---
product_id: 567405566
title: "SanDisk Professional 5TB G-Drive ArmorATD - Rugged, Durable Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH81G-005T-GBA1D"
brand: "wd"
price: "5584 DH"
currency: MAD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 1
category: "Wd"
url: https://www.desertcart.ma/products/567405566-sandisk-professional-5tb-g-drive-armoratd-rugged-durable-portable-external
store_origin: MA
region: Morocco
---

# USB-C 5Gbps speed 5TB massive storage IP54 rain & dust resistance SanDisk Professional 5TB G-Drive ArmorATD - Rugged, Durable Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH81G-005T-GBA1D

**Brand:** wd
**Price:** 5584 DH
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Backup Boldly, Store Fearlessly!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SanDisk Professional 5TB G-Drive ArmorATD - Rugged, Durable Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH81G-005T-GBA1D by wd
- **How much does it cost?** 5584 DH with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ma](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/567405566-sandisk-professional-5tb-g-drive-armoratd-rugged-durable-portable-external)

## Best For

- wd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **All-Terrain Ready:** IP54-rated protection against rain and dust means your drive works wherever your hustle takes you.
- • **Massive 5TB Capacity:** Store and safeguard your entire creative portfolio or critical files without compromise.
- • **Plug-and-Play Versatility:** Effortlessly compatible with macOS, Windows, USB 3.0, and Thunderbolt 3 for instant productivity.
- • **Rugged Armor for Your Data:** Built tough with anodized aluminum and shock mounts to survive drops and harsh environments.
- • **Blazing Fast USB-C Transfers:** Experience seamless 5Gbps data flow for ultra-quick backups and file access.

## Overview

The SanDisk Professional 5TB G-Drive ArmorATD is a rugged, portable external hard drive featuring a premium anodized aluminum enclosure, IP54-rated rain and dust resistance, and shock protection. With USB-C 5Gbps connectivity and compatibility with USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3, it delivers transfer speeds up to 130MB/s. Designed for professionals on the move, it offers massive 5TB storage capacity to securely back up photos, videos, and critical files anywhere.

## Description

From the manufacturer Rugged, portable storage for reliable backups anywhere From out in the wild to back in the studio, trust your photos, footage, and important files to a portable hard drive that’s as relentless as you are. The G-DRIVE ArmorATD rugged, all-terrain drive features a premium, anodized aluminum enclosure, easy-to-grip protective bumper, and IP54 rain/dust resistance(4) that helps protect your content wherever you go. USB-C (5Gbps) drive for quick content backup and storage USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3 compatible Transfer rates of up to 140MB/s read and 130MB/s write(2) (1TB and 2TB) Premium, anodized aluminum enclosure for strength you can feel Rain-and dust-resistant (IP54) enclosure(4) with a 1000-lb crush resistance Up to 5TB(1) of reliable storage and backup of critical photos, videos, and files USB-C for Quick Content Backups The versatile USB-C (5Gbps) drive provides reliable plug-and-play storage and backup that's also compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.0 for time-saving backups. Premium Strength You Can Feel The G-DRIVE ArmorATD rugged drive helps shield your photos, footage, and files from accidental drops(3) with a premium aluminum enclosure, internal shock mounts, and an easy-grip rubber bumper for durability you can trust. Built for the Wild Room for Adventure Available in up to 5TB(1), the G-DRIVE ArmorATD rugged, portable hard drive gives you plenty of room to expand your laptop storage or back up your photos, footage, and files wherever your adventure takes you. Ready to Go with Mac Works with macOS right out of the box, and Windows via reformat. (1)1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment. (2)1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors. (3)Shock resistance up to 1.2m on a carpeted concrete floor for 1TB and 2TB capacities, and up to 1m on a carpeted concrete floor for 4TB and 5TB capacity. (4)IEC 60529 IP54: Based on internal testing. Conducted tests to withstand water splashing against the enclosure; limited dust contact does not interfere with operation. Must be clean and dry before use.

Review: Perfect - Perfect

## Features

- USB-C (5Gbps) drive for quick file backup and storage
- USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3 compatible
- Transfer rates of up to 130MB/s read (1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0C9YLX21T |
| Additional Features | Durable, Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,667 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #22 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | WD |
| Built-In Media | USB Cable |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 5 |
| Color | black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
| Customer Package Type | Standard shipping packaging with protective material |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,144 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 130 Megabytes Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 5 TB |
| Digital storage capacity | 5 TB |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Form Factor | Portable |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard disk form factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard disk interface | USB 3.0 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 5 |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 |
| Installation Type | plug-and-play |
| Item Weight | 349 g |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
| Media Speed | 130 megabytes_per_second |
| Model Name | SDPH81G-005T-GBA1D |
| Model Number | SDPH81G-005T-GBA1D |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Read Speed | 130 Megabytes Per Second |
| Special features | Durable, Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Backup, Storage |
| UPC | 718037902685 |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Digital storage capacity:** 5 TB
- **Hard disk interface:** USB 3.0
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Brand:** SanDisk Professional
- **Special features:** Durable, Portable
- **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop
- **Installation type:** plug-and-play
- **Colour:** black

## Images

![SanDisk Professional 5TB G-Drive ArmorATD - Rugged, Durable Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH81G-005T-GBA1D - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zbbVRB86L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: This is  usb 3.1 gen 1 according to the website. why does it say  usb 3.2 gen 1 here?**
A: USB 3.2 gen 1x1 (often shortened to 3.2 gen 1) is exactly the same as USB 3.1 gen 1, which is exactly the same as USB 3.0. And I do mean EXACTLY the same technical specs, just relabeled; this is a 5 Gb/s interface. To get a 10 Gb/s interface you need to use USB 3.2 gen 2x1 (often shortened to 3.2 gen 2), which exactly the same as USB 3.1 gen 2. To get a 20 Gb/s interface you need to use USB 3.2 gen 2x2, which has no USB 3.1 equivalent. (You'd think the USB folks would have a marketing dept that would tell them what a mess they were making!)

**Q: can I download from a Sandisk disk to the hardrive?**
A: If I understand the question, can you move files from the SanDisk to another drive?  yes, you can  It is very easy to do so and you can move files from another HD to the SanDisk.
Hope that helps.

**Q: Does thiis drive come formatted for Mac or Windws ?**
A: It is not formatted for win 10, and it is not recognized on my win 10 laptop! My iPad Pro does not have the capability to reformat this drive. You need to be an IT tech to figure out how to get win 10 to see the drive, let alone format it. I am not pleased!

**Q: What is distinction between mechanical hard disk for this product and portable for other external drives?**
A: There are mechanical or “spinning” disks, referred to as internal or portable drives.  

An internal hard drive is generally more delicate in the sense that the reader mechanism floats above the spinning disk, which is sufficient for non-portable (i.e. internal hard drives). This is why a sharp hit to a computer or laptop while the non solid state drive (non-SSD) is active will most likely cause the disk and the drive head (reader mechanism) to collide or crash, thus destroying your hard drive. 

On the other hand, a portable hard drive built with portability in mind and are less susceptible to bumps or knocks but could still cause a disk “crash” if it is dropped while the read mechanism is writing or reading to/from the portable disk drive. However, these portable drives would/should be less susceptible to a bump or somewhat less careful treatment than an internal hard drive while it’s running. 

 From the durability standpoint against bumps and knocks, an SSD should be more rugged and reliable than even the portable drive. 

 You quite naturally pay extra for the SSD as its data exchange rate is generally much faster and you pay significantly more for a larger capacity SSD storage device than internal or portable hard drives. You are unlikely to be able purchase a 1TB SSD let alone a 5TB SSD for the same cost as the 5TB portable drive my comments relate here.  

Someday, someone will make a better, more durable, faster, and contain more storage space in  a “next-gen drive” that will cost similar to the portable 5TB drive you are have questions expressed in this forum.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect
*by A***M on 19 December 2025*

Perfect

## Frequently Bought Together

- SanDisk Professional 5TB G-Drive ArmorATD - Rugged, Durable Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH81G-005T-GBA1D
- Lacdo Hard Drive Carrying Case for SanDisk Professional G-Drive ArmorATD – Rugged Portable External Hard Drive HDD USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 1TB 2TB 4TB 5TB 6TB Shockproof Protective Travel Bag, Black

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ma/products/567405566-sandisk-professional-5tb-g-drive-armoratd-rugged-durable-portable-external](https://www.desertcart.ma/products/567405566-sandisk-professional-5tb-g-drive-armoratd-rugged-durable-portable-external)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Morocco*
*Store origin: MA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-24*