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Customer Ratings	4.2264	4.711,703	4.51,073	4.831,514
Tech Support	3.0	4.2	3.8	4.2
Value for money	2.7	4.3	3.8	—
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storage capacity	8 TB	4 TB	8000 GB	1 TB
hardware interface	usb, thunderbolt, usb3.0	usb	usb	solid state drive
compatible devices	Desktop	iPhone 15, Desktop PC, Gaming Console, Tablet, Android Devices	Gaming Console	iPhone 15, Laptop, Gaming Console, Television, Smartphone
form factor	Desktop	Portable	Portable	Portable
write speed	—	1000 megabits per second	540 megabits per second	1000 megabits per second
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Hard Drive

‎8 TB Mechanical Hard Disk

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Brand

‎G-Technology

Series

‎G-RAID

Item model number

‎0G05748

Hardware Platform

‎PC; Mac

Item Weight

‎6.58 pounds

Product Dimensions

‎9.88 x 5.12 x 3.58 inches

Item Dimensions LxWxH

‎9.88 x 5.12 x 3.58 inches

Color

‎Silver

Flash Memory Size

‎8

Hard Drive Interface

‎Thunderbolt

Hard Drive Rotational Speed

‎7200 RPM

Manufacturer

‎G-Technology

ASIN

‎B071HKLP7K

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

‎No

Date First Available

‎June 7, 2017

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Customer Reviews

4.2 264 ratings

4.2 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#637 in External Solid State Drives

Warranty & Support

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Dual-Drive Storage

The G-RAID with Thunderbolt 3 is an ultra-fast, high-performance, dual 7200RPM Enterprise-class hard drive storage system featuring Thunderbolt 3, USB-C (supports USB 3.1 Gen 2) and HDMI connectivity for ultimate flexibility.

*As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment and RAID/JBOD configuration.

Up to 36TB of storage for your HD photos and 4K videos
Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and a single USB-C port with support for USB 3.1 Gen 2
Daisy chaining for up to 5 additional devices
Dual removable, Enterprise-class 7200RPM hard drives
Hardware RAID 0 (performance), RAID 1 (mirroring), or JBOD
HDMI port supports HDR and 4K video pass through

Daisy-chaining for up to 5 additional devices

With dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, you can conveniently daisy chain up to 5 additional devices to stay connected to multiple drives, 4K displays, and more, through a single connection to your computer.


Dual, reliable Enterprise-class 7200RPM hard drives For all your heavy workloads and mission-critical data, you can depend on the power and lasting reliability of dual, removable Enterprise-class 7200RPM hard drives.	High-speed data transfers Quickly move all your HD photos and 4K footage to spend less time waiting and more time creating with high-speed data transfers using the Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C ports.	Solid, all-aluminum enclosure With the solid and stylish all-aluminum enclosure, G-RAID with Thunderbolt 3 not only performs at high levels, it looks good doing it too.

Built-in hardware RAID

For maximum performance, G-RAID with Thunderbolt 3 comes ready to go in RAID 0 and can be configured to RAID 1 (mirroring) or JBOD for ultimate flexibility.

Product Description

The G-RAID with Thunderbolt 3 is a high-performance, dual Enterprise-class 7200RPM hard drive storage system featuring Thunderbolt 3, USB-C (supports USB 3.1 Gen 2) and HDMI connectivity to quickly access, browse, edit and backup your digital library. For ultimate flexibility, choose between hardware RAID 0 (default), 1 or JBOD. With removable drives, this ultra-fast, high-capacity storage solution is designed for the most demanding creative projects, easily supporting multi-stream HD, 2K, 4K and HDR video workflows.

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5

264 global ratings

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Customers like the speed of the computer drive or storage. They mention it's really fast with decent transfer rates. They also appreciate the appearance. That said, some complain about the noise level. Opinions are mixed on quality, ease of use, and performance.

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18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the speed of the computer drive. They mention that it is really fast, has decent transfer rates, and has no latency or issues editing HD videos. Some say that it's pretty quiet and quick with lighting or USB 3.

"...They are both fast and suitable for heavy video files...." Read more

"...About 4 years ago, I started doing video and found that the G-RAID was blazing fast, which was perfect for editing RED Digital Camera footage...." Read more

"...I use it on my Macbook Pro via USB-C connection. No latency or issues editing HD videos...." Read more

"...Reasonable speed; I moved about 1T from an external TB3 SSD to this in about an hour (~230MB/s; your mileage may vary)." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the computer drive. They mention that it's aesthetically appealing and stays cool.

"...Trustworthy and they get the job done. The industrial-looking brushed aluminum container look classy, elegant and timeless...." Read more

"...Build quality is very nice- Stays cool- Daisy chaining!Cons:- Very noisy. It's always whirring and clicking away...." Read more

"...It is well made and super fast. It also looks great. The lighted G on the front is pretty bright, though I find it serves as a usable night-light :-)" Read more

"G-Tech does it again. A really great looking drive, great value for the amount of drive space that came with it (16TB) and it works perfectly with..." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the hard drive. They mention that it has great value for the amount of drive space and is reliable.

"...I use it with Premiere, Final Cut, and Avid. Worth every penny.NOTE: I would not use this as a backup drive, though...." Read more

"G-Tech does it again. A really great looking drive, great value for the amount of drive space that came with it (16TB) and it works perfectly with..." Read more

"Reliable 12TB for reasonable price..." Read more

"Worth the money..." Read more

29 customers mention19 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the computer drive. Some mention it has a much better build quality than other RAID enclosures, is very reliable, and holds up well. However, others say that the drive failed within 3 years and won't be buying any G-Tech drives again.

"I have used G-Tech drives for close to 15 years. They are built solid for a desktop use and I usually don't travel with them because of how heavy..." Read more

"...That's why I trust G-Technology. Dependable. Trustworthy and they get the job done...." Read more

"...on I kept losing the connection to the G-Raid drive and it corrupted my Lightroom catalog.I have setup the drive in Raid 1...." Read more

"...and go through a TON of footage. This drive seems to hold up well. I use it with Premiere, Final Cut, and Avid. Worth every penny...." Read more

17 customers mention9 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the computer drive. Some mention it's easy to configure, simple to use, and easy to reconfigure to Raid 1 from the shipped Raid 0, while others say that the guide/manual is super basic, looks like a guide from IKEA, and there are no instructions with this drive. It requires a fair degree of technical proficiency to get it to work.

"...Plug in the cables. Turn on power. Copy files onto device. Simple. Simple. Simple. 2) They don't fail...." Read more

"Be careful if you are a Windows user. Setup can be a little confusing and the directions on the G-Technology website are almost non-existent or you..." Read more

"...I like that G-Tech is MAC-first. Easy to reconfigure to Raid 1 from the shipped Raid 0...." Read more

"...Lastly, guide/manual is super basic, looks like a guide from IKEA." Read more

17 customers mention7 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the computer drive. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it never worked. The website where you create the warranty return ticked does not work, and it completely shut down on them.

"...at first, it stopped being recognized by my computer. it took me about 6 weeks to go back and forth with customer support...." Read more

"...It's been an incredible workhorse. I use it on my Macbook Pro via USB-C connection. No latency or issues editing HD videos...." Read more

"...Daisy chaining!Cons:- Very noisy. It's always whirring and clicking away...." Read more

"...It hardly created any noise for the first couple of months. It works fine, but the noise it is starting to generate is making me crazy and makes me..." Read more

17 customers mention4 positive13 negative

Customers have negative opinions about the noise produced by the computer drive. They mention that it's very noisy, and not constant or predictable when audible.

"...This 28TB tends to be loud but that's because the fans are usually always running unless it's in standby mode...." Read more

"...so I turn it off when not using it, but when using it it's so freaking loud and frustrating! contacting support, I got a reply every few days...." Read more

"...It hardly created any noise for the first couple of months...." Read more

"...The drives are little noisy, but it isn't bad. Though I'm not a good judge of noise for I fall asleep to the TV on all the time...." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers find the computer drive complex and annoying. They say it's frustrating, irritating, and distracting.

"...off when not using it, but when using it it's so freaking loud and frustrating! contacting support, I got a reply every few days...." Read more

"...Now and again the noises are a little obnoxious, and pretty distracting...." Read more

"...I have to turn it off when it is not needed because it is so irritating." Read more

"The drive is fast but is so noisy and rackety I get a headache running it...." Read more

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NBA Films

Reliable Products and Helpful Tech Support!

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2022

Capacity: 28TBVerified Purchase

I have used G-Tech drives for close to 15 years. They are built solid for a desktop use and I usually don't travel with them because of how heavy they are and so for that purpose I will use SSDs. This 28TB tends to be loud but that's because the fans are usually always running unless it's in standby mode. I'm okay with the fan noise because I know my files will be okay as this thing stays cool. I use this one mainly for media file backups while I edit with an additional G-tech alongside. They are both fast and suitable for heavy video files.

The tech support has always been very responsive, friendly and knowledgeable when I needed them or had questions. I had an issue where one of the removable drives wasn't responsive when I first purchased the unit and so I filed a case with tech support and they got back to me right away. Not only was it a pleasant conversation but they troubleshoot with me why it occurred and I was back in business in no time. Saved my butt and kept my client and that's why I will always purchase products from this company.

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GoShiggyGo

I LOVE G-Technology and both my G-Drives and G-RAIDS. I have over 14. Never failed. Easy to set up.

Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2019

Capacity: 16TBVerified Purchase

I've been a G-Technology fan ever since I purchased my first G-Drive back in 2012 when I started my photography business. About 4 years ago, I started doing video and found that the G-RAID was blazing fast, which was perfect for editing RED Digital Camera footage. The reasons why I like G-Raids/G-Drives: 1)so simple to use. Literally, just unbox. Plug in the cables. Turn on power. Copy files onto device. Simple. Simple. Simple. 2) They don't fail. I have some very high end clients that includes many celebrities and I can't afford for anything to go wrong. That's why I trust G-Technology. Dependable. Trustworthy and they get the job done. The industrial-looking brushed aluminum container look classy, elegant and timeless. Modern and sophisticated. I just had to retrieve a file from 5 years ago. And BOOM..... the G-Drive booted up just like it was brand new. You can't go wrong with G-Technology.

17 people found this helpful

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Phontaine Judd

Amazing value for the price

Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2020

Capacity: 8TBVerified Purchase

I've had my G-Raid 8TB drive for about two years now. It's been an incredible workhorse. I use it on my Macbook Pro via USB-C connection. No latency or issues editing HD videos. I am a professional TV editor (Dirty Jobs, American Chopper, etc.) and go through a TON of footage. This drive seems to hold up well. I use it with Premiere, Final Cut, and Avid. Worth every penny.

NOTE: I would not use this as a backup drive, though. It only has two bays, and in order to get the bandwidth, I had to stripe the drives RAID-0. So, if one of the drives fails, I lose everything. That's not a big deal because I use it as a media drive only. I keep all projects on a separate drive that is backed up remotely.

2 people found this helpful

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EagleJoe

Lots of issues after a few months. customer support is more than crap!

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2022

Capacity: 20TBVerified Purchase

I purchased the 20TB one for work. after a few months, it started acting up and over time it got worse. at first, it stopped being recognized by my computer. it took me about 6 weeks to go back and forth with customer support. tried different things, replaced the wire more than once until I gave up, and just "Rescan Discs" every time after turning on my computer. then it started making a loud noise, like a lawnmower machine. so I turn it off when not using it, but when using it it's so freaking loud and frustrating! contacting support, I got a reply every few days. and lame replies at that (such as "take a picture of the label/ serial number"). it's a freaking nightmare seeking support from them. extremely slow and they never try to actually solve the issue but just come up with BS of "try this" or "do that". buttom line the product sucks and their support suck even more. Unfortunately, I am way past my return date, so I have to take the loss and purchase another one (from a different company of course!)
I don't recommend getting any product from G-Technology. look elsewhere. otherwise, you're in for a long-lasting frustration!

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jim

Not that loud & easy to configure

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020

Capacity: 8TBVerified Purchase

I have a competitor's RAID that is only 1T (Raid 1) and I needed 3T for my videos; so I got the 8T which will become 4T in RAID 1. I like that G-Tech is MAC-first. Easy to reconfigure to Raid 1 from the shipped Raid 0. I was weary that the configurator (just download from G-Tech site) would give me problems on 10.15 but worked fine. Some complained about the noise, but it is quieter than my other RAID. It has a fan and enterprise-class drives (which emphasize reliability over noise) so I wouldn't sleep next to it. Reasonable speed; I moved about 1T from an external TB3 SSD to this in about an hour (~230MB/s; your mileage may vary).

2 people found this helpful

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TheOuvs

Windows 10... It works with my Dell XPS15 Laptop and Thunderbolt but with a lot of work.

Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2020

Capacity: 12TBVerified Purchase

Be careful if you are a Windows user. Setup can be a little confusing and the directions on the G-Technology website are almost non-existent or you need a degree in engineering to understand them. My saving grace was my 15 years of old IT experience.
In order to get Thunderbolt to work I Had to update the BIOS, the drivers and the Thunderbolt control app. If you are going to use this with a Laptop you may need change to power setting on USB Root Hub Power Management in Device Manager. I had to change it so the laptop did not control the power to save energy. When it was left on I kept losing the connection to the G-Raid drive and it corrupted my Lightroom catalog.
I have setup the drive in Raid 1. I have done multiple speed test with Thunderbolt 40 Gps, Thunderbolt 20 Gps and the USB connection and the results with Raid 1 is that there is no difference in speed on 2 different computers. My results where about 260 MB/s Read and 245 MB/s Write, no matter what cable or connection I used. So I'm not sure why you would ever use the expensive 40 Gps Thunderbolt cables. As a side note, using an Active Thunderbolt 3 cable really didn't work for me, the laptop did not like it at all, I kept getting the blue screen of death with a driver error.

7 people found this helpful

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Harry R.

Very Fast and Easy to Set Up, So far completely happy with this device.

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2020

Capacity: 8TBVerified Purchase

I am very pleased with the G-Technology Thunderbolt 3. Very fast response read and write speeds when connected to my mac mini server via thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt which is what my server supports. Bases on other reviews I found it quieter than i thought it would be. I also have it connected most of the time to my Time Capsule 5th generation via USB making it available to all devices on my network. It was also easy to set up in less than 5 minutes. It appears to be a much better build quality than other RAID enclosures i have on my network. I purchased the 8tB model and have it configured to RAID1.

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Pavel Muller

Easy to set up, works fine so far. You can hear it, but not too loud.

Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2020

Capacity: 28TBVerified Purchase

Easy to set up, works fine so far. You can hear it, but not too loud.

Peter Hordylan

So far so good

Reviewed in Canada on September 13, 2021

Capacity: 20TBVerified Purchase

It's quieter then I expected. Also I have Raid'd it to 1 because I need to protect certain files. Currently no issues.

John Rudsak

Works like a charm

Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2018

Capacity: 20TBVerified Purchase

Works like a charm no negative points

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Adrian Lee

Loud clicking noise from the drive. Maybe a bad drive

Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2021

Capacity: 28TBVerified Purchase

I’m currently using an e-technology 10TB usb-c drive. It was great and quiet. I decided to buy the 28TB thunderbolt 3 drive. This new drive is very noisy with continuous clicking noise from the hard drive even when data ia not access at all. Maybe it is bad drive in the unit and returned back to Amazon. The return process is very easy and quick. Credit to Amazon!!!

Andrew

Red Light and slow but functions

Reviewed in Canada on August 21, 2021

Capacity: 28TBVerified Purchase

Got this as an open box special. Worked fine but makes more noise than expected and I got a red light after setting up the raid system. Troubleshooting didn’t provide a good answer but so far it functions- just loudly.

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Digital Storage Capacity	8 TB
Hard Disk Interface	Thunderbolt
Connectivity Technology	USB, Thunderbolt 3
Brand	G-Technology
Special Feature	Portable
Hard Disk Form Factor	3.5 Inches
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Color	Silver

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