It took eight years to launch a 6TB laptop hard drive, but I don’t think I’ll see one in 7TB – WD unexpectedly introduces a 2.5-inch 6TB portable hard drive that only adds an extra TB, but at least it is not that expensive
In response to the ever-growing need for larger digital storage capacities, and following the launch of the new 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive, Western Digital has launched 6TB portable hard drives for its WD, WD_BLACK and SanDisk Professional product lines; with the largest 2.5-inch storage capacity on the global market.
This 6TB capacity will be made available in the WD My Passport lineup, WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive, and SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD.
WD My Passport’s extensive 6TB range allows users to easily store and backup large amounts of digital content. The sleekly designed USB-C drive offers password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption for optimal security and is available in a variety of colors including black, blue, midnight blue, red, white and silver.
G-DRIVE ArmorATD
The 6TB WD My Passport Ultra costs $199.99 (as do the Mac-compatible versions). 6TB WD My Passport and 6TB WD My Passport, works with USB-C, both on sale for $184.99.
For gamers, there’s a new 6TB version of the WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive, which Western Digital says can store up to 150 games, although you can use it for other purposes if you wish. That costs $184.99.
Finally, there is the 6TB SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD, an all-terrain drive that is shock, rain, dust and pressure resistant. This will set you back $229.99 and you can purchase it by the end of the month.
“Expanding our portfolio with the world’s first 2.5-inch 6TB portable hard drive is an incredible technological achievement and allows us to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible,” said Nitin Kachhwaha, Director of Product Management at Western Digital. “Offering up to 6TB in such a small form factor and an accessible price point gives everyone – from students, gamers, professional videographers and more – more flexibility to create and store even more of their essential content on one portable drive.”