Workload rating (TB/year): ST6000NE000 lists 300; ST6000VN0033 lists 180.
Average operating power (W): ST6000NE000 lists 9.3; ST6000VN0033 lists 8.1.
Manufacturer limited warranty: ST6000NE000 lists 5 years (eligible new drives); ST6000VN0033 lists 3 years (eligible new drives).
Sustained transfer (up to MB/s): ST6000NE000 lists 220; ST6000VN0033 lists 210.

A larger cache, higher RPM or higher advertised sequential speed alone does not establish which drive is better for your workload.

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Manufacturer specifications for ST6000NE000 and ST6000VN0033
Specification	ST6000NE000	ST6000VN0033
Manufacturer	Seagate	Seagate
Product family	IronWolf Pro	IronWolf
Model number	ST6000NE000	ST6000VN0033
Capacity (TB)	6	6
RPM	7200	7200
Interface	SATA 6 Gb/s	SATA 6 Gb/s
Recording	CMR	Not recorded
Cache (MB)	256	256
Form factor	3.5-inch	3.5-inch
Power-on hours per year	8760	8760
Workload rating (TB/year)	300	180
Average operating power (W)	9.3	8.1
Rotational vibration sensors	Yes	Yes
Manufacturer limited warranty	5 years (eligible new drives)	3 years (eligible new drives)
Sustained transfer (up to MB/s)	220	210

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Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.

Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.