Noise -- WD Red Plus 14TB (WD140EFGX) vs. WD Red Pro 22TB (WD221KFGX)

[Enquiries]

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

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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.