Is the connection speed 40gbps when connecting to thunderbolt 3 on a late 2018 macbook pro or 10gbps?

Inside this housing is a 2.5" laptop-style HDD, with a transfer rate of 135MB/s. Also, the interface is actually USB-C, which is "Thunderbolt 3-compatible" but is not Thunderbolt 3. What this means is that USB-C drives can be connected to Thunderbolt 3 ports and they work (as part of the TB3 spec). All of that said, the drive itself is the limiting factor in the transfer rate. Many manufactures like to put out the "5GB Transfer" funny business in their specs, but they are really only referring to what the port or cable is "capable" of, however the actual hard drive determines how fast it can read and write regardless of connection used. In fact, you will get the same performance out of this particular drive whether connecting to a USB 3.0, USB-C, or Thunderbolt 3 port as all are more than capable of handling the 135MB/s that the drive can put out.

My 2013 imac i7 connected to this drive with a usbc to thunderbolt cable doesn't see the drive. what's up?

It seems you are using the Apple Thunderbolt Adapter or similar, yes? Those will NOT work with this drive, since the port on the drive is NOT Thunderbolt 3. The interface is actually USB-C, which can be connected to/is compatible with a Thunderbolt 3 computer port, but does not work with a Thunderbolt converter since it's not an actual Thunderbolt 3 port. Any drive that says "USB-C (Thunderbolt 3-compatible)" is a USB-C drive.

Does this drive need A power cable?

No AC power needed, this drive is bus-powered by the USB cable to computer

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Western Digital G-Technology 1Tb Armoratd Rugged Blue Hard Drive-0G10433-1

Western Digital G-Technology 1Tb Armoratd Rugged Blue Hard Drive-0G10433-1

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Details

Brand
WD
Colour
Blue
Compatible devices
Desktop
Connectivity technology
USB
Digital storage capacity
1000 GB
Hard disk description
Mechanical

⚡140MB/s transfer speed, USB-C & Thunderbolt 3

🌧️Rain & dust resistant, 1000lb crush rating

🛡️Triple-layer shock resistance

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Description

🛠️ Rugged storage that keeps pace with your boldest moves

READY OUT OF THE BOX - No formatting fuss—works instantly with Mac and Windows, so you can focus on creating, not configuring.
ELEMENT PROOF STORAGE - Rain, dust, and 1000lb crush resistance keep your footage safe no matter where your creativity takes you.
MASSIVE PORTABLE CAPACITY - 1TB of reliable storage fits your entire creative library, from raw footage to final edits, all in one sleek, durable drive.
SEAMLESS SPEED COMPATIBILITY - USB-C ready with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.0 support for blazing 140MB/s transfers on Mac & Windows—plug and play.
BUILT FOR THE WILD THE STUDIO - Rugged triple-layer shock protection means your data survives every adventure and accidental drop.

The Western Digital G-Technology ArmorATD 1TB Rugged Blue Hard Drive delivers triple-layer shock resistance, rain and dust protection, and a 1000lb crush rating to safeguard your data in extreme conditions. With USB-C, Thunderbolt 3, and USB 3.0 compatibility, it offers fast 140MB/s transfer speeds and seamless plug-and-play use on both Mac and Windows. Designed for professionals who demand durability and speed, this 1TB portable drive is your ultimate all-terrain backup solution.

Specifications

ASIN	B07QT4G3XM
Additional Features	Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Best Sellers Rank	#17,587 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #102 in External Hard Drives
Brand	WD
Built-In Media	Cable , quick starter guide
Cache Memory Installed Size	1
Color	Blue
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Connectivity Technology	USB
Connectivity technology	USB
Country of Origin	Thailand
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars 2,720 Reviews
Data Transfer Rate	140 Megabits Per Second
Digital Storage Capacity	1000 GB
Digital storage capacity	1000 GB
Form Factor	Hard Drive
Global Trade Identification Number	00705487207811
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 Inches
Hard Disk Interface	Thunderbolt
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	5400 RPM
Hard disk form factor	2.5 Inches
Hard disk interface	Thunderbolt
Hard-Drive Size	1 TB
Hardware Connectivity	USB 3.0
Hardware Platform	Mac
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Item Type Name	G-Technology 1TB ArmorATD Rugged Blue Hard Drive-0G10433-1
Item Weight	0.23 Kilograms
Manufacturer	G Technology
Media Speed	140
Mfr Part Number	0G10433-1
Model Name	ArmorATD
Model Number	0G10433-1
Number of Items	1
Read Speed	140 Megabytes Per Second
Special features	Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Specific Uses For Product	Business, Multimedia, Personal
UPC	705487207811
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	3-year warranty

Reviews

A**F

Big price cheap quality only looking great

Don't buy this product I use it And stopped working after few days Then you think before buy it

20.12.2020

B**R

Great so far overall.

Replaced my older external HDD that required external power (WD MyBook 1TB) with this portable 4TB drive. Though it is technically ready for Mac (because unlike Windows, Mac can read both formats) I did go ahead and format to APFS because this drive will be used exclusively with Mac(s) to stream my personal media files. MUCH faster than my previous drive and I feel pretty confident about the rugged build, while not spending high SSD prices. Great value for the 4TB capacity.

7.09.2021

A**I

Great build. Perfect for travel

11.02.2021

S**.

Disque dur vraiment géniale

Franchement rien a dire pour ce disque dur. il marche vraiment bien capacité de 5To. vitesse assez rapide. Mais surtout vraiment incassable. Je l'ai jeté volontairement au sol, assez violemment, et effectivement il est costaud. Il est juste un peu grand mais franchement ca passe tous de même dans une pochette ordi, tranquille donc pas de problème pour ma part. Je recommande de vive voix !!!!

4.11.2020

S**E

Top Deal

25.04.2026

C**N

Mi computadora no lo detecta

Mi computadora no detecta el dico y tampoco la de mi hija que puedo hacer el producto es bueno pero me toco ir a conectarlo a una mac para que mi computadora lo detectara y despues de conectarlo en una mac a hora si funciona muy bien por lo demas llego bien y en buen estado

5.12.2020

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