SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 6TB External USB-C Hard Drive - Space Gray
Model: SDPH91G-006T-NBAAD
SKU: 6469295
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Customers have good things to say about the G-DRIVE 6TB External USB-C Hard Drive's large storage capacity, which is great for storing various files and backing up data. The USB-C connectivity is also praised for its ease of use, especially with Mac computers. However, some customers noted that the drive can be noisy and generate noticeable heat during operation, while others found it larger than anticipated. The size and need for a power outlet may limit its portability.
I eat through external hard drives. I use them all the time for photo and video editing. There isn't a name brand that I haven't used, and haven't had crash and burn. This is my first SanDisk G-Drive so I have high hopes it will last longer. It is connected to my 2021 MacBook Pro when I need the images it houses. I upgraded my camera this year and the size of the images, 50MB from a Canon R5, make this drive lag a little in Light Room and Photoshop. It isn't any worse than some other drives but it is noticeable to me. Other than that it is still working after a month. We will see in a year. My last drive that crashed was a LaCie Rugged. Just quick mounting and no one has had any luck with it. Lost a LR catalogue and a season of basketball and football master images. Before that it was a Seagate; before that it was two WD; and so on. I don't rough house them, I just use them a lot. So SanDisk G-Drive is next.
Posted by ILikeGadgets
I have been through a lot of external HD's over the years. 10 years ago getting a 6TB drive under $2500 would be a dream (if a 6tb drive was even available at the time) . The G-Drives I found to be very reliable and well made. I have 3 going right now (2-4Tb and this 6TB). I have bought "Cheaper" drives and some have lasted, most have not. Yes you can get cheaper but do they come in metal cases and so solidly built? No, I have a few of those cheaper ones and they do not. This drive is fast (fast enough for me, not sure what everyone else is using them for so check the specs). I use mine mainly to back up computers. Also my renderings and PS projects get stored there. If you can use a desktop External and not portable (I have both, my portables never travel oddly enough) this model will not disappoint. But be like me and have at least 2 just in case and never buy them at the same time. These things will eventually fail yes, they are spinning discs. If you are looking for an investment that will last a lot longer get a solid state drive (Now we are back to $2500 + for multiple TB's) . I tend to buy them 6-12 months apart from each other so I know when (yes when) may computer does crash or won't turn on etc... I have multiple back ups and not all of them are the same age because that age might be the day before they fail too.
Posted by Luxlamf
Fast, solid, dependable drive. I have found the SanDisk drives, and particularly the G Drive line to work flawlessly. I've got about 5 of them daisy chained together, never turn them off (I've had them for a number of years), and they don't overheat, make any noise or vibrate. Sandisk is the only brand I'll buy, especially after all the trouble that I've had with Failing Western Digital drives.
Posted by MarkG
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