G-Technology has two similar products if you are looking for a portable, external solid state drive with added protection against external elements. So, which of these is better, the G-DRIVE Mobile SSD or G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD?
You can find out in this comparison guide.
Quick Summary
The main difference between the G-DRIVE Mobile SSD and G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD is that the standard version uses an USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection while the pro version uses a Thunderbolt 3 connection. As a result, the G-DRIVE Mobile Pro is five times faster than the G-DRIVE Mobile when it comes to the data transfer speed.
If you are planning to the use a portable drive mainly on PCs or other devices with Thunderbolt 3 ports, then the best option is easily the G-DRIVE Mobile Pro.
If you are planning to use the SSD only on USB ports, then you should get the G-DRIVE Mobile SSD instead. This is because, even if you purchase a Thunderbolt 3 to USB adapter, the data speed will only be as fast as if you are using an USB connection.
Since the G-DRIVE Mobile is more affordable, it is the better option if you only using the solid state drive only on an USB connection.
G-DRIVE Mobile SSD vs. G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD Comparison Chart
You can find Seeking Tech’s comparison table for these portable storage drives below.
| G-DRIVE Mobile SSD | G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity Options | 500 GB 1 TB 2 TB | 500 GB 1 TB 2 TB |
| What's in the Box | G-DRIVE Mobile SSD drive 1x USB-C to USB-C cable 1x USB-C to USB-A cable Quick Start Guide | G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD 1 x 0.5 m Thunderbolt 3 cable Quick Start Guide |
| Weight | 0.19 lb or 86 g | 0.45 lb or 200 kg |
| Dimensions | 1.4” x 4.0” x 6.0” or 35.6 mm x 101 mm x 152 mm | 1.9” x 4.7” x 7.2” or 48 mm x 120 mm x 183 mm |
| Interface | USB 3.1 Gen 2 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 560 MB per second | Up to 2800 MB per second |
| Operating Systems | Mac OS 10.10+ Windows 10 (via reformat) Windows 8.1 (via reformat) Windows 7 (via reformat) | Mac OS 10.13+ Windows 10 (via reformat) |
| Design | Ruggedized | Ruggedized |
| Dust and Water Resistance | IP67 | IP67 |
| Drop Protection | Up to 3 meters on a carpeted concrete floor | Up to 3 meters on a carpeted concrete floor |
| Crushproof Rating | 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. |
| Core | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
| Pricing | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) | Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned) |
Capacity Options
The G-DRIVE Mobile and G-DRIVE Mobile Pro are both available in three capacity options: 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB. You can take a look at the model number for each size below.
G-DRIVE Mobile SSD:
- 500 GB: 0G06052-1
- 1 TB: 0G06053-1
- 2 TB: 0G06054-1
G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD:
- 500 GB: 0G10310-1
- 1 TB: 0G10311-1
- 2 TB: 0G10312-1
What’s in the Box
In addition to the main solid state drive unit, both products also comes with a quick starter guide. The G-DRIVE Mobile includes a USB-C to USB-C cable and USB-C to USB-A cable while the G-DRIVE Mobile Pro includes a 0.5 m Thunderbolt 3 Cable.
You can check out the full list of contents included in each box below:
G-DRIVE Mobile:
- G-DRIVE Mobile SSD drive
- 1x USB-C to USB-C cable
- 1x USB-C to USB-A cable
- Quick Start Guide
G-DRIVE Mobile Pro:
- G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD
- 1 x 0.5 m Thunderbolt 3 Cable
- Quick Start Guide
Weight
The pro edition of the G-DRIVE Mobile SSD weighs more than twice as much than the standard version.
You can take a look at the weight specifications below:
- G-DRIVE Mobile: 0.19 lbs or 86 g
- G-DRIVE Mobile Pro: 0.45 lbs or 200 kg
Dimensions
The G-DRIVE Mobile Pro is also bulkier when compared to the G-DRIVE Mobile.
You can take a look at the full measurements for both portable solid state drives below:
- G-DRIVE Mobile SSD: 1.4” x 4.0” x 6.0” / 35.6 mm x 101 mm x 152 mm
- G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD: 1.9” x 4.7” x 7.2” / 48 mm x 120 mm x 183 mm
Interface
For interface, the G-DRIVE Mobile Solid State Drive uses USB 3.1 Gen 2 while the G-DRIVE Mobile Pro Solid State Drive uses Thunderbolt 3.
Data Transfer Rate
The G-DRIVE Mobile SSD has a data transfer rate of up to 560 MB per second. The G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD is much faster, reaching speeds of up to 2800 MB per second.
Operating Systems
You can take a look at the supported operating systems for both G-Technology products below:
G-DRIVE Mobile SSD:
- Mac OS 10.10+
- Windows 10 (via reformat)
- Windows 8.1 (via reformat)
- Windows 7 (via reformat)
G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD:
- Mac OS 10.13+
- Windows 10 (via reformat)
Design
Both solid state drives in this versus guide use a ruggedized design to protect the innards of potential hazards.
Dust and Water Resistance
The two SSDs have been rated for IP67. This means that the outer casing will prevent all dust particles from getting inside. The solid state drives can also withstand being submersed in water of up to 1 meter deep for up to 30 minutes.
Drop Protection
The G-DRIVE Mobile SSD and G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD also provide drop protection of up to 3 meters on a carpeted concrete floor.
Crushproof Rating
Both of the solid state drives in this comparison guide have also received a 1000 lbs. crushproof rating.
Core
The DRIVE Mobile and G-DRIVE Mobile Pro use an aluminum core, which prevents overheating while also helping to maintaining performance at the same time.
Warranty
The G-DRIVE Mobile SSD and G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD both include a 5-year limited warranty.
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