Seagate Skyhawk 4TB

Brand: Seagate
Model: Skyhawk 4TB

$257–$284estimated range · from catalog price Jun 22, 2026

Seagate SkyHawk 4TB (ST4000VX007) surveillance HDD: 2016 launch, SATA 3.5-inch, 64MB cache, 190MB/s OD read, 180TB/yr—good for mass storage and cold game libraries.

Storage performance rankTop 63% of storage drives

TierEntry?

Released2016

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Capacity4 TB

TypeHDD

InterfaceSATA

Read speed190 MB/s

Form factor3.5

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Product overview

Introduced in 2016 as part of Seagate’s first‑generation SkyHawk (Guardian Series) surveillance HDD line, the 4TB ST4000VX007 targets 24×7 video capture. The family was announced on July 19, 2016; the 4TB model’s specs include a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, 3.5‑inch form factor, 64MB cache, and up to 190 MB/s sustained OD read.Sourceinvestors.seagate.com

Positioned as an entry‑tier mass‑storage drive, it exists to provide reliable, write‑heavy recording for NVR/DVR systems with an annualized workload rating of 180 TB/year and firmware tuned for continuous streams. It’s a solid pick for bulk PC storage or a cold game library, and for dedicated surveillance recorders where capacity and low cost per TB matter more than speed. 4TB‑and‑up SkyHawk models add rotational‑vibration sensors for multi‑bay stability.Sourceseagate.com

Best for

mass storage
game library

Official product specifications

Specifications

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Capacity4 TB