The WD Marvel utility is typically offered in several tiers, with the "Full Version" (often associated with the ) offering capabilities that the free or standard versions lack:
| Feature | Free Demo / Other Tools | WD Marvel Full Version | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Read S.M.A.R.T. data | Yes | Yes | | Surface scan | Yes | Yes | | Firmware module backup | Limited (read only) | Full read/write/erase | | Translator rebuild | No | Yes (T2 command) | | Head deactivation | No | Yes | | SA format | No | Yes | | Price | $0 | Commercial (approx. $300–$500) | wd marvel full version
The full version provides access to the "Service Area" (SA) of the drive, where the firmware is stored. Key features include: The WD Marvel utility is typically offered in
Added new tests for the ARCO process and RLBA changing capabilities. Key features include: Added new tests for the