Drive comparison
ST12000NM003G vs HDWG51CXZSTB
Seagate Exos X16 12TB and Toshiba N300 Pro 12TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Seagate
Exos X16 12TB
ST12000NM003G
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$499.45
Amazon US · New listing ↗ASIN B095MT28PQ · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:02 UTC
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N300 Pro 12TB
HDWG51CXZSTB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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What differs between these models?
- Cache (MB): ST12000NM003G lists 256; HDWG51CXZSTB lists 512.
- Sustained transfer (up to MB/s): ST12000NM003G lists 233; HDWG51CXZSTB lists 281.
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 | ST12000NM003G | HDWG51CXZSTB |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Toshiba |
| Product family | Exos X16 | N300 Pro |
| Model number | ST12000NM003G | HDWG51CXZSTB |
| Capacity (TB) | 12 | 12 |
| RPM | 7200 | 7200 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache (MB) | 256 | 512 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Average idle power (W) | 5 | Not recorded |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 | Not recorded |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 233 | 281 |
| NAS bays | Not recorded | 24 |
| Recording | Not recorded | CMR |
| Sector format | Not recorded | 512e |
| Idle power (W) | Not recorded | 3.5 |
| Package / region | Not recorded | US retail; manufacturer-documented bulk package alias |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | Not recorded | 300 |
| Average operating power (W) | Not recorded | 6.85 |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Not recorded | Yes |
Compatibility and buying checks
- Check sector-format support in the controller and operating system, particularly for native 4K (4Kn) variants.
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Manufacturer sources
ST12000NM003G
Seagate Exos X16 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 2
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
HDWG51CXZSTB
Toshiba N300 Pro US datasheet TAEC-2839-R2.0, July 2026 ↗ · pages 5, 7
Reviewed 2026-09-08. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.