# USB-C-Compatible Drives The Western Digital G-Technology G-Drive Offers USB-C Ports By Joey Haar | Published 2017-04-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gtechnology-gdrive References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/wd-introduces-g-drive-usb-type-c-hdd-with-usb-type-c-and-mac-charging/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [g-technology](http://www.g-technology.com/products/g-drive-usb-c) The USB Type-C connection is relatively new on the tech scene, but the connection offers clear benefits over its predecessors, and the [Western Digital G-Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wd-red-pro-g-drive) G-Drive is the latest in a slew of tech peripherals to offer USB-C connectivity. As with most Western Digital drives, the G-Technology G-Drive remains focused on a high capacity, and the USB-C connection is thus the perfect addition. The G-Drive comes as a both an [external solid-state disk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x2-max-portable-ssd) (as with many of the company's previous products) and a brand new hard disk drive. The spinning hard disk drive comes with between 4 and 10 terabytes of storage, which means that users will have plenty of room for images, music, video, and any other sorts of files. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **USB-C Connectivity:** The rise of USB-C technology offers opportunities for companies to create innovative peripherals and accessories that enhance connectivity and compatibility. - **High-capacity Storage:** The demand for high-capacity storage solutions presents an opportunity for companies to develop advanced and reliable storage devices catering to the increasing needs of users. - **Hybrid Disk Drives:** The introduction of hybrid disk drives combining solid-state disk and traditional hard disk drive technologies opens up possibilities for improved performance and data storage capabilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Peripheral Technology:** Companies in the peripheral technology industry can explore USB-C compatibility to develop cutting-edge devices that offer seamless connectivity and enhanced user experiences. - **Data Storage:** The data storage industry can capitalize on the demand for high-capacity drives by producing reliable, compact, and high-performance storage solutions to meet user needs. - **Computer Hardware:** Computer hardware manufacturers can explore the hybrid disk drive technology to create innovative products that combine the benefits of both solid-state disks and traditional hard drives, delivering improved performance and storage capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Portable Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-storage-drives.md) - [High-Capacity Industrial Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wd-red-pro-g-drive.md) - [Large-Capacity Desktop Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-desk-drive.md) - [Future-Facing External Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacie-mobile-drive.md) - [Multifunctional External Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onemodern-m6.md) - [High-Bandwidth External SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex400u-survivor.md) - [Creator-Focused Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storage-devices.md) - [Portable Editing-Ready SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ex400u.md) - [Dual-Connector External SSDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adata-sc730.md)