Western Digital has launched the 2026 G-DRIVE ArmorATD Rugged Portable HDD lineup in the US online, available in 1TB, 2TB, and 5TB capacities. Amazon has listed all three at the following prices ( lowest recorded on August 19, 2026 on Amazon US, check product page for updated pricing ):
- ( SDPH81G-001T-GZA1D ) G-DRIVE 1TB ArmorATD Rugged Portable HDD 718037912905, priced at $194.99.
- ( SDPH81G-002T-GZA1D ) G-DRIVE 2TB ArmorATD Rugged Portable HDD 718037912912, priced at $214.99.
- ( SDPH81G-005T-GZA1D ) G-DRIVE 5TB ArmorATD Rugged Portable HDD 718037912936, priced at $354.99.
Western Digital is expected to launch 4TB as well as 6TB variants in this series in the near future.
Let’s check out the specs and features of the G-DRIVE ArmorATD Rugged Portable HDD.
Specs and Features
The ArmorATD uses an anodized aluminum enclosure with an easy-grip bumper, and the enclosure is rain, dust, and crush resistant.
It connects over a USB-C interface (5Gbps) and is Thunderbolt 3 compatible, with data transfer speeds of up to 130MB/s.
The ArmorATD series is built to withstand bumps, drops, rain, and dust during use outside of a studio environment, aimed at backing up photos, videos, and files while on location.
What’s in the box
- 1 x G-DRIVE ArmorATD
- 1 x USB-C to USB-C Cable
- 1 x USB-C to USB-A Cable
- 1 x Quick Start Guide
The ArmorATD series also includes SDPH81G-001T-GBA1D, SDPH81G-002T-GBA1D, SDPH81G-004T-GBA1D, SDPH81G-005T-GBA1D, and SDPHE1G-006T-GBAND variants.
Full Specifications
- Model: G-DRIVE ArmorATD Rugged Portable HDD
- Model Numbers: SDPH81G-001T-GZA1D (1TB), SDPH81G-002T-GZA1D (2TB), SDPH81G-005T-GZA1D (5TB)
- Anodized aluminum enclosure
- Easy-grip bumper
- Rain, dust, and crush resistant enclosure
- USB-C interface (5Gbps)
- Thunderbolt 3 compatible
- Up to 130MB/s transfer speed
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Prices mentioned above are the lowest prices recorded on August 19, 2026, and may change once the drives’ listings are updated.
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