Western Digital Launches 6TB Portable Hard Disk In India

Western Digital has expanded its WD, WD Black, and SanDisk product lineup in the Indian market. The computer drive manufacturer has introduced the WD My Passport portable hard disk drives (HDDs) line and SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD with 6TB capabilities in the country.

The company has positioned the hard disk drives as the first 2.5-inch portable HDDs to come with 6TB capacity globally. The WD My Passport hard drive lineup comes with password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption. The SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD drive comes with IP54-rated dust and water resistance build. With the latest offering, the company wants to offer robust and tailored storage solutions for users.

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Western Digital 6TB My Passport, 6TB SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD Price

The 6TB WD My Passport will be selling at a price of Rs 15,499 in the Indian market. Meanwhile, the 6TB WD My Passport with USB Type-C comes with a price tag of Rs 15,999. The WD Elements 6TB is priced at Rs 15,299.

All three products are currently available for buying through Western Digital retailers, retailers, and Western Digital Store. Lastly, the 6Tb WD SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD comes for Rs 20,999. It will be up for grabs by the end of July through select WD retailers and on the company’s Digital Store.

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Western Digital 6TB My Passport, 6TB SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD Specs

The 6TB WD My Passport comes with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 interface, while the 6TB WD My Passport which works with USB Type-C comes with USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface. Both models come with a limited warranty of three years.

They come with WD’s in-house software to add an extra layer of security with password protection and built-in 256-bit AES encryption. They provide easy backup and defense against ransomware through the included Acronis True Image for WD software. They offer a transfer rate of up to 5Gb/s. The My Passport Ultra features USB Type-C technology and a metal design with the same 256-bit AES hardware encryption.

Besides, the 6TB SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD features a rugged design with an IP54 rain and dust rating and offers crush resistance up to 1000 lbs. It has a 2.5-inch form factor and it is advertised as the world’s first 2.5-inch 6TB portable hard drive. It comes with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Thunderbolt 3 interfaces and supports a transfer rate of up to 5Gb/s through a USB Type-C connector. It also has a three-year warranty. All new models are compatible with devices running on macOS 11+ and Windows 10 and above.