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The drive is rated at 140MBps for the 2TB version in terms of read speed, dipping to 135MBps for the 4TB model due to the increased number of platters.

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ThereР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћs no software package included here, in contrast to WDР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћs MyPassport Ultra. This can be achieved by using the Computer Management services within Windows or by downloading a dedicated formatting utility from G-Tech. The drive is Mac formatted by default, so youР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћll need to format it for Windows if youР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћre intending on using the device with MicrosoftР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћs operating system. HereР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћs how the G-Drive mobile USB-C 2TB performed in our benchmark tests:Р вЂќР’В¬rystalDiskMark: 102MBps (read) 133MBps (write)Р вЂќР вЂћtto: 174MBps (read, 256mb) 149MBps (write, 256mb)Р вЂќР вЂћS SSD: 129MBps (seq read) 123MBps (seq write) Performance Two cables Р Р†Р вЂљРІР‚Сљ a USB Type-A to USB Type-C and a USB Type-C to USB Type-C Р Р†Р вЂљРІР‚Сљ are provided, plus a quick start guide. The Type-C connector is located next to a status LED, and the Р Р†Р вЂљР’ВGР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћ logo on the front could be mistaken for one of the many luxury brands that start with the same letter.Р вЂќР вЂћt 110 x 82 x 11mm with a weight of just 140g, itР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћll fit easily into the back pocket of your skinny jeans. The designers opted for a pink champagne gold brushed finish for the metal top and bottom with a white plastic border, perhaps to match the finish of the Apple MacBook. The model that landed on our desk was the flashiest of them all.

They all come with a three-year warranty and a USB Type-C converter. ItР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћs available in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB versions in silver, white and champagne gold colors (though you can only get the latter with the 2TB drive).

#G technology g drive review portable#

Here we are looking at the companyР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћs latest model, the G-Drive mobile USB-C 2TB portable hard disk drive. WeР Р†Р вЂљРІвЂћСћve reviewed G-Tech products in the past including its 500GB external portable SSD, with its 4TB external desktop hard drive being the most recent subject of our scrutiny. G-Technology is a subsidiary of WDC (Western Digital Corporation), one of the largest hard disk drive manufacturers, alongside WD, Sandisk, Upthere. G-Technology G-Drive mobile USB-C 2TB portable hard disk drive review G-Technology G-Drive mobile USB-C 2TB portable hard disk drive review