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Seagate Skyhawk 1TB, ST1000VX005, Internal Hard Disk 3.5 inches 64 MB Cache SATA 6 Gb/s (Renewed)
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Seagate Skyhawk 1TB, ST1000VX005, Internal Hard Disk 3.5 inches 64 MB Cache SATA 6 Gb/s (Renewed)

Bottom line: The Amazon Renewed Seagate Skyhawk 1TB is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Capacities up to 10 TB for storing up to 10,000 hours of HD video

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

Smart. Safe. Secure. Seagate Surveillance-Optimized Storage

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Amazon Renewed Seagate Skyhawk 1TB using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. Amazon Renewed's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Workload rates of up to 180 TB per year. A three times higher workload rate than desktop drives. This allows reliable performance in schreibin
  • Surveillance applications are equipped with firmware ImagePerfect that provide around the clock for crisp and clear video.
  • Capacities up to 10 TB for storing up to 10,000 hours of HD video
  • Optimized for monitoring
  • Hybrid DVR Surveillance Systems

Full Specifications

BrandSeagate
Model NameSkyHawk
Unit Count1 Count
Form Factor3.5-inch
Model NumberST1000VX005-cr
Hard Disk Size1 TB
Hard-Drive Size1 TB
Mfr Part NumberST1000VX005-ACR-US
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Hardware PlatformPC
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceSerial ATA
Warranty Description90 days limited warranty
Customer Package TypeStandard Packaging
Hard Disk DescriptionMechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Form Factor3.5 inches
Hardware ConnectivitySATA 6.0 Gb/s

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Seagate Skyhawk 1TB, ST1000VX005, Internal Hard Disk 3.5 inches 64 MB Cache SATA 6 Gb/s (Renewed) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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