Drive comparison
ST8000VN004 vs MG10ADA800E
Seagate IronWolf 8TB and Toshiba MG10 8TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Seagate
IronWolf 8TB
ST8000VN004
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$289.99
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Toshiba
MG10 8TB
MG10ADA800E
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$449.00
Amazon US · New listing ↗ASIN B0DJXDL7C2 · as of Sep 12, 2026 04:47 UTC
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What differs between these models?
- Workload rating (TB/year): ST8000VN004 lists 180; MG10ADA800E lists 550.
- Manufacturer limited warranty: ST8000VN004 lists 3 years (eligible new drives); MG10ADA800E lists 5 years (eligible new drives).
- Sustained transfer (up to MB/s): ST8000VN004 lists 210; MG10ADA800E lists 281.
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 | ST8000VN004 | MG10ADA800E |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Toshiba |
| Product family | IronWolf | MG10 |
| Model number | ST8000VN004 | MG10ADA800E |
| Capacity (TB) | 8 | 8 |
| RPM | 7200 | 7200 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR | Not recorded |
| Cache (MB) | 256 | Not recorded |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Load/unload cycles | 600000 | Not recorded |
| Average idle power (W) | 7.8 | Not recorded |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 | Not recorded |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | 180 | 550 |
| Average operating power (W) | 10.1 | Not recorded |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Yes | Not recorded |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 3 years (eligible new drives) | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 210 | 281 |
| Cache (MiB) | Not recorded | 512 |
| Sector format | Not recorded | 512e |
Compatibility and buying checks
- Check sector-format support in the controller and operating system, particularly for native 4K (4Kn) variants.
- Compare new and renewed offers separately. The manufacturer specification does not guarantee the warranty or return policy of a marketplace seller.
Manufacturer sources
ST8000VN004
Seagate IronWolf manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 2
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
MG10ADA800E
Toshiba MG10 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 10
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.