WD RED vs BLUE

andrew_271

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Hello.i want a cheap 3TB HDD for gaming and storage..I can't choose between WD30EFRX and WD30EZRZ.The blue is 30euro cheaper.. What's the difference between them?
 
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Here are the main differences between the two WD drives:

WD30EFRX (Red)
Load/unload cycles: 600,000
Warranty: 3 years
Avg. Idle Power Consumption: 2.7W
Max. Operating Temperature: 65C
Avg. Noise during Seek: 24dBA
Typical Use: NAS Systems

WD30EZRZ (Blue)
Load/unload cycles: 300,000
Warranty: 2 years
Avg. Idele Power Consumption: 3.0W
Max. Operating Temperature: 60C
Avg. Noise during Seek: 27dBA
Typical Use: General Storage
Here are the main differences between the two WD drives:

WD30EFRX (Red)
Load/unload cycles: 600,000
Warranty: 3 years
Avg. Idle Power Consumption: 2.7W
Max. Operating Temperature: 65C
Avg. Noise during Seek: 24dBA
Typical Use: NAS Systems

WD30EZRZ (Blue)
Load/unload cycles: 300,000
Warranty: 2 years
Avg. Idele Power Consumption: 3.0W
Max. Operating Temperature: 60C
Avg. Noise during Seek: 27dBA
Typical Use: General Storage
 
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