{
  "id": 17956274,
  "title": "WD Red Pro 18TB NAS drive deal: This 4-star hard drive hits the sweet spot for storage expansion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/wd-red-pro-18tb-nas-drive-deal-this-4-star-hard-drive-hits-the-sweet",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-03T11:18:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/pro/wd-red-pro-18tb-nas-drive-deal-this-4-star-hard-drive-hits-the-sweet-spot-for-storage-expansion"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Western Digital's WD Red Pro 18TB NAS hard drive is currently on sale for $699.99, a $155 discount from its original price of $854.99. This 3.5-inch drive boasts 18TB of capacity, spinning at 7,200rpm with a 512MB cache and a SATA 6Gb/s interface. Built for reliability in demanding NAS systems, it comes with a five-year limited warranty, making it an attractive option for NAS owners, home lab builders, and small businesses requiring high-capacity, always-on storage.\n\nThe WD Red Pro line is renowned for its resilience and suitability for multi-bay systems that operate continuously. While it may not be the fastest drive on the market, its focus on long-term reliability is particularly valuable for those investing in such expensive hard drives. Compared to higher-capacity offerings (22TB to 26TB), 18TB strikes a balance between ample storage and a lower initial cost.\n\nThough the price of this hard drive has increased in recent years, reaching $300 a few years ago, it remains a reasonable deal in the current market. The current discount provides significant savings on one of WD's highest-capacity NAS drives. However, if you only need a backup drive for a single PC, prefer a quiet setup, or can wait for potential price reductions, this drive may not be the best choice for you. Overall, the WD Red Pro 18TB is recommended for those seeking a high-capacity, heavy-duty storage solution with a solid warranty.",
  "summary": "Western Digital’s Red Pro 18TB drops $155. The NAS drive scored 4 stars in our tests, with 7,200rpm speeds built for always-on storage in multi-bay systems.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}