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product_id: 567405566
title: "SanDisk Professional 5TB G-Drive ArmorATD - Rugged, Durable Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH81G-005T-GBA1D"
brand: "sandisk professional"
price: "$13708"
currency: MXN
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/567405566-sandisk-professional-5tb-g-drive-armoratd-rugged-durable-portable-external
store_origin: MX
region: Mexico
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# USB-C 5Gbps blazing speed Massive 5TB storage capacity Rugged, drop-resistant armor SanDisk Professional 5TB G-Drive ArmorATD - Rugged, Durable Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH81G-005T-GBA1D

**Brand:** sandisk professional
**Price:** $13708
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Protect Your Data, Power Your Ambition

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SanDisk Professional 5TB G-Drive ArmorATD - Rugged, Durable Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH81G-005T-GBA1D by sandisk professional
- **How much does it cost?** $13708 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/567405566-sandisk-professional-5tb-g-drive-armoratd-rugged-durable-portable-external)

## 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

- • **Portable Powerhouse:** Compact and lightweight at just 349g, it’s the ultimate on-the-go storage solution for busy professionals.
- • **Massive 5TB Capacity:** Store your entire creative portfolio or critical business files without compromise.
- • **Blazing Fast Transfers:** USB-C and USB 3.2 Gen 1 deliver up to 130MB/s read speeds for seamless workflow.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Plug-and-play with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3 devices for effortless connectivity.
- • **Built to Brave the Elements:** ArmorATD rugged design protects your data from drops, shocks, and dust—work anywhere, worry-free.

## Overview

The SanDisk Professional 5TB G-Drive ArmorATD is a rugged, portable external hard drive featuring USB-C (5Gbps) and USB 3.0 compatibility. With transfer speeds up to 130MB/s and a durable design resistant to drops and dust, it offers 5TB of reliable storage ideal for professionals needing fast, secure, and portable data backup.

## Description

SanDisk Professional 5TB G-Drive ArmorATD - Rugged, Durable Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH81G-005T-GBA1D

## Features

- USB-C (5Gbps) drive for quick file backup and storage
- USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3 compatible
- Transfer rates of up to 130MB/s read (1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.)

## 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-GBA1D |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
| Series | SDPH81G-005T-GBA1D |
| Color | black |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Hard Drive Size | 5 |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hardware Platform | Not Machine Specific |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 349 g |

## Product Details

- **Digital storage capacity:** 5 TB
- **Hard disk interface:** USB 3.0
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Brand:** SanDisk Professional
- **Special features:** Durable, Portable
- **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop
- **Installation type:** plug-and-play
- **Colour:** black

## Images

![SanDisk Professional 5TB G-Drive ArmorATD - Rugged, Durable Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH81G-005T-GBA1D - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zbbVRB86L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Capacity, Style** 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: 2026-02-18*