G-Technology G-Drive 6 TB Enterprise Class 7200 RPM, 245 MB/s, with USB 3.0, 3 Year Warranty
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Bottom line: The Western Digital G-Technology G-Drive 6 TB Enterprise Class 7200 RPM: 6TB in a single desktop enclosure, no juggling multiple drives for large media libraries; main trade-off: USB 3.0 only, with no Thunderbolt or USB-C port on the enclosure.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 6TB in a single desktop enclosure, no juggling multiple drives for large media libraries
- ✓ Enterprise-class 7200 RPM mechanism rated up to 226 MB/s over USB 3.0
- ✓ Time Machine compatible with plug-and-play setup on macOS
- ✓ Listed as compatible with both Mac and Windows systems
Cons
- ✗ USB 3.0 only, with no Thunderbolt or USB-C port on the enclosure
- ✗ Spinning 7200 RPM platters, so random access lags any SSD of the same capacity
- ✗ Single-drive design with no RAID, so it is a copy, not a redundant backup system
- ✗ Speed claims conflict: 245 MB/s in the title, up to 226 MB/s in the spec list
Manufacturer description
GTechnology G Technology GDrive USB G1 6TB Silver 0G03675 Storage External Hard Drives
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- 6TB of Storage
- Up to 226MB/s Transfer Rate
- USB 3.0
- Works with Time Machine, plug-and-play setup on Mac OS
- Compatible with Mac and or Windows
Full Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver |
| Model Name | 0G03675 G-Drive |
| Read Speed | 245 megabytes_per_second |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Media Speed | ~226 MB/s |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | 0G03675 |
| Compatibility | Mac |
| Built-In Media | Drive and accessory |
| Hard-Drive Size | 6000 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | 0G03675 |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Hardware Platform | Mac |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Data Transfer Rate | 625 megabits_per_second |
| Additional Features | Portable |
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