Designed for on-the-go users who need rugged storage that can withstand tough conditions while in the field, the 1TB G-DRIVE USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C mobile SSD from G-Technology features IP67 water and dust resistance, shock and vibration resistance, drop protection up to 9.8′ / 3.0m on a carpeted concrete floor, and a crushproof rating of 1000 pounds. When combined with its 1TB storage capacity and 10 Gb/s USB 3.1 Type-C interface, also known as USB 3.1 Gen 2, the drive provides data transfer speeds of up to 560 MB/s, allowing you to quickly edit, save, and archive large files, including videos and photos.
While the 1TB G-DRIVE mobile SSD does come preformatted for macOS 10.10+, it can be easily reformatted for use Windows 10, 8.1, and 7. This SSD operates solely using USB bus power and includes a USB Type-C to Type-C cable and a USB Type-C to Type-A cable.
Tatum Paucek (verified owner) –
This is my second drive, I’m using one to boot Mojave on a 5k iMac and a second one as a storage. Not as fast as the iMac’s internal SSD but way faster than a traditional HD. For booting up it feels as quick as the internal SSD, responsive and fast enough to edit 4K footage in media composer.
Lucinda Bartoletti (verified owner) –
The 2TB G-Drive SSD is smaller than a deck of cards and very light, yet at 2TB holds a lot of data. Fast transfer rates make it ideal for storing large video files for future editing. I purchased this to back up all my photos and videos from a MacBook Pro (2013) 1TB SSD. The USB-C to USB-3.0 connection made it easy to transfer all my files in a relatively short time. I heartily recommend this drive.
Alana Lueilwitz (verified owner) –
Drive performance as expected. Solid build. Supplied connecter cables are too short (unit hangs from attachment point).
Sylvester VonRueden (verified owner) –
Its been a week and so far everything is flawless. It is super fast, silent, small, and runs cool. Exactly what I was looking for. Now well see how I feel about it in three years.
Nakia Zulauf (verified owner) –
I have 6 Gtech portable HDs for downloading on the road. This is the first one Ive purchased that disappoints. While the reduced footprint is a welcomed improvement, the file downloads are incredibly slow. Can recommend this one at all.
Fern Sipes (verified owner) –
Great addition on location. Rugged and Reliable.
Clement Zulauf (verified owner) –
This is the second SSD drive I have purchased. I have been using them to back up all my photos taken over the years. It is small and very fast using my iMac. I have been using G-Technology standard drives for the last three years with no problems. The SSDs are even better than expected. All the G-Technology drives I have been using are very reliable.
Duane Braun (verified owner) –
Incredibly fast!
Bobbie Keeling (verified owner) –
A lot of fast storage in a small package! Very happy with this purchase so far. I give it 4 stars only because of the short cable that comes with it. With it connected to the back of my 27 inch iMac it just hangs off the back of the computer. Had to purchase a longer cable. And when you’re paying that kind of money it shouldn’t have a longer cable.
Mae Hammes (verified owner) –
Gives a better feeling of security for footage than a spinning drive.
Breanna Sipes (verified owner) –
I bought my second one. While travelling and having to save many havy videos, it is the perfect product. Hope it lasts, I will tell you later!
Shannon Adams (verified owner) –
I do a lot of music work but had trouble with my previous ssd due to latency, upgraded to this because for the increase storage space and it’s much better now!
Christine McKenzie (verified owner) –
Nice, small, fast, feels very nicely built. Great drive if you need fast storage for photo or video or audio applications. It is, however, expensive but I believe prices will go down eventually. For now it works well for me, using it for audio and plugins for Logic Pro.
Olaf Hammes (verified owner) –
I look forward to when the prices go down on these. I will be buying more then. They are great for storing projects I am currently working on. I can just plug them in and edit directly from the drive.
Gabriella Hilpert (verified owner) –
Great size – I imagine G Tech will have a larger capacity version in the future. I edit video with this drive and I can even run off of the battery of my Mac Book Pro during a thunderstorm (when I would not want to be connected to the grid.). I have been using G Tech drives for video editing in Final Cut for 14 years – never had a problem with them.
Daren Purdy (verified owner) –
I was looking for a small and fast SSD drive I could use in the field as a backup when Im downloading pictures. To meet the press deadline for the paper Im often downloading and transmitting right after the game sitting on the sidelines. It seems rugged enough and the size and weight fit the bill.
Larue Hodkiewicz (verified owner) –
Fast, intuitive, reliable
Gennaro Kuhn (verified owner) –
This SSD drive with USB-C connectivity is super fast. Right from the box it was ready to use with my MacBook Pro. First backup took sometime but that was expected, from then on it backs up in a few minutes. Great buy, very satisfied.
Tess Deckow (verified owner) –
I’m a Filmmaker and mi mobile video editor. This drive along with my other G Technology SSDs are the only drives I use to dump footage and edit off of. I bounce between FCPX and Premier Pro depending on the project and these drives perform well. I edit 4K footage straight off the drive with not lag or issues. A solid purchase from a solid company.
Syble Reinger (verified owner) –
I have two of the G-technology drives, one TB and a 2 TB. Both have been super easy to set up on my MacBook pro and, so far, have worked fine as back-up drives. I just wish they made the different sizes in different colors so it would be easier to tell them apart – a minor issue.