5-Bay NAS Enclosure vs Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400
Choosing NAS storage & drives is a format-versus-cost decision here. The 5-Bay Black Network Attached Storage NAS Enclosure w/ Drive Trays is the more clearly specified enclosure option, while the Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series is the lower-price route. If an enclosure format is your priority, choose the first; if the named BlackArmor series and lower upfront cost matter more, choose the second. Neither should be treated as a performance winner from price alone.
Quick verdict
The 5-Bay Black Network Attached Storage NAS Enclosure w/ Drive Trays is the better fit for shoppers who want a product explicitly presented as a NAS enclosure with drive trays. The Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series is the more economical choice, with a $131 gap between the two listed prices. The deciding question is whether the enclosure format or the lower purchase amount matters more for your setup.
At a glance
| Product | Listed price | Explicitly named format or capacity | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Bay Black NAS Enclosure w/ Drive Trays | USD 170.00 | NAS enclosure; 5 bays | Used |
| Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series | USD 39.00 | BlackArmor NAS 400 series | Used |
Where each product wins
The enclosure wins when a multi-bay NAS format is the deciding requirement: five bays are explicitly identified, giving the choice a clear capacity-related focus. Seagate wins when the lower listed price is the deciding filter: the absolute spread is $131. These are different kinds of fit rather than a performance ranking. Both products are listed as Used, so condition is a consideration for either choice but does not separate them.
Product notes
5-Bay Black Network Attached Storage NAS Enclosure w/ Drive Trays
The enclosure is the clearer match for shoppers who want a dedicated NAS enclosure with drive trays named directly. Its description positions it for home or small-office storage and sharing of files, photos, and videos across multiple devices, making that intended role easy to picture. The listed price is USD 170.00, the higher figure in this pairing. The condition is Used, and the description says the power indicator turns on but that no additional testing has been done. That is the key limitation: a power-on indication is not the same as broader testing. Choose it for the explicit enclosure format; reconsider if the price or testing limitation outweighs that fit.
Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series
The Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series suits shoppers who want the named series without paying the enclosure's USD 170.00 listed price. At USD 39.00, it is the lower-priced side of this head-to-head, making the $131 spread the central reason to consider it. Its concrete limitation is the listed condition: Used. The title supplies a specific NAS 400 series phrase for shoppers whose target is that named device. The lower price does not establish a performance advantage, so the choice should stay focused on purchase cost and product fit. Choose it when the series name and lower upfront price matter most.
Final choice by use case
Choose the 5-Bay Black Network Attached Storage NAS Enclosure w/ Drive Trays for a home or small-office setup where the stated multi-bay enclosure format is the main requirement. Choose the Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series when the named series and lower purchase amount are the stronger priorities. In short, the enclosure offers the clearer form-factor match, while Seagate offers the simpler price-led decision.
