Drive comparison
ST12000VE001 vs ST12000VE003
Seagate SkyHawk AI 12TB and Seagate SkyHawk AI 12TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Seagate
SkyHawk AI 12TB
ST12000VE001
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$697.00
Amazon US · Used / renewed listing ↗ASIN B0CN88NBDW · as of Sep 12, 2026 10:59 UTC
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Seagate
SkyHawk AI 12TB
ST12000VE003
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$545.00
Amazon US · New listing ↗ASIN B0D7TQPTTL · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:44 UTC
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What differs between these models?
- Cache (MB): ST12000VE001 lists 256; ST12000VE003 lists 512.
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 | ST12000VE001 | ST12000VE003 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Seagate |
| Product family | SkyHawk AI | SkyHawk AI |
| Model number | ST12000VE001 | ST12000VE003 |
| Capacity (TB) | 12 | 12 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | 256 | 512 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Load/unload cycles | 600000 | 600000 |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 | 8760 |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | 550 | 550 |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
Compatibility and buying checks
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Manufacturer sources
ST12000VE001
Seagate SkyHawk AI manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 3
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
ST12000VE003
Seagate SkyHawk AI manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 3
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.