SanDisk Professional G-Drive USB-C 26TB
Best high capacity storage for demanding professional creative workflows.
This high-capacity external hard drive offers ultra-reliable storage with a premium, stylish design. It features an enterprise-class drive for powerful performance, ideal for fast backup and access to your media content. The durable, stackable aluminum enclosure includes mounting points for production needs and offers customizable LED light brightness. It comes ready for Mac and is easily reformatted for Windows, providing versatile compatibility for your workflow.
$749.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2098
/ 4142
#2098 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
+42%
Above average
Capacity
26
/ TB
Who it's for
- Creative professionals managing extensive video, photo, or data archives.
- Professionals requiring consistent, trustworthy storage for their valuable work.
- Users with modern computers seeking fast and convenient external storage.
Who should skip it
- Video editors or graphic designers needing rapid access to large, active project files.
- Field photographers or mobile professionals needing highly portable and durable storage.
- Data-sensitive professionals who prioritize built-in redundancy for their primary storage.
Performance breakdown
Storage Density
Massive 26TB capacity provides an expansive footprint for high-resolution media workflows.
Transfer Throughput
Reliable 280MB/s speeds handle large file backups with consistent, steady performance.
Build Durability
Anodized aluminum enclosure offers professional-grade protection for critical production assets.
Workflow Integration
Integrated mounting points and laptop charging simplify complex DIT cart setups.
Drive Reliability
Enterprise-class Ultrastar internals ensure long-term stability for high-value data storage.
System Compatibility
Seamless plug-and-play functionality for Mac users with easy Windows reformatting options.
Key Specs
Capacity
26TB
Interface
USB-C™ (10Gbps)
Drive
Enterprise-Class Ultrastar™ 7200rpm
Power Delivery
Up to 45W for compatible laptops
LED Lights
Three modes of brightness
Compatibility
Mac Ready, Apple Time Machine compatible; easily reformatted for Windows®
Mounting
Anchor points for DIT cart, mounting plate, or other gear
Formatted
APFS
Know before you buy
Yes. The drive comes pre-formatted for Mac (APFS), but it can be easily reformatted to exFAT or NTFS if you need to use it with a Windows machine.
The G-DRIVE features USB Power Delivery and can provide up to 45W of power to compatible laptops, allowing you to charge your computer while transferring data.
With 280MB/s read and write speeds and an enterprise-grade 7200RPM Ultrastar drive, it is well-suited for backing up and accessing large media files, though it is intended for storage rather than direct high-bitrate 4K/8K timeline editing.
Yes, the enclosure includes built-in anchor points specifically designed for attaching the drive to DIT carts, mounting plates, or other professional production equipment.
The drive offers three levels of LED brightness, which you can toggle to suit your environment, whether you are working in a bright studio or a dark editing suite.
Yes, the anodized aluminum enclosure is designed to be stackable, helping you save desk space if you are managing multiple drives for your storage library.
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