Seagate Video 2.5 HDD Hard Drive - Internal (ST500VT000)

Name: Seagate Video 2.5 HDD Hard Drive - Internal (ST500VT000)
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B00XS40H0I

Status: Seagate Video 2.5 HDD Hard Drive - Internal: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:35 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same hard drive): Vansuny 128GB SATA III SSD Internal Solid State…, $22.88 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:18 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Seagate Video 2.5 HDD Hard Drive: Purpose-built for 24x7 STB and DVR video streaming workloads; main trade-off: spinning platter drive, so no SSD-class random read speeds.

Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:35 UTC

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 3 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:

Same hard drive: Vansuny 128GB SATA III SSD Internal Solid State… — $22.88 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:18 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $22.88

Same hard drive: SSD SATA 2.5" 64GB Dogfish Internal Solid State… — $36.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:19 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $36.99

Same hard drive: Vansuny 256GB SATA III SSD Internal Solid State… — $49.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:14 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $49.99

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-07

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Purpose-built for 24x7 STB and DVR video streaming workloads
✓ Industry-leading 0.55% annualized failure rate claimed by Seagate
✓ Firmware tuned for smooth recording and playback, not just raw throughput
✓ 2.5-inch form factor fits compact DVR and set-top-box chassis

Cons

✗ Spinning platter drive, so no SSD-class random read speeds
✗ Optimized for sequential video, not OS boot or gaming load times
✗ Listed under SSDs but is a mechanical HDD, which confuses buyers
✗ Seagate notes usable capacity may vary from the 500GB label

Manufacturer description

From the ManufacturerStream, record and playback your customer's favorite video content with the unparalleled reliability and performance of Seagate Video 2.5 HDD.

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Seagate expands video hard drive offerings to a 2.5" platform
Purpose-built 2.5" video drives designed specifically for STB and DVR manufacturers to support 24 x 7 applications
Choose the drive with optimized streaming, recording and playback of your favorite video content
Reliability and performance equal to Seagate Video 3.5 HDDs
Industry leading AFR of 0.55 %
The available storage capacity may vary.

Full Specifications

Brand	Seagate
Model Name	ST500VT000
Read Speed	375 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count	1 Count
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Media Speed	350-370 megabytes_per_second
Model Number	ST500VT000
Built-In Media	Video 2.5 HDD 500GB SATA
Hard Disk Size	500 GB
Hard-Drive Size	500 GB
Mfr Part Number	ST500VT000
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Transfer Rate	375 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure Material	Aluminum/Glass
Additional Features	Portable
Hard Disk Interface	Serial ATA
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk

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Amazon shows no buyable offer for Seagate Video 2.5 HDD Hard Drive - Internal at the last check. The closest in-stock match with the same hard drive is Vansuny 128GB SATA III SSD Internal Solid State…. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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