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SanDisk Professional 5TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD - Rugged, Durable Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH81G-005T-GBAND

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5TB
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About this item

  • USB-C (5Gbps) drive for quick file backup and storage.Specific uses: Business, personal
  • USB 3.0 and USB Type-C compatible
  • Premium, anodised aluminium enclosure for strength you can feel
  • Built tough with an easy-grip bumper for pro-grade durabilty you can trust
  • Triple-layer shock resistance for added protection,Rain-and dust-resistant (IP54) enclosure with a 1000lb crush resistance.Note-Please update your Mac OS
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Customer Ratings
Portability
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.6
4.5
4.6
Storage Capacity
4.3
4.3
4.3
4.6
4.5
4.6
Tech Support
3.0
3.0
3.0
4.1
4.0
4.0
Easy to use
3.6
3.6
3.6
4.6
4.7
Value for money
3.6
3.6
3.6
4.6
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storage capacity
5000 GB
4 TB
1000 GB
5 TB
5 TB
5 TB
hardware interface
usb
usb c, thunderbolt
usb
usb3.0
usb3.0 a
usb3.0
compatible devices
Desktop, Laptop
Desktop
Desktop, Laptop
Desktop
Desktop, Gaming Console
Gaming Console, Laptop, Desktop
form factor
Portable
Portable
Portable
Portable
Portable
2.5-inch

From the manufacturer

G-Drive ArmorATD
Rugged portable storage for reliable backups anywhere.

USB-C for Quick File Backups and Extra Storage

The versatile USB-C (5Gbps) drive provides reliable plug-and-play storage and backup that's also compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.0. Ready to go with Mac (HFS+). Works with Windows via reformat.

Premium Strength You Can Feel

Premium Strength You Can Feel

Shield your photos, footage and files from accidental drops(3) with a premium aluminum enclosure, internal shock mounts, and an easy-grip rubber bumper for durability you can trust.

Built for the Wild

Built for the Wild

With an IP54 rain/dust rating, and crush resistance up to 1000lbs, your critical content can brave the elements on the way to your next destination.

Room for Adventure

Room for Adventure

Available in up to 5TB(1), the G-DRIVE ArmorATD rugged, portable hard drive gives you plenty of room to expand your laptop storage or back up your photos, footage and files wherever your adventure takes you.

G-DRIVE ArmorATD

G-DRIVE ArmorATD

G-DRIVE SSD

G-DRIVE SSD

G-DRIVE PRO SSD

G-DRIVE PRO SSD

G-DRIVE ArmorLock

G-DRIVE ArmorLock

Customer Reviews
4.4 out of 5 stars
2,452
4.6 out of 5 stars
473
4.4 out of 5 stars
58
4.3 out of 5 stars
27
Read/Write speeds(2)
140MB/s, 130MB/s(4) 1050MB/s, 1000MB/s 2800MB/s, 2400MB/s 1000MB/s, 1000MB/s
Interface
USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) USB 3.2 Gen 2
Drive
2.5 in. HDD NVMe SSD NVMe SSD NVMe SSD
Capacity(1)
Up to 5TB Up to 4TB Up to 2TB Up to 4TB
IP Rating
IP54 IP67 N/A IP67
Crush Resistance
Up to 1000lbs. Up to 2000lbs. Up to 1000lbs. Up to 1000lbs.
Drive Format
Mac-ready, Windows reformat Mac-ready, Windows reformat Mac-ready, Windows reformat Mac-ready, Windows reformat
Hardware Encryption

(1) 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.

(2) 1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.

(3) Shock resistance up to 1.2m on a carpeted concrete floor for 1TB and 2TB capacities, and up to 1m on a carpeted concrete floor for 4TB and 5TB capacity.

(4) 1TB and 2TB only

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  • G-DRIVE ArmorATD, USB-C Cable, USB-C to USB-A Cable, Quick Start Guide
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    Product Description

    The versatile USB-C (5Gbps) drive provides reliable plug-and-play storage and backup that's also compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.0.

    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    2,452 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the size and quality of the hard drive. For example, they mention it's a great storage with large capacity, and can hold millions of songs. Some appreciate the portability. That said, some complain about the recognition issues. Opinions are mixed on value, performance, transfer speed, and ease of use.

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    16 customers mention14 positive2 negative

    Customers like the size of the computer drive. For example, they say it has a large capacity, can hold millions of songs, and takes up little room on the desktop. Some say that it helps with phone and computer storage, and saves their storage of photos.

    "...Its rugged design, generous capacity, fast transfer speeds, and secure data encryption make it a smart investment for safeguarding your valuable data..." Read more

    "...very spacious. I use it as a back up drive for my PC. It hold a majority of my games. Awesome purchase." Read more

    "...Works seamlessly with a Mac. Can be partitioned for devise storage and backup. Compact. Takes up little room on the desktop." Read more

    "Works well and has the perfect size I needed...." Read more

    15 customers mention11 positive4 negative

    Customers like the portability of the computer drive. They mention that it's very portable, compact, and versatile. Some say that it is the best portable HDD they have used for post production in video, and that it makes it easy to carry. Some mention that the drive is small enough to not clutter their desk.

    "...Can be partitioned for devise storage and backup. Compact. Takes up little room on the desktop." Read more

    "Compact, sturdy, the only thing is that I need to format it first because I guess it's more oriented to mac users but as a windows user I only had..." Read more

    "The best portable hdd I’ve used for post production in video. Will purchase again.Reliable and fast." Read more

    "Compact and rugged external hard drive. I was able to transfer files directly from my cell phone...." Read more

    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the hard drive. They mention it's a great external hard drive for projects, and it comes with both C to USB and C to C cords. Some say that the USB-C worked well.

    "...I also appreciate that the drive comes with both USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables." Read more

    "...both USB and USB-C. The USB somewhat slower but worked great and USB-C worked well." Read more

    "This is a great hard drive. very fast and reliable. I use it for my editing projects" Read more

    "...Uses USB-C, and comes with both C to USB and C to C cords.WARNING: it can be used with Windows, but comes formatted for Mac...." Read more

    119 customers mention58 positive61 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the hard drive. Some mention it's reliable, sturdy, and built like a tank. However, others say that it completely unfunctional and faulty.

    "...Its rugged design, generous capacity, fast transfer speeds, and secure data encryption make it a smart investment for safeguarding your valuable data..." Read more

    "...this is an overpriced drive that is slow and provides no value beyond competitor products...." Read more

    "I have dropped this hard drive multiple times and it still works great. very spacious. I use it as a back up drive for my PC...." Read more

    "...of the product box was smashed on the corners and it was clearly banged around in the bag. Hard drive works, but i won’t be ordering from here again." Read more

    32 customers mention19 positive13 negative

    Customers are mixed about the transfer speed of the hard drive. Some mention that it's very fast and reliable, while others say that it is the slowest drive they have ever used.

    "...Its rugged design, generous capacity, fast transfer speeds, and secure data encryption make it a smart investment for safeguarding your valuable data..." Read more

    "Extremely slow, and only 4.38TB, not 5. This is the slowest drive I've used in about a decade...." Read more

    "...Fast, rugged, out of the box ready for the mac, the other I have had for a couple of years and it has performed very well." Read more

    "...the last two I bought (One of them here, on Amazon) are VERY slow in the data transfer...." Read more

    31 customers mention15 positive16 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of use of the computer drive. Some mention that it is really easy to use and faster than they thought it would be, and a quick YouTube tutorial is very helpful when setting it up for the first time. However, others say that for windows 10 it is not plug and play, does not include any instructions, directions are not included with the drive, and that it's a pain in the ass to format.

    "...Just know if you are using on a windows system, it will not be plug in play. You will need to allocate the drive and format to NTFS or Ex fat...." Read more

    "...As a Mac user, compatibility was a breeze, and I was pleased to find the drive integrated smoothly with my computer...." Read more

    "...It's too much work trying to get it formatted when you can buy basically any other external storage drive that will have plug and play capability..." Read more

    "...It took about five minutes on my Windows 10 PC. It was very simple. Don't give up...." Read more

    10 customers mention6 positive4 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the computer drive. Some mention it's great value, easy to use, and an awesome purchase, while others say it'd be a little pricy compared to other drives.

    "...It hold a majority of my games. Awesome purchase." Read more

    "...While the price might not be the best, the performance and quality are excellent...." Read more

    "...hand, HDDs typically offer higher storage capacities at a more affordable price point, making them a more practical choice for users who require..." Read more

    "...Overall, this is an overpriced drive that is slow and provides no value beyond competitor products...." Read more

    29 customers mention0 positive29 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the hard drive's recognition. They say it doesn't work on their computers, and it doesn’t show up on their computer. Some customers also mention that the drive doesn're not plug and play.

    "...lived, and the device quickly returned to its original state of not being recognized...." Read more

    "...The Amazon description was silent on this. My Win 11 OS would not recognize the drive...." Read more

    "...It turns out the projector can't see this device. Initially I had some issues with my Windows laptops to see this device...." Read more

    "Very disappointing. I got this drive and it does not show in windows Explorer. I looked up for suppot from Sandisk and there is NONE!..." Read more

    A Robust, Speedy Solution for Intense Photography Needs
    5 Stars
    A Robust, Speedy Solution for Intense Photography Needs
    Being a parent and the designated photographer for my daughter's high school cheer squads, I was inundated with a deluge of high-resolution photos that demanded substantial storage and a swift, reliable solution for processing and post-production. This specific need led me to the SanDisk Professional 5TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD.To begin with, the G-DRIVE ArmorATD's USB-C connectivity was the perfect answer to my speed concerns. The drive’s high transfer rates were instrumental in uploading gigs of photos at a time - a task it performed without any hitch. As a Mac user, compatibility was a breeze, and I was pleased to find the drive integrated smoothly with my computer.Furthermore, I use Adobe Lightroom for my post-processing requirements. With the SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE, the read/write speeds were impressive, helping to speed up my workflow significantly. The drive proved robust enough to handle the demands of heavy editing, even with multiple large RAW files.On top of its performance, I was immediately struck by the solid, rugged construction of the drive. The G-DRIVE ArmorATD is built like a tank and gives a sense of reliability. Knowing that this drive is designed to resist shock and survive a reasonable amount of wear and tear puts me at ease, especially considering the precious memories it houses.The convenience of having a single cord for power and data transfer, provided by the USB-C cable, can't be overstated. The single-cable design means less clutter, more straightforward connectivity, and one less thing to worry about losing or forgetting at a crucial time.In conclusion, the SanDisk Professional 5TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD has checked all my boxes for an external storage solution. It is fast, durable, and ideally suited for high-volume photography and post-production work. I wholeheartedly recommend it to photographers looking for a dependable and swift external drive solution.
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