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| Product | Promise Pegasus R4 (4TB) | G-Tech G-RAID with Thunderbolt (8 TB) | WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo (4TB) | LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series (4TB) | Promise Pegasus R6 (12TB, SATA II) |
| Price | $0.01 to $1,854.23 | $799.00 to $1,002.39 | $414.69 to $745.23 | $489.99 to $519.00 | $2,291.56 to $2,499.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 0 stars | 0 stars | 5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | The Pegasus R4 would be a very good investment for those who have a Thunderbolt-enabled computer, be it Windows PC or
Mac. | All things considered, the G-Tech G-RAID with Thunderbolt makes a decent investment for
Mac owners who have the funds for a fast storage solution. | The WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo makes a very good external storage device for Thunderbolt-enabled Macs thanks to its comparative affordability, ease of use, and decent performance. | The LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series strikes a balance between capacity, performance, and price and would be a good choice for owners of Thunderbolt-enabled computers. | If you have a Thunderbolt-enabled computer, the Promise Pegasus R6's storage capacity, its features, and especially its performance are worth the hefty investment for those who demand fast external storage. |
| Product Description | Promise Pegasus R4 - Hard drive array | Info unavailable | WD My Book Thunderbolt Duo WDBUPB0040JSL - Hard drive array | LaCie 2big Thunderbolt Series - Hard drive array | Promise Pegasus R6 - Hard drive array |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | Info unavailable | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Device Type | Hard drive array | Info unavailable | Hard drive array | Hard drive array | Hard drive array |
| Total Array Capacity | 4 TB | Info unavailable | 4 TB | 4 TB | 12 TB |
| Interface | Thunderbolt | Info unavailable | Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt |
| Installed Devices / Modules Qty | 4 (installed) / 4 (max) | Info unavailable | 2 (installed) / 2 (max) | 2 (installed) / 2 (max) | 6 (installed) / 6 (max) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 7.4 in x 9.3 in x 7.7 in | Info unavailable | 3.9 in x 6.2 in x 6.5 in | 3.6 in x 7.9 in x 6.8 in | 7.4 in x 9.3 in x 9.8 in |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs | Info unavailable | 4.9 lbs | 6 lbs | 13 lbs |
| Storage Controller | RAID ( Serial ATA-600 ) - RAID RAID 1E - RAID RAID 1 - RAID RAID 10 - RAID RAID 6 - RAID RAID 5 - RAID RAID 0 | Info unavailable | RAID - RAID RAID 1 - RAID JBOD - RAID RAID 0 | RAID - RAID RAID 1 - RAID JBOD - RAID RAID 0 | RAID ( Serial ATA-300 ) - RAID RAID 50 - RAID RAID 1 - RAID RAID 10 - RAID RAID 6 - RAID RAID 5 - RAID RAID 0 |
| Hard Drive | 4 x 1 TB Hot-swap | Info unavailable | - Thunderbolt technology 2 x 2 TB Standard - Double-safe data protection | 2 x 2 TB Hot-swap | - Thunderbolt technology 6 x 2 TB Hot-swap - Flexible connectivity - RoHS compliant |
| Hard Drive (2nd) | None | Info unavailable | None | None | None |
| OS Required | Apple MacOS X 10.6 or later | Info unavailable | Apple MacOS X 10.6.8 or later | Apple MacOS X 10.6 or later | Apple MacOS X 10.6.8 or later |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 2 years warranty | Info unavailable | 3 years warranty | 3 years warranty | 2 years warranty |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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