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WD G-DRIVE 26TB (SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD): price, specs & release date

WD G-DRIVE 26TB (SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD), released 2025-03-11. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: cdw.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

GoldDeskmark62/100#3 of 16 in class

The WD G-DRIVE 26TB (SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD) is listed at $1,162.99 on cdw.com as of 2026-10-15, #15 cheapest of 16 external hard drives (median $200); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 62/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 16 in class.

Verified Oct 15, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest external hard drives: Toshiba Canvio Basics 4TB (HDTB540XK3CA) — $89.99

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Is the WD G-DRIVE 26TB (SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD) a good buy?

At $1,162.99, the WD G-DRIVE 26TB (SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD) is #15 cheapest of the 16 external hard drives we track, where the median is $200. On the spec sheet, its capacity of 26 TB is the highest of the 16, its RPM of 7200 is the highest of the 7, and its release of 2025 is above the median of the 16. By release date, it is among the newer of the 16 we date.

Specifications

Price (US)$1162.99 $1,162.99 advertised at CDW, orderable with a wait of 4 to 6 or more weeks (none in stock); the Western Digital US store has it in stock at $1,649.99. It launched in March 2025 at a $649.99 US list price.
BrandWD
Released2025-03-11 · westerndigital.com, read 2026-10-15
Capacity (TB)26
Form factordesktop
Interfaceusb_3_2_gen2
RPM7200
Powerexternal_psu
Hardware encryption—
Dimensions (in)5.24 x 8.27 x 1.61 in

Source: cdw.com (read 2026-10-15) · corroborated by westerndigital.com (read 2026-10-15).

How we checked

CDW advertised the SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD at $1,162.99 (4-6+ weeks) on 2026-10-15, listing USB 3.2 Gen 2, 7200 rpm and an included AC adapter. Western Digital's own product page and G-DRIVE data sheet give the same part at $1,649.99 in stock, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C, 10Gbps), a 7200RPM Ultrastar drive, a power supply in the box and a 5.24 x 8.27 x 1.61 in enclosure (L x W x H); its March 11, 2025 release added the 26TB capacity at a $649.99 US MSRP. No page read states hardware encryption, so it is left blank.

Is the WD G-DRIVE 26TB (SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD) worth it vs cheaper external hard drives?

WD G-DRIVE 26TB (SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD) against its closest cheaper and pricier external hard drives on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 16 ranked

ProductPriceCapacity (TB)Form factorInterfaceRPMPower
WD G-DRIVE 26TB (SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD) this$1162.9926desktopusb_3_2_gen27200external_psu
Seagate One Touch Desktop 24TB (STNB24000400)$779.9924desktopusb_3_2_gen1—bus_powered
WD G-DRIVE PROJECT 26TB (SDPHG1H-026T-NBAAD)$1439.9926desktopthunderbolt_37200external_psu

Frequently asked questions

How much does the WD G-DRIVE 26TB (SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD) cost?

The WD G-DRIVE 26TB (SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD) has a US price of $1,162.99 ($1,162.99 advertised at CDW, orderable with a wait of 4 to 6 or more weeks (none in stock); the Western Digital US store has it in stock at $1,649.99. It launched in March 2025 at a $649.99 US list price.), as of 2026-10-15.

How does the WD G-DRIVE 26TB (SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD) compare on price?

At $1,162.99, the WD G-DRIVE 26TB (SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD) is #15 cheapest of the 16 external hard drives we track, where the median is $200.

When was the WD G-DRIVE 26TB (SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD) released?

The WD G-DRIVE 26TB (SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD) was released 2025-03-11.

What are the WD G-DRIVE 26TB (SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD)'s key specs?

WD G-DRIVE 26TB (SDPHF1A-026T-NBAAD) (WD): Capacity (TB) 26, Form factor desktop, Interface usb_3_2_gen2, RPM 7200, Power external_psu. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-10-15.

Price of record: $1162.99 at cdw.com, 2026-10-15. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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