Seagate BarraCuda 8TB vs Seagate SkyHawk 4TB Surveillance Internal Hard Drive
Specs compared
| Spec | Seagate BarraCuda 8TB | Seagate SkyHawk 4TB Surveillance Internal Hard Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8TB | 4TB |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Read Speed | — | — |
| Write Speed | — | — |
| Endurance | — | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Value Score | 53.5 | 51.4 |
| Price / TB | $31.25/TB | $40.00/TB |
| Current Price | $249.99 | $159.99 |
Our verdict
Seagate BarraCuda 8TB slightly wins our Value Score comparison (53.5 vs 51.4), making it the better-value hdd at current Amazon prices. The Seagate BarraCuda 8TB offers 8TB of storage vs 4TB for the Seagate SkyHawk 4TB Surveillance Internal Hard Drive. The Seagate SkyHawk 4TB Surveillance Internal Hard Drive is cheaper at $159.99 vs $249.99, so if budget is the priority, consider it as an alternative. Value Score is calculated daily from price, price per TB, read speed, endurance TBW, and warranty — so rankings shift as prices change. Check back to see if today's winner still leads.
Value Score combines price per TB (35%), speed (25%), endurance (20%), warranty (10%), and reviews (10%). Updated daily from Amazon.