Drive comparison
ST2000NT001 vs ST2000VN003
Seagate IronWolf Pro 2TB and Seagate IronWolf 2TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
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IronWolf Pro 2TB
ST2000NT001
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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IronWolf 2TB
ST2000VN003
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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What differs between these models?
- RPM: ST2000NT001 lists 7200; ST2000VN003 lists 5400.
- Workload rating (TB/year): ST2000NT001 lists 550; ST2000VN003 lists 180.
- Average operating power (W): ST2000NT001 lists 6.7; ST2000VN003 lists 3.1.
- Manufacturer limited warranty: ST2000NT001 lists 5 years (eligible new drives); ST2000VN003 lists 3 years (eligible new drives).
- Sustained transfer (up to MB/s): ST2000NT001 lists 226; ST2000VN003 lists 180.
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 | ST2000NT001 | ST2000VN003 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Seagate |
| Product family | IronWolf Pro | IronWolf |
| Model number | ST2000NT001 | ST2000VN003 |
| Capacity (TB) | 2 | 2 |
| RPM | 7200 | 5400 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | 256 | 256 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 | 8760 |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | 550 | 180 |
| Average operating power (W) | 6.7 | 3.1 |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) | 3 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 226 | 180 |
| Average idle power (W) | Not recorded | 2.8 |
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Manufacturer sources
ST2000NT001
Seagate IronWolf Pro manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 4
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
ST2000VN003
Seagate IronWolf manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 4
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.