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G-Technology 6TB G-Drive with Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive, Silver – 0G04023-1

Name: G-Technology 6TB G-Drive with Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive, Silver – 0G04023-1
Brand: G-Technology
SKU: B00QJJ5362

Status: G-Technology 6TB G-Drive with Thunderbolt and… (6TB hard drive): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-18 04:30 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 6TB hard drive): WD 6TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for…, $258.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 12:20 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The G-Technology 6TB G-Drive: Thunderbolt + USB 3.0 dual interface for fast transfers; main trade-off: requires reformatting for Windows use.

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Same 6TB hard drive: WD 6TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for… — $258.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 12:20 UTC (price may vary).

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Same 6TB hard drive: Western Digital 6TB My Book Desktop External… — $308.90 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 12:20 UTC (price may vary).

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Thunderbolt + USB 3.0 dual interface for fast transfers
✓ 6TB capacity for video, music and photo libraries
✓ All-aluminum enclosure with integrated heat sink
✓ Runs quiet thanks to passive cooling design
✓ Mac-formatted, easily reformatted for Windows

Cons

✗ Requires reformatting for Windows use
✗ Desktop unit needs external power, not bus-powered
✗ Older USB 3.0 spec, no USB-C or USB 3.2

Manufacturer description

G Drive with Thunderbolt – A high performance storage solution featuring ultra fast Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 interfaces in an all aluminum enclosure. G Drive is perfect for storage intensive applications like audio/video editing or digital photography. Available in storage capacities up to 10TB, G Drive is plug and play on Mac, and easily reformatted for Windows. | As used for storage capacity, one Gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes and one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored G-Technology 6TB G-Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. G-Technology's external storage 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.

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Key Features

Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 ports for ultimate high speed data transfer
Integrated heat sink for quiet operation and cooling
Solid all aluminum case makes for durability and stylish looks
With capacities up to 10TB of storage to handle digital video, music and photo files (Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.)
Formatted for Mac and easily reformatted for Windows
3 year limited manufacturer's warranty

Full Specifications

Brand	G-Technology
Color	Silver
Model Name	G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Media Speed	226 megabytes per second
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	0G04023
Compatibility	Mac
Built-In Media	G-Technology 6TB G-Drive with Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive
Hard-Drive Size	6 TB
Mfr Part Number	0G04023-1
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable
Hardware Platform	Mac
Installation Type	Plug In
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Transfer Rate	226 Megabits Per Second
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Additional Features	Portable
Hard Disk Interface	Thunderbolt

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