News, Tips & Reviews
B&H Gift Cards
The Professional's Source Since 1973
Ask Our Experts800-606-6969
Hello, Log InAccount & Orders
My Cart
Home

Glyph Technologies 8TB Atom Pro NVMe Thunderbolt 3 SSD

BH #GLA8000PRO2 • MFR #A8000PRO2
10 reviews
Print
Glyph Technologies 8TB Atom Pro NVMe Thunderbolt 3 SSD
90-Second Intro
Key Features
  • 8TB Storage Capacity
  • Thunderbolt 3
  • Up to 2800 MB/s Read Speed
  • Up to 2600 MB/s Write Speed
Get fast and portable storage with the 8TB Atom Pro NVMe Thunderbolt 3 SSD from Glyph Technologies. Designed for intense video workflows including multi-stream, 4K, 8K, and VR applications, this external SSD features a storage capacity of 8TB. Utilizing the Thunderbolt 3 interface, this drive delivers read and write speeds up to 2800 and 2600 MB/s, respectively. Bus powered, it uses passive cooling to ensure internals remain cool. Furthermore, it is tested to MIL-STD 810F standards to ensure it resists dust, sand, vibrations, and shock. A removable Thunderbolt 3 cable and external cover are included. Preformatted for Mac computers, this drive can be used with Windows devices after reformatting.
More Details
In Stock
No Store Display
$1,899.99
+
Save the Tax‡
or Pay $159/mo. suggested payments for 12 Mos.§ when you use the Payboo credit card. Learn More
Add to Cart
Free Expedited Shipping
Protect Your Gear
Add a protection plan from $19.00
See Options
Used for $1,594.95
Ask an Expert
800-606-6969

Glyph Technologies Atom Pro V2 Overview

Learn from B&H Experts

From Manufacturer

Get fast and portable storage with the 8TB Atom Pro NVMe Thunderbolt 3 SSD from Glyph Technologies. Designed for intense video workflows including multi-stream, 4K, 8K, and VR applications, this external SSD features a storage capacity of 8TB. Utilizing the Thunderbolt 3 interface, this drive delivers read and write speeds up to 2800 and 2600 MB/s, respectively. Bus powered, it uses passive cooling to ensure internals remain cool. Furthermore, it is tested to MIL-STD 810F standards to ensure it resists dust, sand, vibrations, and shock. A removable Thunderbolt 3 cable and external cover are included. Preformatted for Mac computers, this drive can be used with Windows devices after reformatting.

Poised to Perform
With respective read and write speeds up to 2800 and 2600 MB/s, the Atom Pro is designed for speed and ready to tackle demanding video, multi-stream, 4K, 8K, and VR workloads.
Built Tough
Tested to MIL-STD 810F specifications, this SSD is built to withstand shock, vibrations, dust, and sand.
Time Machine Compatible
The Atom Pro comes preformatted in HFS+ with Journaling and is Time Machine compatible out of the box. A simple reformat is all it takes for the Atom Pro to work with Windows systems.
UPC: 691450004009

Glyph Technologies Atom Pro V2 Specs

Key Specs
Total Installed Storage
8 TB
Drive Type
M.2 SSD
Default OS Support
Mac
*Alternate OS Support via Re-Format
System Connection
USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
Total Installed Storage
8 TB
Drive Type
M.2 SSD
Performance
Read Speed
Maximum: 2800 MB/s
Write Speed
Maximum: 2600 MB/s
Default OS Support
Mac
*Alternate OS Support via Re-Format
Encryption Support
No
External Enclosure
System Connection
USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)
Security Features
No
Material
Rubber
Fan Cooled
No
Impact Resistance
Shock-Resistant (Unrated)
Environmental Resistance
Dust-Resistant (MIL-STD-810)
Electrical
Power Source
Bus Powered
General
Dimensions
5.2 x 3.1 x 0.7" / 13.2 x 7.9 x 1.8 cm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.745 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.1 x 4.2 x 1.5"

Glyph Technologies Atom Pro V2 Reviews

Faster Than Greased Lightning

By Alton
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-01-05

I did considerable research using Google Gemini before making this purchase, after spending two days and one entire night of letting the recovery process run on its own after my new Apple MacBook Pro disconnected my Lacie exFAT format disc and refused to allow me to reconnect it. I had 4.3 TB of just photos to recover, many of them 30 MB. It now brings up all the photos instantly. I recall having to wait a couple of minutes when I used the Lacie on my old Apple Laptop i5 chip. Although Gemini mentioned Glyph and alternatives to Glyph, Glyph was among the top two or three choices. I saw some bad reviews so I called Glyph directly and the gentleman who answered knew instantly what the problem was before I could finish saying my old exFAT format disc crashed when I tried to upload a photo from my brand new M5 chip MacBook. Glyph has a native Apple format and Thunderbolt, which was a major selling point. When I am in a photo workshop we depart at 4:45 a.m, come back to the hotel for a class, then back out and finally prepare files for the next day’s class late at night. Sitting around waiting two minutes for a disc to come up when trying to get to bed isn’t fun.

Be ready to wait if you transfer very large files.

By Henry
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2024-08-26

This ssd is Great if you transfer medium or small files. But if you plan to transfer very large files (like 600gb+), be ready to wait longer than you think. Unacceptable for the price range in my opinion.

See any errors on this page?

Has any Windows user been successful with ...

Has any Windows user been successful with reformatting this?
Asked by: Eric
Yes, the Glyph Technologies 8TB Atom Pro NVMe Thunderbolt 3 SSD can be reformatted for Windows devices in the "Disk Management" section for storage.
Answered by: Andrew R
Date published: 2024-03-28

Hello. Is this external SSD compatible with an ...

Hello. Is this external SSD compatible with an iPad Pro M2?
Asked by: Andrell
The iPad Pro M2 model does have Thunderbolt 3 ports, which will fully support the speed of this Glyph Technologies 8TB Atom Pro NVMe Thunderbolt 3 SSD .
Answered by: Jordan K
Date published: 2023-07-15

Does it get hot?

Does it get hot?
Asked by: Russell
Reviews have indicated that the Glyph Technologies Atom Pro 2 does not generate a substantial amount of heat during use.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2023-06-05

Can it handle the cold? Below freezing

Can it handle the cold? Below freezing
Asked by: Robert
Due to the nature of the Glyph Technologies 8TB Atom Pro NVMe Thunderbolt 3 SSD memory this should not be a problem, however I would be mindful of humidity and condensation.
Answered by: dariusb
Date published: 2021-11-22

I assume this will work with a Thunderbolt 4 ...

I assume this will work with a Thunderbolt 4 device port as well as Thunderbolt 3, correct?
Asked by: Carol
Yes, the Glyph Technologies 8TB Atom Pro NVMe Thunderbolt 3 SSD, (B&H # GLA8000PRO2) is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2023-12-10

Can I connect this drive to a non-Thunderbolt 3 ...

Can I connect this drive to a non-Thunderbolt 3 USB C port and use this as a USB drive also, like I can with the Sabrent version, or is this strictly a Thunderbolt 3 Drive that will not work at all unless connected to a Thunderbolt 3 port?
Asked by: Kiruba
The Glyph Technologies 8TB Atom Pro NVMe Thunderbolt 3 SSD would require a thunderbolt 3 connection.
Answered by: dariusb
Date published: 2021-11-18

How loud is this drive? It seems everyone ...

How loud is this drive? It seems everyone complains the Sandisk drives are very loud so I am looking for something quiet
Asked by: Vito L
Thank you thats what I thought. I had read reviews saying it was loud. Thank you
Answered by: Vito L
Date published: 2023-07-17

I have about 6 terabytes of movies to transfer ...

I have about 6 terabytes of movies to transfer off my m1 MacBook, will the 8 terabyte SSD handle that kind of transfer well?
Asked by: Zach
You can use the Glyph Technologies 8TB Atom Pro NVMe Thunderbolt 3 SSD BH #GLA8000PRO2 to move large amounts of data off a MacBook.
Answered by: Reuben K
Date published: 2023-11-20
  • y_2026, m_6, d_6, h_12CST
  • bvseo_bulk, prod_bvqa, vn_bulk_3.0.46
  • cp_1, bvpage1
  • co_hasquestionsanswers, tq_8
  • loc_en_US, sid_1667172, prod, sort_[SortEntry(order=HAS_STAFF_ANSWERS, direction=DESCENDING)]
  • clientName_bhphotovideo
Whatever You Need, We've Got It