Drive comparison
ST8000NE0001 vs ST8000VN002
Seagate IronWolf Pro 8TB and Seagate IronWolf 8TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
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IronWolf Pro 8TB
ST8000NE0001
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$258.00
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IronWolf 8TB
ST8000VN002
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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What differs between these models?
- RPM: ST8000NE0001 lists 7200; ST8000VN002 lists 5400.
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 | ST8000NE0001 | ST8000VN002 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Seagate |
| Product family | IronWolf Pro | IronWolf |
| Model number | ST8000NE0001 | ST8000VN002 |
| Capacity (TB) | 8 | 8 |
| RPM | 7200 | 5400 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Recording | Not recorded | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | Not recorded | 256 |
| Load/unload cycles | Not recorded | 600000 |
| Average idle power (W) | Not recorded | 4 |
| Power-on hours per year | Not recorded | 8760 |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | Not recorded | 180 |
| Average operating power (W) | Not recorded | 5.3 |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | Not recorded | 3 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | Not recorded | 202 |
Compatibility and buying checks
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Manufacturer sources
ST8000NE0001
Seagate IronWolf Pro manufacturer specifications ↗
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
ST8000VN002
Seagate IronWolf manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 2
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.