Various methods and systems are provided for implementing classification-based adjustable seek energy settings in storage device systems. In particular, operations support adjusting seek energy settings for storage device components, for executing requests. In operation, a classification is selected for a request. The classification indicates a first priority level for executing the request. The priority level is associated with a first adjustable seek energy setting of a plurality adjustable seek energy settings for executing requests on the hard disk drive system, where a seek energy setting is an adjustable operational speed or energy setting for the hard disk drive system. Based on the classification indicating the priority level, the classification is transmitted to cause the hard disk drive system to set the adjustable seek energy setting. One or more hardware components of the hard disk drive system operates to execute the first request based on the first adjustable seek energy setting.