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product_id: 348773129
title: "5TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD, Dust, Drop, Shock and Water resistant, portable rugged external HDD for MAC, Up to 135MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, Thunderbolt 3"
brand: "sandisk professional"
price: "C$33258"
currency: NIO
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/348773129-5tb-g-drive-armoratd-dust-drop-shock-and-water-resistant
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
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# 135MB/s blazing transfer speed IP54 dust & water protection Triple-layer shock & crush resistance 5TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD, Dust, Drop, Shock and Water resistant, portable rugged external HDD for MAC, Up to 135MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, Thunderbolt 3

**Brand:** sandisk professional
**Price:** C$33258
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Fortify your files with unstoppable rugged speed!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 5TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD, Dust, Drop, Shock and Water resistant, portable rugged external HDD for MAC, Up to 135MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, Thunderbolt 3 by sandisk professional
- **How much does it cost?** C$33258 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/348773129-5tb-g-drive-armoratd-dust-drop-shock-and-water-resistant)

## Best For

- sandisk professional enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sandisk professional brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Weather Ready:** IP54-rated dust and water resistance means your data stays protected rain or shine.
- • **Massive 5TB Capacity:** Store your entire creative portfolio or critical business files with a spacious 5TB mechanical hard drive.
- • **Pro-Grade Durability:** Premium anodized aluminum enclosure with an easy-grip bumper combines style with military-grade toughness.
- • **Rugged Armor for Your Data:** Triple-layer shock resistance and a 1000lb crush-proof design keep your drive safe in any environment.
- • **Blazing Fast USB-C Transfer:** Seamlessly move massive files at up to 135MB/s with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Thunderbolt 3 compatibility.

## Overview

The 5TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD is a portable, rugged external hard drive designed for Mac users who demand durability and speed. Featuring a premium anodized aluminum enclosure, triple-layer shock resistance, IP54 dust and water protection, and a 1000lb crush-proof rating, it ensures your data stays safe in any environment. With USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 compatibility, it delivers fast transfer speeds up to 135MB/s, making it ideal for professionals needing reliable, high-capacity storage on the go.

## Description

Full description not available

## Features

- USB-C (5Gbps) drive for quick file backup and storage
- USB 3.0 and USB Type-C compatible
- Premium, anodised aluminium enclosure for strength you can feel
- Built tough with an easy-grip bumper for pro-grade durabilty you can trust
- Triple-layer shock resistance for added protection,Rain-and dust-resistant (IP54) enclosure with a 1000lb crush resistance

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | SanDisk Professional |
| Product Dimensions | 13.21 x 8.79 x 3 cm; 349.27 g |
| Item model number | SDPH81G-005T-GBAND |
| Manufacturer | SanDisk |
| Series | G-DRIVE |
| Colour | Black |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Hard Drive Size | 5 TB |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB-C |
| Power Source | Hand-operated |
| Hardware Platform | Mac |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 349 g |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |

## Product Details

- **Digital storage capacity:** 5000 GB
- **Hard disk interface:** USB-C
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Brand:** SanDisk Professional
- **Special feature:** Dust Resistant, Portable, Shock Resistant, Water Resistant
- **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Compatible devices:** Laptop, Desktop, Other Mac Devices with USB Port
- **Installation type:** External Hard Drive
- **Colour:** Black

## Images

![5TB G-DRIVE ArmorATD, Dust, Drop, Shock and Water resistant, portable rugged external HDD for MAC, Up to 135MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, Thunderbolt 3 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81c7bXDuOAL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Capacity** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: This is  usb 3.1 gen 1 according to the website. why does it say  usb 3.2 gen 1 here?**
A: USB 3.2 gen 1x1 (often shortened to 3.2 gen 1) is exactly the same as USB 3.1 gen 1, which is exactly the same as USB 3.0. And I do mean EXACTLY the same technical specs, just relabeled; this is a 5 Gb/s interface. To get a 10 Gb/s interface you need to use USB 3.2 gen 2x1 (often shortened to 3.2 gen 2), which exactly the same as USB 3.1 gen 2. To get a 20 Gb/s interface you need to use USB 3.2 gen 2x2, which has no USB 3.1 equivalent. (You'd think the USB folks would have a marketing dept that would tell them what a mess they were making!)

**Q: can I download from a Sandisk disk to the hardrive?**
A: If I understand the question, can you move files from the SanDisk to another drive?  yes, you can  It is very easy to do so and you can move files from another HD to the SanDisk.
Hope that helps.

**Q: Does thiis drive come formatted for Mac or Windws ?**
A: It is not formatted for win 10, and it is not recognized on my win 10 laptop! My iPad Pro does not have the capability to reformat this drive. You need to be an IT tech to figure out how to get win 10 to see the drive, let alone format it. I am not pleased!

**Q: What is distinction between mechanical hard disk for this product and portable for other external drives?**
A: There are mechanical or “spinning” disks, referred to as internal or portable drives.  

An internal hard drive is generally more delicate in the sense that the reader mechanism floats above the spinning disk, which is sufficient for non-portable (i.e. internal hard drives). This is why a sharp hit to a computer or laptop while the non solid state drive (non-SSD) is active will most likely cause the disk and the drive head (reader mechanism) to collide or crash, thus destroying your hard drive. 

On the other hand, a portable hard drive built with portability in mind and are less susceptible to bumps or knocks but could still cause a disk “crash” if it is dropped while the read mechanism is writing or reading to/from the portable disk drive. However, these portable drives would/should be less susceptible to a bump or somewhat less careful treatment than an internal hard drive while it’s running. 

 From the durability standpoint against bumps and knocks, an SSD should be more rugged and reliable than even the portable drive. 

 You quite naturally pay extra for the SSD as its data exchange rate is generally much faster and you pay significantly more for a larger capacity SSD storage device than internal or portable hard drives. You are unlikely to be able purchase a 1TB SSD let alone a 5TB SSD for the same cost as the 5TB portable drive my comments relate here.  

Someday, someone will make a better, more durable, faster, and contain more storage space in  a “next-gen drive” that will cost similar to the portable 5TB drive you are have questions expressed in this forum.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-12*