Drive comparison
ST3000VX009 vs ST3000VX014
Seagate SkyHawk 3TB and Seagate SkyHawk 3TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Seagate
SkyHawk 3TB
ST3000VX009
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$294.45
Amazon US · New listing ↗ASIN B07BL2KHGY · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:45 UTC
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SkyHawk 3TB
ST3000VX014
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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What differs between these models?
- Average operating power (W): ST3000VX009 lists 3.5; ST3000VX014 lists 3.7.
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 | ST3000VX009 | ST3000VX014 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Seagate |
| Product family | SkyHawk | SkyHawk |
| Model number | ST3000VX009 | ST3000VX014 |
| Capacity (TB) | 3 | 3 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | 256 | 256 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Average idle power (W) | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 | 8760 |
| Cameras supported (up to) | 64 | 64 |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | 180 | 180 |
| Average operating power (W) | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Yes | Not recorded |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 3 years (eligible new drives) | 3 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 180 | 180 |
| Load/unload cycles | Not recorded | 600000 |
Compatibility and buying checks
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Manufacturer sources
ST3000VX009
Seagate SkyHawk manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 3
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
ST3000VX014
Seagate SkyHawk manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 2
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.