CT1000P3PSSD8 vs ST1000VX013
Crucial CT1000P3PSSD8 (1TB) versus Seagate ST1000VX013 (1TB)
Verdict
For a NAS or any RAID array, the ST1000VX013 is the clear pick - it's a CMR drive, while the CT1000P3PSSD8 uses recording, which is not recommended for RAID. Only consider the CT1000P3PSSD8 for single-drive or archival use.
| CT1000P3PSSD8 | ST1000VX013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Recording tech | CMR | |
| RAID / NAS safe | No | Yes |
| Class | Desktop | Surveillance |
| Spindle speed | - | 5900 RPM |
| Cache | - | 64 MB |
| Noise (idle) | - | 26 dB |
| Fill | - | Air |
| Interface | NVMe | SATA |
| Failure rate (AFR) | - | - |
| Price / TB | $205.09 | $73.33 |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger spec for a NAS build. Failure rates from Backblaze Drive Stats where available; $/TB shows once live prices are wired.