Choosing between two used devices for NAS storage & drives is a format-and-fit decision, not just a question of price. One is a D-Link NAS desktop unit; the other is a Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series device. Their descriptions point to different roles, so the useful question is whether your setup prioritizes the D-Link's network-oriented details or the Seagate's simpler device classification.
Quick verdict
The D-Link is the more direct fit for a desktop NAS role when its 12V adapter requirement is workable. The Seagate is the cleaner fit when the BlackArmor NAS 400 designation and External Drive type match your intended role. Both are marked used, so condition is shared rather than a deciding advantage.
At-a-glance comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price comparison |
|---|---|---|
| D-Link DNR-326 NAS Desktop Unit | USD 50.00 | Higher listed price |
| Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series | USD 39.00 | Lower listed price |
Where each product wins
- D-Link wins on interface clarity. Ethernet is explicitly named, giving shoppers a concrete network-connection detail to prioritize.
- Seagate wins on price. Its price is $11 below the D-Link's, creating a clear cost difference without turning that gap into a performance claim.
Product notes
D-Link Network Attached Storage NAS Desktop Unit, Ethernet, Black #DNR-326
The D-Link is the better fit for a shopper who wants a desktop NAS unit and a clearly named Ethernet interface. Its description also places it in a backup and storage role for a home or office network, which makes its intended use easy to identify without guessing at extra capabilities. The main limitation is practical: a 12V adapter is required, and the item is marked Used and "Sold as is." That condition matters more here than the black color, which is simply a listed appearance detail. Pick the D-Link when Ethernet and the desktop-NAS format are central to the setup; pass on it if the adapter requirement or as-is condition does not suit your purchase.
Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series
The Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series offers a clear reason to choose it: the named series gives the purchase a specific target, while the description frames it around centralized storage and management. That makes it a straightforward candidate for shoppers whose intended role aligns with that description. Its concrete limitation in this head-to-head is the stated Type: External Drive, which differs from the D-Link's NAS desktop-unit wording. The distinction matters because the two descriptions do not point to exactly the same format. Choose the Seagate when the BlackArmor NAS 400 series and external-drive classification fit the job; do not assume the series name alone establishes a particular performance level.
Final choice by use case
- Pick the D-Link for a network-first NAS desktop use case, provided the 12V adapter requirement and as-is condition are acceptable.
- Pick the Seagate when the BlackArmor NAS 400 series description aligns more closely with the intended storage role and its External Drive designation fits.
The deciding distinction is the combination of interface wording, device type, and the D-Link's stated power requirement-not an unconfirmed performance difference.
