Drive comparison
ST8000VE001 vs ST8000VX002
Seagate SkyHawk AI 8TB and Seagate SkyHawk 8TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Seagate
SkyHawk AI 8TB
ST8000VE001
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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SkyHawk 8TB
ST8000VX002
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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What differs between these models?
- Recording: ST8000VE001 lists CMR; ST8000VX002 lists SMR.
- Workload rating (TB/year): ST8000VE001 lists 550; ST8000VX002 lists 180.
- Manufacturer limited warranty: ST8000VE001 lists 5 years (eligible new drives); ST8000VX002 lists 3 years (eligible new drives).
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 | ST8000VE001 | ST8000VX002 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Seagate |
| Product family | SkyHawk AI | SkyHawk |
| Model number | ST8000VE001 | ST8000VX002 |
| Capacity (TB) | 8 | 8 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR | SMR |
| Cache (MB) | 256 | 256 |
| 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 | 180 |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) | 3 years (eligible new drives) |
| Average idle power (W) | Not recorded | 3.4 |
| Average operating power (W) | Not recorded | 5.3 |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | Not recorded | 180 |
Compatibility and buying checks
- One or both drives use SMR recording. Check sustained-write and array requirements before choosing one for a NAS or a write-heavy workload.
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Manufacturer sources
ST8000VE001
Seagate SkyHawk AI manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 4
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
ST8000VX002
Seagate SkyHawk manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 2
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.