Western Digital

G-Technology 1TB G-DRIVE Mobile USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive, Silver - 0G06071

Name: G-Technology 1TB G-DRIVE Mobile USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive, Silver - 0G06071
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: B076XSHQFJ

Status: G-Technology 1TB G-DRIVE Mobile USB 3.0 Portable… (1TB hard drive): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-18 16:23 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock 1TB hard drive on file; an Amazon search for "1TB hard drive" lists current offers with the same specs. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The G-Technology 1TB G-DRIVE Mobile USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive: Transfers at up to 130MB/s over plug-and-play USB 3.0; main trade-off: spinning hard drive; 130MB/s is well below portable SSD speeds.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Transfers at up to 130MB/s over plug-and-play USB 3.0
✓ USB-C ready and USB-A compatible for new and older Macs
✓ Silver aluminum case designed to match Mac hardware
✓ Works with a Mac out of the box, so backups can start right away
✓ Backed by a 3-year limited manufacturer's warranty

Cons

✗ Spinning hard drive; 130MB/s is well below portable SSD speeds
✗ 1TB fills up fast with 4K video or large RAW photo libraries
✗ Set up for Mac out of the box; Windows use may require reformatting
✗ Mechanical drive handles drops worse than flash storage

Manufacturer description

The G-Technology 1TB G-DRIVE Mobile is a portable external hard drive from Western Digital, built for Mac owners who want backup space they can carry. Its silver aluminum case is designed to sit next to a MacBook or iMac. It works with a Mac straight out of the box, so you can start copying files as soon as you plug it in. It connects over plug-and-play USB 3.0 at up to 130MB/s, which is fast enough to move photo libraries, music collections and video projects. The drive is USB-C ready and USB-A compatible, so it works with newer USB-C Macs and with older machines that have the rectangular…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored G-Technology 1TB G-DRIVE Mobile USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. Western Digital'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.

Common buyer scenarios for external storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the G-DRIVE Mobile 1TB work with my USB-C MacBook?

Yes. The drive is listed as USB-C ready and USB-A compatible, so it works with USB-C Macs and with older Macs that have USB-A ports. Check the product listing to see which cables come in the box.

How fast is the G-Technology G-DRIVE Mobile?

It transfers at up to 130MB/s over USB 3.0. Actual speed depends on your computer, software and setup.

Can I use this drive with a Windows PC?

It comes ready to use with a Mac. The listing does not say how it works on Windows out of the box, so check Western Digital's support guidance on reformatting before you use it with a PC.

What warranty comes with the G-DRIVE Mobile 1TB?

It comes with a 3-year limited manufacturer's warranty from Western Digital. Check the manufacturer's site for the full warranty terms.

Does the G-DRIVE Mobile come in bigger sizes than 1TB?

Yes. The G-DRIVE Mobile line goes up to 4TB of portable storage in the same aluminum design. Usable capacity is slightly below the labeled size, depending on your operating system.

Key Features

Stylish, aluminum design to complement your Mac
USB C ready; USB A compatible
With capacities up to 4TB of portable storage (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.)
Plug and play USB 3.0 connectivity
Mac ready out of the box
3 Year limited manufacturer's warranty

Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Color	Silver
Model Name	G-DRIVE Mobile
Read Speed	130 megabytes_per_second
Form Factor	Portable
Media Speed	130 MB
Connectivity	USB-C
Model Number	0G06071
Compatibility	Mac
Built-In Media	(1) USB-A to USB Micro-B cable (compatible with USB 2.0), (1) USB-C™ to USB Micro-B cable, 3-Year limited warranty, G-DRIVE mobile hard drive, Quick Start Guide
Item Type Name	G-Technology 1TB G-DRIVE mobile USB 3.0 v3 Silver Aluminum Portable Hard Drive - 0G06071
Hard-Drive Size	1000 GB
Mfr Part Number	0G06071
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable
Hardware Platform	Mac
Installation Type	Plug In
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Laptop, Television
Data Transfer Rate	625 megabits_per_second
Enclosure Material	Aluminum

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