CT2000P3PSSD8 vs ST2000VN003
Crucial CT2000P3PSSD8 (2TB) versus Seagate ST2000VN003 (2TB)
Verdict
For a NAS or any RAID array, the ST2000VN003 is the clear pick - it's a CMR drive, while the CT2000P3PSSD8 uses recording, which is not recommended for RAID. Only consider the CT2000P3PSSD8 for single-drive or archival use.
| CT2000P3PSSD8 | ST2000VN003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Recording tech | CMR | |
| RAID / NAS safe | No | Yes |
| Class | Desktop | NAS |
| Spindle speed | - | 5400 RPM |
| Cache | - | 256 MB |
| Noise (idle) | - | - |
| Fill | - | Air |
| Interface | NVMe | SATA |
| Failure rate (AFR) | - | - |
| Price / TB | $162.00 | $89.54 |
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.