Western Digital Unveils World’s Highest Capacity 2.5” Portable HDDs, Elevating Storage Solutions Across Popular Product Lines
SAN JOSE, Calif. – May 17, 2024 –
As digital content continues to surge, Western Digital introduces its groundbreaking portable HDD expansion, setting a new standard in the industry. The expansion includes the WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional product lines, now featuring the world’s highest storage capacity in a 2.5” portable HDD. The WD My Passport, WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive, and SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE® ArmorATD™ are now available with 6TB* capacities.
Technological Breakthrough in Portable Storage
“Introducing the world’s first 2.5” 6TB* portable hard drive marks a significant technological milestone,” said Nitin Kachhwaha, Director of Product Management at Western Digital. “Providing up to 6TB* in such a compact and affordable format gives a wide range of users—from students to gamers and professional videographers—the ability to store and safeguard more content in a single portable drive” [1].
WD My Passport: Reliable Backup for Your Adventures
The WD My Passport series now offers up to 6TB* capacities, allowing adventurers to store more and back up their digital memories effortlessly. The My Passport Ultra™ drive, featuring USB-C™ technology and a sleek metal design, is ready for immediate use. Its compact form factor makes it highly portable, while 256-bit AES hardware encryption ensures data security. Available in various colors, the My Passport Ultra and My Passport for Mac are priced at UAE MSRP AED 779 and KSA MSRP SAR 879 [2].
WD_BLACK: Enhancing Your Gaming Experience
The WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive is designed for gamers seeking to enhance their console or PC performance. With 6TB* capacities, capable of storing up to 150 games1, this drive allows gamers to keep up with the demands of modern AAA titles without compromising on storage. The WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive is available for UAE MSRP AED 829 and KSA MSRP SAR 919 [3].
SanDisk Professional: Protecting Your Creative Work
The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD, now with a 6TB* capacity, provides a robust, portable solution for backing up photos, videos, and files. With shock, IP54 rain and dust, and crush resistance2, it is designed to protect valuable content from field to studio. The 6TB* G-DRIVE ArmorATD retails for UAE MSRP AED 1,099 [4].
Western Digital’s Commitment to Innovation
Western Digital is committed to unlocking data’s potential with innovative storage solutions. Our advancements in Flash and HDD technologies drive breakthrough innovations, supporting the world in realizing its aspirations. We are dedicated to combating climate change, with ambitious carbon reduction goals validated by the Science Based Targets initiative. Learn more about our brands—Western Digital®, SanDisk®, and WD®—at www.westerndigital.com.
- 1TB = one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on the operating environment.
- Number of games based on a 36GB average per game. Actual numbers may vary.
- Internal testing shows shock resistance up to 1.2m for 1TB and 2TB capacities, and 1m for 4TB, 5TB, and 6TB capacities on carpeted concrete floors. Crush resistance up to 1000lbs. IEC 60529 IP54: Limited dust and water resistance.
