vs. WD Red Pro 22TB (WD221KFGX) - ed - 03-24-2023
Yes, Pro series usually spin faster and therefore generates vibrations.
The other thing is the biggest capacity drives and their clicking noise.
You will definitely get a less annoying experience with plus type of drives with smaller capacity.
If you do not keep your NAS in the bedroom, you bay be ok with vibration.