WD Black 5TB vs 6TB recording comparison, is this normal?

[itaybraverman]

Hi there everyone,

Would appreciate the forum's help determining if the noise of my new 6TB WD Black is normal.
I’ve always used WD Blacks, but the one I just got is by far the noisiest, in a level that I think its failing.
I’ve recorded both my old 5TB (WD5001FZWX) and the new 6TB (WD6002FZWX) while doing a quick lifeguard test. (Both were mounted in the exact same spot using the case rubber based screws)

WD Black 6TB
(check out the noise between 0:15-0:35)

WD Black 5TB

Thank you

Itay

[Amarbir[CDR-Labs]]

Well,
I have heard the noise of your 6TB and to me its normal head seek noise wow i am impressed its pretty fast imho .

[itaybraverman]

Amarbir, thanks for the answer,

So in this case, why there is such a big noise differences compared to the 5TB drive(which is almost ~90% quieter). Did WD use different technology with the 6TB drive?

Thanks

[Amarbir[CDR-Labs]]

Amarbir, thanks for the answer,

So in this case, why there is such a big noise differences compared to the 5TB drive(which is almost ~90% quieter). Did WD use different technology with the 6TB drive?

Thanks

Well,
A User Can Setup the Noise Level and Seek Performance Using Some Utility ,I Think Its Called APM Or Something ,Might Be Frank Can shed Some Light

[northwind]

I would RMA the 6TB drive.

[Amarbir[CDR-Labs]]

I would RMA the 6TB drive.

Well,
On what basis ,The hdd is seeking extremely fast and doing the job its suppose to

[scratchy]

Take no chances. Download wd tools and see what it comes up with. You have come here because you have a doubt so rma it or take it back to the shop.

[itaybraverman]

Hi everyone,

So first of all, thank you for your answers and opinions.

I've just received a brand new 6TB black (as part of an advanced RMA), and the result is that the drive has the exact same noise level like the previous one (which is very loud).
Once again, compared to the current installed Black 5TB, Black 1TB and Green 2TB, I would say that its ~70% louder when spinning.

I decided to keep the original one, but I'm definitely going to write a note in NewEgg, as its crucial for those who are interested in building a quite setup.

Have a great day and thank you!