Drive comparison
ST1000VN002 vs ST1000VN008
Seagate IronWolf 1TB and Seagate IronWolf 1TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
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IronWolf 1TB
ST1000VN002
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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IronWolf 1TB
ST1000VN008
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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What differs between these models?
- RPM: ST1000VN002 lists 5900; ST1000VN008 lists 5400.
- Cache (MB): ST1000VN002 lists 64; ST1000VN008 lists 256.
- Average idle power (W): ST1000VN002 lists 2.5; ST1000VN008 lists 2.8.
- Average operating power (W): ST1000VN002 lists 3.76; ST1000VN008 lists 3.1.
- Rotational vibration sensors: ST1000VN002 lists No; ST1000VN008 lists Yes.
A larger cache, higher RPM or higher advertised sequential speed alone does not establish which drive is better for your workload.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | ST1000VN002 | ST1000VN008 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Seagate |
| Product family | IronWolf | IronWolf |
| Model number | ST1000VN002 | ST1000VN008 |
| Capacity (TB) | 1 | 1 |
| RPM | 5900 | 5400 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | 64 | 256 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Average idle power (W) | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 | 8760 |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | 180 | 180 |
| Average operating power (W) | 3.76 | 3.1 |
| Rotational vibration sensors | No | Yes |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 3 years (eligible new drives) | 3 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 180 | 180 |
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Manufacturer sources
ST1000VN002
Seagate IronWolf manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 4
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
ST1000VN008
Seagate IronWolf manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 4
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.