Choosing among NAS storage & drives means resolving a specific trade-off: do you want a clearly described network-storage unit with defined hardware details, or do you want the lowest listed price and a named series? NETGEAR ReadyNAS RND-6A RNDU6000-100NAS and Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series point in different directions. The useful shortcut is to prioritize the details your setup actually depends on before comparing the upfront cost.
Quick verdict
NETGEAR ReadyNAS RND-6A RNDU6000-100NAS is the clearer fit when an explicitly named model and format matter. It carries the higher listed price, but its description gives shoppers more configuration detail to work with. Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series is the price-led alternative, pairing its series name with the lower listed price. Both are marked Used, so condition does not separate them. If your priority is a specified NAS format, lean NETGEAR; if the initial outlay dominates the decision, lean Seagate.
Price and key differences
| Product | Listed price | Explicitly named details |
|---|---|---|
| NETGEAR ReadyNAS RND-6A | $129.99 | 6-Bay Network Attached Storage; RJ-45 and USB-A |
| Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series | $39.00 | NAS device; BlackArmor NAS 400 series |
Where each product wins
- NETGEAR ReadyNAS RND-6A wins on configuration clarity. The named ReadyNAS model and explicit format give a more defined starting point for a planned NAS setup.
- Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series wins when the price gap is decisive. A $90.99 absolute spread separates the two, making the Seagate the straightforward choice for a price-led comparison.
Product notes
NETGEAR ReadyNAS RND-6A RNDU6000-100NAS
NETGEAR ReadyNAS RND-6A RNDU6000-100NAS is the better fit when a specific ReadyNAS model is central to the decision. The complete model designation and named network-storage type give a concrete match for shoppers planning around that format. The practical limitation is clear: the item is Used, and cables and hard drives are not included. Its $129.99 price therefore covers the named unit without those additions. Choose NETGEAR when the model designation and defined format are worth accepting that extra preparation. It is a focused choice for someone who already knows the kind of NAS hardware they want, rather than someone choosing on price alone.
Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series
Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series makes sense when the BlackArmor name and the smallest listed outlay are the main priorities. The $39.00 price is its clearest reason to choose, and the title keeps the series identity visible. Its concrete limitation is the Used condition, which means the lower entry point should be weighed alongside the item's condition rather than treated as a condition advantage. Compared with NETGEAR's title, Seagate's wording is less specific about the hardware format and connection details. Choose it when a price-led NAS decision is enough and you do not need the title itself to spell out a particular bay count or port set.
Final choice by use case
- Choose NETGEAR ReadyNAS RND-6A RNDU6000-100NAS for a defined six-bay setup or when RJ-45 and USB-A details are central to the intended arrangement. Factor in the separate hard-drive and cable requirement.
- Choose Seagate BlackArmor NAS 400 series when the lower listed price and series name matter more than a fully specified format in the title. Its Used condition remains the main limitation.
- If you are still split, use the $90.99 spread as the tie-breaker: NETGEAR is the configuration-led choice, while Seagate is the price-led choice.
