Drive comparison
ST8000VX0012 vs ST8000VX008
Seagate Surveillance HDD 8TB and Seagate SkyHawk 8TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Seagate
Surveillance HDD 8TB
ST8000VX0012
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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SkyHawk 8TB
ST8000VX008
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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What differs between these models?
The recorded specifications do not establish a performance advantage for either model. Compare compatibility, the exact offer and the manufacturer documents below.
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 | ST8000VX0012 | ST8000VX008 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Seagate |
| Product family | Surveillance HDD | SkyHawk |
| Model number | ST8000VX0012 | ST8000VX008 |
| Capacity (TB) | 8 | 8 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache (MB) | 256 | 256 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Package variant | +Rescue model (confirm service eligibility) | Not recorded |
| Load/unload cycles | 300000 | Not recorded |
| Drive bays supported | 8+ | Not recorded |
| Average idle power (W) | 7.6 | Not recorded |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 | Not recorded |
| Cameras supported (up to) | 64 | Not recorded |
| Average operating power (W) | 9 | Not recorded |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 3 years (eligible new drives) | Not recorded |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 230 | Not recorded |
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Manufacturer sources
ST8000VX0012
Seagate Surveillance HDD manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 2
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
ST8000VX008
Seagate SkyHawk manufacturer specifications ↗
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.