G-Technology 6TB G-DRIVE G1 USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

SKU: GTE0G03674

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DANIEL W : Does this come with USB-C connection?LOUIS D : NoANDREW R : No. This model is USB 3.0/20 compatible
PATRICK V : Is this only a backup drive or can it be used for daily use?DIMITRI S : It can definitely be used daily. Not a very portable drive however as it needs external power and is rather large.SUSAN M : Use it anytimeJIMMY M : I used it daily. It's reliable so far. Every machine will break down eventually. I had several hard drive in the past. This last the longest.Uraga M : It’s a external drive you can use it for both.
Shopper : Is this drive compatible with Windows 10?FRANK K : Yes. It works seamlessly with Windows 10. A great drive.RICHARD O : I believe so but if I remember it needs to be reformatted. Best to ask the manufacturerANDREW R : Per the product overview: "While the G-DRIVE G1 is compatible with both Windows and Mac, it comes formatted for Mac OS and supports Apple's Time Machine software, allowing your Mac to be backed up to this drive. To use this drive with Windows, it will need to be reformatted."

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2021-07-25T14:03:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Purchase

Works great with my MAC. Love the size and amount of memory

Deborah B.

2021-07-20T09:09:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the G Drive

Have never had any issues with G drives. This will do until I can invest in a SSD. Durable and pretty quiet.

Dedra P.

2021-05-23T01:35:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Storage/Hard Drive at a good price

Received our 10 Tb G-Drive. It's now being used as our Time Machine/backup and storage for both my wife and myself. Very compact drive for 10 Tb.

STEVE G.

2021-05-14T09:32:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Works well

Has worked well and is reliable.

DAVID B.

2021-02-04T07:25:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the aesthetics

Needed extra storage and wanted something to fit my Mac aesthetics

Darnell R.

2021-01-22T12:40:55

Rated 5 out of 5

A great product!

It's a great drive! Very reliable!

JULIEN B.

2021-01-06T20:01:34

Rated 4 out of 5

plug it in & go

I bought the G Drive which makes it the 14th Drive that I now own, Tis one however is used for a clients special project. a documentary of her life. I felt with my sucessful history of G drives this would be the ideal choice It is also perfectly formatted with my iMac. simply plug in & go...

steven s.

2020-10-01T08:06:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Drive! Best Service!

Drive works great! Fast and efficient. Adorama got it to me quick and easy.

Michael A.

2020-09-24T01:17:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Epic

Good well done

JORGE R.

2020-09-17T15:35:45

Rated 4 out of 5

This works!!

Fast, big…but heavy

NICK G.

2020-07-27T06:36:28

Rated 1 out of 5

Noisy and clunky. Sounds like it will break at any minute

Clicks a lot. Maybe I just got a faulty one but I don’t trust it.

MARK M.

2020-06-16T10:05:08

Rated 4 out of 5

Not silent, but solid and well-designed

Solid build quality and great aesthetic design. While it’s all WD now instead of Hitachi, it all seems to work as expected. The unit is fanless, though operates a bit louder than I’d prefer. Still quieter than its predecessor its replacing. Reads and writes are fast. Oh, I had initial issues with it, but it turned out to be a USB-C to USB-A adapter issue. Switching devices remedied the problem.

MAX K.

2020-06-16T10:04:50

Rated 4 out of 5

Not silent, but solid and well-designed

Solid build quality and great aesthetic design. While it’s all WD now instead of Hitachi, it all seems to work as expected. The unit is fanless, though operates a bit louder than I’d prefer. Still quieter than its predecessor its replacing. Reads and writes are fast. Oh, I had initial issues with it, but it turned out to be a USB-C to USB-A adapter issue. Switching devices remedied the problem.

MAX K.

2020-06-02T14:20:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Extremely solid drive

I purchased this after reading a few reviews and I already own 4 other hard drives. I just needed one that would be connected consistently with my mac mini so that things could be backed up regularly. Setup was extremely simple since it came formatted for time machine. The build quality is solid and I don't hear any noises coming from it so far. Extremely happy with my purchase

Wasiu S.

2020-02-14T13:28:15

Rated 1 out of 5

I don't like that the drive is missing the instructions to needed to use it.

I just opened it and there is no "Quick Start Guide" in the box.

GAIL H.

2020-01-26T11:46:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Second time purchase. Years of use.

This is the second G-Technology device I have used. It's sleek design and durable outer casing make it both beautiful and functional. Formatted for mac, its a simple plug and play device. Requires a/c plug. Recommend a surge protector as well, and note that it will not work on some generator/inverter systems (power supply).

MICHAEL A.

2020-01-08T07:19:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Good for a Photographer

This is my second 10TB G Tech and the third G Tech. It is a very good product, particularly its on-off swatch which most of HDs do not have. Also its 3 years warrant gives me some confidence on this brand. Used others before, but this brand is good for a photographer.

Ching M.

2019-12-23T03:54:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy 6 TB hard drive

The Technology 6TB G-DRIVE G1 USB 3.0 External Hard Drive was easy to unbox and hook up. It appears to be fast and has sufficient storage

Marty L.

2019-12-08T14:02:02

Rated 5 out of 5

great value drive

this drive offers reliable storage at a great value

MINNOW

2019-11-22T07:52:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Great tech & reliable!

Great drive!

MARC B.

2019-11-08T15:14:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Love G-Technology

I have been using G-Technology for many years now, never had problems. It s the only brand I use for external drives. Just works, period!

Cristian P.

2019-11-06T14:21:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it

Came back for a second!

brit h.

2019-10-04T09:54:51

Rated 5 out of 5

it works for me

It works just like how it listed

Bo L.

2019-09-11T09:38:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid external hard drive

Solid construction and works great. I like the light on the G! It’s pretty quiet while reading/writing.

Eric A.

2019-08-10T08:35:42

Rated 4 out of 5

Solid editing drive

Great speed for editing, good storage, though this model is finnicky on power, and I've had to reformat it once or twice after it gets corrupted when the power's interrupted

Harold A.

2019-07-31T08:10:06

Rated 5 out of 5

*****

Easy to set up with quick reliable transfer speeds. I am quickly adopting G-Technology as my go to drives.

JOEL S.

2019-07-17T19:02:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast G-Tech drive for Windows after complete format

I am using the drive on Windows 10. I did a quick format so it could be used with Windows and started copying files; the drive somehow disconnected and broke the copy. I then did a complete NTFS format and has been working without a hitch since.

RICHARD E.

2019-06-20T09:44:17

Rated 5 out of 5

A decent workhorse

A decent workhorse HDD. I have always used G-Tech products and this one seems quite reliable. The only downside is that it is a bit noisy with periodic clicks, unlike my older G-Tech firewire 800/usb 3 drive, which was quite silent. This seems an inherent characteristic of this product.

Peter G.

2019-06-11T11:55:05

Rated 5 out of 5

One of the best hard drives I've owned

Very easy setup for MAC. It's a great size with amazing read/write speeds and boot up time.

Austin S.

2019-05-28T09:18:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it

Works great! Lots of storage, solid build and good price!

Samantha A.

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G-Technology G-DRIVE G1 USB 3.0 Specifications

  • Interface

    USB 3.0 (compatible with USB 2.0)

  • Data Transfer Rate

    226 MB/s

  • Rotational Speed

    7200 rpm

  • System Requirements

    Mac OS X 10.7 +
    Windows 8.1, 8 and 7

  • Dimensions (L x W x H)

    7.7 x 5 x 1.26" / 19.55 x 12.7 x 3.20cm

  • Weight

    2.4lbs / 1.08kg

  • UPC Code

    705487196542

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About G-Technology G-DRIVE G1 USB 3.0

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Perfect for storing/retrieving photos

By CHARLES T.

Comes formatted for a Mac, but the instructions to reformat for Windows environment could not have been more clear. Retrieval times are lightening fast even with large RAW files.

Good for a Photographer

By Ching M.

This is my second 10TB G Tech and the third G Tech. It is a very good product, particularly its on-off swatch which most of HDs do not have. Also its 3 years warrant gives me some confidence on this brand. Used others before, but this brand is good for a photographer.

The G-Technology 6TB G-DRIVE G1 USB 3.0 External Hard Drive is designed for storing and working with intensive multimedia files including video, photos, audio, and music libraries, the 6TB G-DRIVE G1 USB 3.0 Hard Drive from G-Technology lets you store up to 6TB of your data and transfer it to or from your computer using USB 3.0 technology. Housed in an aluminum enclosure, the G-DRIVE G1 features data transfer rates up to 226MB/s and a rotational speed of 7200 rpm, both of which allow for quick file access and fast data transfer speeds. The G-DRIVE G1 natively supports USB 3.0 and includes a USB 3.0 cable, and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. While the G-DRIVE G1 is compatible with both Windows and Mac, it comes formatted for Mac OS and supports Apple's Time Machine software, allowing your Mac to be backed up to this drive. To use this drive with Windows, it will need to be reformatted. Also included with the G-DRIVE G1 is a power adapter.

What's in the box:

  • G-Technology 6TB G-DRIVE G1 USB 3.0 External Hard Drive
  • USB 3.0 Cable(Compatible with USB 2.0)
  • Quick Start Guide
  • AC Power Adapter
  • G-Technology 3 Year Limited Warranty