Western Digital portable HDDs are now more appealing than ever thanks to new 6TB capacities in small form factors
Western Digital now offers the “highest storage capacity in a 2.5” portable HDD."
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What you need to know
Western Digitalis a respected computer drive and data storage company that has provided reliable products for desktops and laptops for years. Its products are often listed on lists of thebest portable hard drivesand are a go-to for gamers. Today, the company announced that it would be adding a 6TB capacity option to three of its HDD products: My Passport Ultra, P10 Game Drive, and G-DRIVE ArmorATD. Western Digital also says that this means it now offers the"world’s highest capacity 2.5” portable HDDs."
Here are the Western Digital HDDs that are receiving a 6TB capacity option:
Increased storage for our growing data libraries
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Sometimes, I think back to the small externalhard driveI used in college and I marvel at its tiny capacity. Despite having much more space on my devices these days I often find myself running out of storage quickly on both my work computer and my gaming PC. That’s especially true given the digital art I create, the work documents I generate, and the video games I play, which all fill up my usable space far too quickly.
Of course, a 6TB HDD won’t be necessary for everyone, but it’s nice having the option for those of us can make use of it. I’d certainly spend a lot less time rearranging and deleting my own files if I had such a large-capacity drive. The WD_BLACK 910 Game Drive is especially appealing thanks to its fast speeds. However, the G-DRIVE ArmorATD would also come in handy for work trips. Knowing that it’s protected by that water-resistant and particle-resistant rubber casing, would help me feel assured that my personal data isn’t likely to get damaged in transit.
We at Windows Central plan to test and review these devices down the line, so check back later to see just how well these HDDs perform.
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