G-Technology 4TB G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Desktop External Hard Drive, Silver - 0G05363-1

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Capacity: 4TB

Style: G-DRIVE

Digital Storage Capacity	4000 GB
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Brand	G-Technology
Series	G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt 3
Connectivity Technology	USB, Thunderbolt
Hard Disk Size	4 TB
Item Weight	2.73 Pounds
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Item Dimensions LxWxH	8.27 x 5.12 x 1.79 inches

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Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and a single USB-C port with support for USB 3.1 Gen 1
Daisy chaining for up to 5 additional devices
High-speed data transfers
Solid, all-aluminum case makes for durability and stylish looks

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Ultra-fast, High-performance Storage

The G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt 3 desktop storage solution is perfect for storage-intensive applications like audio/video editing or digital photography. With a high-capacity, Enterprise-class 7200RPM hard drive, the G-DRIVE device is plug and play on Mac and easily reformatted for Windows with included software.

Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
Daisy-chaining for up to 5 devices
Transfer rates up to 250MB/s
Solid, all-aluminum case makes for durability and stylish looks
Fast, Enterprise-class 7200 RPM hard drive
Perfect for Mac and Windows

Daisy-chaining for up to 5 devices

With dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, you can conveniently daisy chain up to 5 additional devices, keeping you connected to multiple drives, 4K displays, and more, through a single connection to your computer.


Solid, all-aluminum enclosure With the solid and stylish all-aluminum enclosure, G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt 3 not only performs at high levels, it looks good doing it too.	Fast, Enterprise-class 7200RPM hard drive For all your heavy workloads and mission-critical data, you can depend on the power and long-lasting reliability of the Enterprise-class 7200RPM hard drive inside.	Perfect for Mac and Windows Ready to go for Mac computers and Apple Time Machine backup right out of the box. Easily reformat for Windows with included software.

High-speed data transfers

Quickly move all your HD photos and 4K footage so you can spend less time waiting and more time creating with high-speed data transfers using the Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C ports.

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Compatible Devices	Desktop	Notebook	Laptop, Desktop	Desktop, Laptop	MAC	Desktop, Laptop, Television
Connectivity Technology	Thunderbolt, USB	USB	USB	USB	USB	USB
Digital Storage Capacity	4000 GB	4000 GB	4 TB	6 TB	5 TB	5000 GB
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk	Mechanical Hard Disk	Mechanical Hard Disk	Desktop	Portable	Portable
Hard Disk Size	4 TB	4 TB	4 TB	6.0 TB	5 TB	5.0 TB
Hardware Interface	USB 2.0, Thunderbolt, USB 3.0, USB	USB, USB 3.0	USB	Thunderbolt, USB Type C	USB 3.0	USB 3.1 Type C
Item Dimensions	8.27 x 5.12 x 1.79 inches	7.72 x 5.06 x 1.39 inches	7.72 x 5.06 x 1.39 inches	8.27 x 5.12 x 1.81 inches	4.33 x 3.21 x 0.83 inches	5.2 x 3.46 x 1.18 inches
Item Weight	2.73 lbs	2.29 lbs	2.38 lbs	2.73 lbs	0.51 lbs	0.77 lbs
Memory Storage Capacity	4 TB	4.00 TB	—	—	5 TB	5 TB
Model Year	2017	2017	—	—	—	—
Size	4TB	4TB	4TB	6TB	5TB	5TB

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Product description

Capacity:4TB | Style:G-DRIVE

G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt 3 – An ultra-fast, high-performance storage solution featuring Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 interfaces in an all-aluminum enclosure. The G-DRIVE desktop storage is perfect for storage-intensive applications like audio/video editing or digital photography. With a high-capacity, Enterprise-class 7200RPM hard drive, the G-DRIVE device is plug and play on Mac, and easily reformatted for Windows.

Product information

Capacity:4TB | Style:G-DRIVE

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Summary

Hard Drive

‎4 TB Mechanical Hard Disk

Other Technical Details

Brand

‎G-Technology

Series

‎G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt 3

Item model number

‎0G05363

Hardware Platform

‎Mac

Item Weight

‎2.73 pounds

Product Dimensions

‎8.27 x 5.12 x 1.79 inches

Item Dimensions LxWxH

‎8.27 x 5.12 x 1.79 inches

Flash Memory Size

‎4

Hard Drive Rotational Speed

‎7200 RPM

Manufacturer

‎G-Technology

ASIN

‎B071RNNH52

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Date First Available

‎April 25, 2017

Additional Information

Customer Reviews

294 ratings

4.4 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#925 in External Hard Drives

Warranty & Support

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Paul

4 out of 50 drives have failed

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2019

Capacity: 8TBStyle: G-DRIVEVerified Purchase

I want to believe in these drives. They look nice and the build quality is solid. To date, I've purchased about 50 of them from Amazon and B&H. Mostly 8 TB drives with some 6 TB ones. Unfortunately I'm seeing a high failure rate. 3 have been returned to the manufacturer and I just learned of a fourth drive that failed in the field today. And of the 4 bad drives, 2 were causing the computer to kernel panic. Myself and another employee have witnessed this behavior across a few different Macs.

66 people found this helpful

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M. Welsh

The ease of use on a Mac is the best - plug it in

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017

Capacity: 8TBStyle: G-DRIVEVerified Purchase

G-Technology G-Drive is using the latest technology for file storage/transfers - Thunderbolt 3. The build is extremely solid and the brushed aluminum case matches my iMac perfectly. But because of cost constraints, be aware that this is not a SSD but a 7200RPM build and simply doesn't offer the blazing speed that Thunderbolt 3 is capable of at this point in time. You are paying primarily for the storage space these units are providing. Here is the speed transfer breakdown by storage size of this new HD: 4TB: up to 180MB/s; 6TB: up to 226MB/s; 8TB: up to 205MB/s; 10TB: up to 245MB/s; 12TB: up to 250MB/s 8.27” x 5.12” x 1.79” I have not used an active TB 3 cable with this machine so I'm not sure if that would begin maximize the potential speed of this TB 3 External HD but it is constrained already with the 7200RPM drive. And so far, I really don't see any real-world noticeable gains in transfer speed from my FireWire 800 OWC Guardian Maximus HD to the G-Tech TB 3 HD. The ease of use on a Mac is the best - plug it in, my iMac recognizes it immediately and I was off and running with Time Machine and file storage/transfers. Finally, don't bother logging on and/or calling G-Technology (which is a Western Digital Company) to register your HD. The company is no longer accepting registrations on these products via their online support page or phone. I know - I just talked to a customer support rep last week and that is exactly what he told me. He told me to keep the receipt for proof of purchase.

71 people found this helpful

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Harry Neevus

Good storage for Macs with some issues UPDATED

Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2018

Capacity: 12TBStyle: G-DRIVEVerified Purchase

I am a sound designer, composer and audio production professional. I need storage space 1st, (fast HDD working space second and the ability to do automated back-ups using Time Machine were my priorities. This G Drive solved the first 2 needs perfectly but backing up with Time Machine (under High Sierra) was a nightmare. It is unclear why this is problematic but experience and others having similar issues points at the problem being Apple's fault. However, there could be issues with the supplied thunderbolt cable causing problems. I don't really care who's problem it is. For $650, it's not a problem I have patience for. I could buy a $40 apple cable for fun. But I'm already out $650 and that wasn't fun. So, I'm not sure how much more "fun" I can stand. All in all, the drive works as advertised but it creates an incredible amount of RF noise while running which interferes with my desk top monitors (Speakers, not screens). This roughly translates to the drive being powered off while listening (98% of my job!) Frustration over issues that won't bother most folks. Your mileage may vary. UPDATE: In January, I spoke with the reps for this drive at a trade show. When I described the problem, they responded with, "Buy a $100 thunderbolt cable and that (should) solve the problem." I don't know about you but feeling like I wasted $700 on this drive only to be told I should spend more money, didn't sound like a solution. It sounded like a cop out. It's 2019. There's no excuse not to be offering shielded products. I would strongly encourage buyers to consider SSD drives and avoiding this brand made by Western Digital.

33 people found this helpful

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David Lewinski

Better Keep this in a Refrigerator

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2018

Capacity: 10TBStyle: G-DRIVEVerified Purchase

With no fans and poor ventilation, this runs so hot that I am constantly putting ice packs on top of it to cool it off. Lots of money and Poor design. I wish I had never bought it. I had to purchase additional drives and enclosures (with fans) since I no longer trust this device. This was the first G-Tech drive that I ever bought, and it will be my last.

39 people found this helpful

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Plug and Play

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2018

Capacity: 4TBStyle: G-DRIVEVerified Purchase

I've used G-Drives for years with no issues at all. I've probably migrated data over 10-15 years and several computers using these drives for support. I wish the G-folks would put more ports on lower cost drives.... but, oh well. This one hooked up to my brand new Mac in about 10 minutes and backed up all my data in no time at all. (esp. the stuff I had transferred from previous drives since you can either load your Mac of just back chain). The Cloud may be the future but it's still nice to have a direct, hands-on, back up as well.

12 people found this helpful

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Kit

Best 8TB Thunderbolt 3 drive out there

Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2018

Capacity: 8TBStyle: G-DRIVEVerified Purchase

Excellent Thunderbolt 3 drive! I have it hanging on the back of my iMac 27” Retina 5K, and partitioned for a 2TB volume for my Time Machine backups, and a 6TB volume for my offline music file storage. Just perfect! Great performance! A little clickety-clakcety, even when you’re not actively reading/writing to it, but I suppose that’s what you get with conventional spindle drives. Also, for the very best transfer speeds, use a high-quality SHORT Thunderbolt 3 cable. 0.5 meter is best.

13 people found this helpful

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XyZ

No noise, speed, or heat issues, still photography storage

Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2019

Capacity: 10TBStyle: G-DRIVEVerified Purchase

One week review. Have additional GRaid drives with no problems over years which made me go to Drives. Decided I would add non raid drives to another system. Doing still photography about 1Tb+ per year and using LR and PS. Use for photo storage only. Purchased Thunderbolt for enterprise quality and daisy chain capability. Speed is adequate and can process from drive with "maybe" minimal lag - so far not enough to move a current process file to SSD internal which is option on my system. No noise issue and does not run too hot. Noise is less than my raid drives. Purchased a cheaper USB C same size Drive for direct clone backup of TB drive. This drive is less speed dependent and I connect to USB port saving my other TB port. Very pleased with system. Non TB same width and height but lengh less, nevertheless stacks well.

6 people found this helpful

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Top reviews from other countries

Amazon Customer

The supplier does not provide the correct plugs for Australia

Reviewed in Australia on August 11, 2021

Verified Purchase

The supplier does not supply an appropriate way to link the drive to power and wastes everyone's time. The drive may be great but there are additional charges getting it from the USA and like so many USA companies, they act as if America is the only country worthy of plugs. It is a lazy slack company who don't look after international customers.

James Marsh

Barely a year old and failed

Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2021

Capacity: 10TBStyle: G-DRIVEVerified Purchase

I puchased this hard drive in September 2020 and it has completely failed, taking a huge collecion of my photos and documents. I expected much more at this price.

One person found this helpful

Gerry

G-Technology 14TB G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt 3 Not Worth The Price

Reviewed in Canada on August 11, 2021

Verified Purchase

This is no faster than USB 3.0 G Drive and that one is much cheaper in price

Louis

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on December 4, 2017

Capacity: 4TBStyle: G-DRIVEVerified Purchase

Very quiet. I don't hear it. I was surprised: I thought Thunderbolt 3 would be faster...

4 people found this helpful