SanDisk
SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD
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Ranked #5 in Hard Drives
Backed by 4 cited sources
Covered by 4 outlets
The best rugged spinning drive for the money: anodized-aluminum and rubber armour, IP54 rating, 1,000lb crush resistance and up to 6TB for the price of a mid-capacity SSD. Reviewers say no 2.5-inch external HDD beats it on ruggedness, features or $/TB for field work.
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Key features
- ✓ IP54 rain/dust resistance
- ✓ Crush-resistant to ~1,000lb
- ✓ Up to 6TB capacity
- ✓ 130MB/s+ transfers
- ✓ Excellent rugged $/TB
The sources behind this ranking
4 cited sources cover SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE ArmorATD. Here's the stance each one takes.
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TechRadar Concludes no external 2.5-inch hard drive outstrips the ArmorATD in ruggedness, weather-proofing, features or performance; $/TB value is the real selling point. A Read → W 
Windows Central Damage resistant with fast transfers for an HDD. A Read → F 
Fstoppers Calls the 6TB model wallet-friendly and rugged - good for photographers and videographers in the field. A Read → M 
Macworld Ruggedized 6TB external with style and low cost per gigabyte, though HDD speeds are a fraction of SSD rates. B Read →