Western Digital Launches 6TB Portable HDDs in India: Price, Features

Highlights
  • Western Digital has launched new 6TB portable HDDs in India. They are available in the WD My Passport and SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD series.
  • The WD My Passport offers features like USB-C support and 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
  • The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD is designed to be shock, rain, dust, and crush resistant.

Western Digital has introduced new portable HDDs in its WD BLACK and SanDisk Professional product lineups, now available in 6TB capacities in India. The WD My Passport portable HDD line and the SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD are designed to meet increasing storage demands. So, let’s take a closer look at WD’s latest HDD offering:

Price and Availability in India

Product Price (INR)
WD My Passport 6TB 15,499
WD My Passport 6TB (USB-C compatible) 15,999
WD Elements 6TB 15,299
SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD 6TB 20,999

All these products are available at select Western Digital retailers, e-tailers, and the Western Digital Store. The 6TB WD My Passport and the WD Elements 6TB are currently available. However, the 6TB SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD will be available by the end of this month.

Key Features

Here are some of the key features of the new WD My Passport and SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD:

WD My Passport:

  • It comes with up to 6TB storage capacity.
  • The HDD now has USB Type-C support.
  • The 256-bit AES hardware encryption takes care of the security concerns.
  • The WD My Passport is known for its Slim and portable design, and it also continues with the latest variant.
  • Currently, it’s only available in the Blue colour option.

SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD:

  • This rugged drive comes with an aluminium enclosure, internal shock mounts, and an easy-grip rubber bumper.
  • It’s IP54 rated, making the drive resistant to rain and dust. It can also withstand crushing forces up to 1000 lbs.
  • It also comes with up to 6TB storage capacity.