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Black rectangular portable hard drive with rounded edges, USB Micro-B port and included USB-C adapter

Buffalo Technology

Buffalo Technology HD-PGF5.0U3GB 5TB portable hard drive

SKU CH-H7GG-5H780 MPN HD-PGF5.0U3GB

A 5 TB portable drive with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and a USB-C adapter, shock-resistant to 2 feet and dust- and water-resistant for travel

  • Total capacity5 TB
  • Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 1, Micro B
  • Setup requirementsWindows 10 Windows 8.1 Mac OS 10.12 or later
  • Key featuresDURABLE DESIGN - Shock-resistant from drops up to 2 ft (aver
  • Product dimensions0.8 in × 3.1 in × 4.7 in
  • Product weight0.55 lb (0.25 kg)
  • 5 TB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface transfers data over four times faster than USB 2.0
  • Shock-resistant to 2-foot drops plus dust- and water-resistant design protects data on the move
  • Lock and Go password protection secures files without extra software
  • Plug-and-play with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Mac OS 10.12 or later

5 TB portable hard drive

The Buffalo MiniStation HD-PGF provides 5 TB of storage in a compact enclosure. It connects through a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Micro B port and includes a USB-C adapter for newer computers. The drive is formatted for immediate use with Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Mac OS 10.12 or later.

Suits mobile backup and everyday file storage

Users who need a rugged drive for travel will value the shock resistance rated for drops up to 2 feet and the dust- and water-resistant casing. The hardware password protection secures confidential data without extra software. Buyers who want faster transfer speeds than USB 3.2 Gen 1 provides should consider a different interface.

Simple plug-and-play setup

No driver installation is required on the supported operating systems; the drive appears as soon as it is connected. The Micro B cable can be misplaced, so keeping the USB-C adapter handy avoids connection issues. The Lock and Go utility must be run once to activate password protection before the drive is used for sensitive files.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable USB Hard Drives, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $137.99
Pricier than about 62% of the 365 comparable items (median $108.99).
Total capacity 5 TB
Higher than about 90% of the 239 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $27.60 per TB
Cheaper than about 92% of the 239 comparable items (median $51.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameBUFFALO
Product lineMiniStation HD-PGF
Model nameHD-PGF5.0U3 GB
Total capacity5 TB
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB 3.2 Gen 1, Micro B
Size & build
Product dimensions0.8 in × 3.1 in × 4.7 in
Product weight0.55 lb (0.25 kg)
Shipping weight0.36 kg
Package size170 × 127 × 38 mm

Questions about this item

Do I need a USB-C port on my laptop to use the included adapter with this HD-PGF5.0U3GB drive?

The drive uses a Micro B connector and the box includes a USB-C adapter, so you can plug it into either a USB-A or USB-C port.

Will the HD-PGF5.0U3GB run at full speed on my older PC that only has USB 2.0 ports?

It is backward compatible with USB 2.0, but transfer rates will be limited to USB 2.0 speeds instead of the faster USB 3.2 Gen 1 rate.

How can I verify the Lock and Go password protection is active on the 5TB MiniStation after I set it up?

After enabling Lock and Go, the drive will prompt for the password each time it is connected to a Windows 10, 8.1 or Mac OS 10.12+ system.

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