best external hard drive for mac
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External hard drives are a great way to back up your computer. They're also useful for storing large media files like movies and photos, and for moving data between computers. Browse the top-ranked list of best external hard drives for Mac below along with associated reviews and opinions.
WD - My Passport for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue
Model: WDBA2F0040BBL-WESNSKU: 6356883Top comment"I just received this and gave it to my daughter for her birthday with the MacBook. She lived it and we can save room on her Mac book...Easy connect to my MacBook! Fast transfer videos and photos...External Hard drive for Mac"
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Store and access files on the go with this WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive for Mac. The backup software keeps you covered against accidental data loss, and password protection prevents unauthorized access to your content. The portable hard drive comes with USB-A and USB-C cables for flexible connectivity options.Top comment"I just received this and gave it to my daughter for her birthday with the MacBook. She lived it and we can save room on her Mac book...Easy connect to my MacBook! Fast transfer videos and photos...External Hard drive for Mac"
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Store and access files on the go with this WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive for Mac. The backup software keeps you covered against accidental data loss, and password protection prevents unauthorized access to your content. The portable hard drive comes with USB-A and USB-C cables for flexible connectivity options.See all Mac External Hard Drives and SSDs
WD - My Passport Ultra for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver
Model: WDBKYJ0020BSL-WESNSKU: 6290662Top comment"easy set up for Mac book reasonable price lot of memory...Mac 2TB External USB Portable Hard Drive...So glad I learned about these amazing little portable hard drives. It is compact and perfect to put under my iMac."
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Access and save data quickly on this Western Digital My Passport Ultra drive for Mac. The hard drive uses USB 3.0 technology and USB-D connectivity to maximize plug-in options. Keep your files safe with the included security software, offering encryption and password protection. Its modern metal design complements your Mac, and out of the box, it’s formatted for macOS and Time Machine compatibility.Top comment"easy set up for Mac book reasonable price lot of memory...Mac 2TB External USB Portable Hard Drive...So glad I learned about these amazing little portable hard drives. It is compact and perfect to put under my iMac."
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Access and save data quickly on this Western Digital My Passport Ultra drive for Mac. The hard drive uses USB 3.0 technology and USB-D connectivity to maximize plug-in options. Keep your files safe with the included security software, offering encryption and password protection. Its modern metal design complements your Mac, and out of the box, it’s formatted for macOS and Time Machine compatibility.See all External Hard Drives
WD - My Passport Ultra for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver
Model: WDBPMV0040BSL-WESNSKU: 6290666Top comment"I bought this for my wife to received the backups from her Mac Book. Works Great getting power directly from the Mac Book so no external power source needed....I kept getting a memory comment on my Mac book pro saying running out of memory so we bought this 4TB external drive - its so easy to sue I have transferred all my large files to it so we could free up space on the main Mac book."
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Access and save data quickly on this Western Digital My Passport Ultra drive for Mac. The hard drive uses USB 3.0 technology and USB-D connectivity to maximize plug-in options. Keep your files safe with the included security software, offering encryption and password protection. Its modern metal design complements your Mac, and out of the box, it’s formatted for macOS and Time Machine compatibility.Top comment"I bought this for my wife to received the backups from her Mac Book. Works Great getting power directly from the Mac Book so no external power source needed....I kept getting a memory comment on my Mac book pro saying running out of memory so we bought this 4TB external drive - its so easy to sue I have transferred all my large files to it so we could free up space on the main Mac book."
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Access and save data quickly on this Western Digital My Passport Ultra drive for Mac. The hard drive uses USB 3.0 technology and USB-D connectivity to maximize plug-in options. Keep your files safe with the included security software, offering encryption and password protection. Its modern metal design complements your Mac, and out of the box, it’s formatted for macOS and Time Machine compatibility.See all External Hard Drives
Crucial - X8 1TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/USB-A Portable SSD - Black
Model: CT1000X8SSD9SKU: 6457937Top comment"Blazing fast external drive!...Super Fast external drive!! WOW! I use it everyday on my Mac and i'm really impressed....Great Product for an Old Mac...Needed external SSD drive for an old Mac for both speed and storage. "
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The Crucial® X8 Portable SSD stores up to 1TB of data at phenomenal speeds up to 1050MB/s — that’s up to 1.8x faster than other portable SSDs and up to 7.5x faster than portable hard drives.¹ It also works with numerous devices — from computers to consoles, tablets, and smartphones.²Top comment"Blazing fast external drive!...Super Fast external drive!! WOW! I use it everyday on my Mac and i'm really impressed....Great Product for an Old Mac...Needed external SSD drive for an old Mac for both speed and storage. "
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The Crucial® X8 Portable SSD stores up to 1TB of data at phenomenal speeds up to 1050MB/s — that’s up to 1.8x faster than other portable SSDs and up to 7.5x faster than portable hard drives.¹ It also works with numerous devices — from computers to consoles, tablets, and smartphones.²See all External SSDs
Seagate - Game Drive for Xbox 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive Xbox Certified with Green LED Bar - Black
Model: STKX2000400SKU: 6473669Top comment"Best External Hard drive...Seagate - Game Drive for Xbox 2TB External USB 3....Seagate - Game Drive for Xbox 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive Xbox Certified with Green LED Bar Best"
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Take control of your gaming experience with Game Drive for Xbox. Featuring up to 2TB of storage, this drive's slim and slick design complements Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, or any generation of Xbox One. Perfect for building up your Game Vault and taking it on-the-go.Top comment"Best External Hard drive...Seagate - Game Drive for Xbox 2TB External USB 3....Seagate - Game Drive for Xbox 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive Xbox Certified with Green LED Bar Best"
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Take control of your gaming experience with Game Drive for Xbox. Featuring up to 2TB of storage, this drive's slim and slick design complements Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, or any generation of Xbox One. Perfect for building up your Game Vault and taking it on-the-go.See all Xbox Series X|S Game Drives
Samsung - T7 Shield 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black
Model: MU-PE4T0S/AMSKU: 6529365Top comment"Best Safety Net!...Great external SSD card for the price! Definitely worth buying over an external hard drive!...I like the ability to go from PC to Mac with this external drive. I find it works smoother than my SanDisk SSD's."
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Samsung T7 Shield 4TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust resistance for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Black. High performance on-the-go, with rugged durability IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, with Dynamic Thermal Guard to control heat.Top comment"Best Safety Net!...Great external SSD card for the price! Definitely worth buying over an external hard drive!...I like the ability to go from PC to Mac with this external drive. I find it works smoother than my SanDisk SSD's."
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Samsung T7 Shield 4TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust resistance for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Black. High performance on-the-go, with rugged durability IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, with Dynamic Thermal Guard to control heat.See all External SSDs
SanDisk - Extreme Pro Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
Model: SDSSDE81-4T00-G25SKU: 6522095Top comment"Blazing fast external drive in a small body!...It took quite some time to move data to and from the external drive to a 14inch MacBook Pro, but, when I connected the SanDisk Extreme Pro and moved over 200GB of data to the MacBook Pro (after wiping the MacBook Pro with a fresh install of MacOS), I was able to move that data (with parallel read/writes from that drive to the target) in 8-10 minutes. ...I bought an Apple Mac mini M1 and had purchased an external hard disc drive for Time Machine backups and to move my Apple Photos file to it so it didn't take up space on my main SSD drive. "
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Take your important files with you by using this SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSD. The 2000MB/sec. read and write speeds deliver rapid data access and transfer, while the 4TB storage capacity provides ample space for large files. This SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSD features a forged aluminum chassis that acts as a heatsink for optimal heat dissipation and enhanced efficiency.Top comment"Blazing fast external drive in a small body!...It took quite some time to move data to and from the external drive to a 14inch MacBook Pro, but, when I connected the SanDisk Extreme Pro and moved over 200GB of data to the MacBook Pro (after wiping the MacBook Pro with a fresh install of MacOS), I was able to move that data (with parallel read/writes from that drive to the target) in 8-10 minutes. ...I bought an Apple Mac mini M1 and had purchased an external hard disc drive for Time Machine backups and to move my Apple Photos file to it so it didn't take up space on my main SSD drive. "
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Take your important files with you by using this SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSD. The 2000MB/sec. read and write speeds deliver rapid data access and transfer, while the 4TB storage capacity provides ample space for large files. This SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSD features a forged aluminum chassis that acts as a heatsink for optimal heat dissipation and enhanced efficiency.See all External SSDs
SanDisk - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
Model: SDSSDE61-4T00-G25SKU: 6472036Top comment"Lots of storage, fast external SSD with USB-C connectivity. However, if you plan on using it on a Macintosh, be aware that (as of Dec, 2021), it arrives formatted as ExFAT. ...Ssd drive a plus...A bit pricey but more convenient that purchasing multiple drives. Works on Mac and drive speed is incredible."
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Back up your system with this SanDisk Extreme portable SSD. The 4GB capacity offers vast storage for large files and programs, while 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers reliable security against unauthorized access. This SanDisk Extreme portable SSD has read speeds of up to 1050MB/sec. for swift data access, and the USB Type-C interface ensures compatibility with a range of devices.Top comment"Lots of storage, fast external SSD with USB-C connectivity. However, if you plan on using it on a Macintosh, be aware that (as of Dec, 2021), it arrives formatted as ExFAT. ...Ssd drive a plus...A bit pricey but more convenient that purchasing multiple drives. Works on Mac and drive speed is incredible."
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Back up your system with this SanDisk Extreme portable SSD. The 4GB capacity offers vast storage for large files and programs, while 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers reliable security against unauthorized access. This SanDisk Extreme portable SSD has read speeds of up to 1050MB/sec. for swift data access, and the USB Type-C interface ensures compatibility with a range of devices.See all External SSDs
LaCie - Mobile Drive 2TB External USB 3.1 Gen 2 Portable Hard Drive - Space Gray
Model: STHG2000402SKU: 6416001Top comment"Awesome for Mac Book Pro back up...I bought this to back up my 2018 Mac Book Pro. I did extensive research and decided on this LaCie drive. ...This is really a space saver for my MacBook. I purchased a 256g Mac book. I use this for everything I’m saving."
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Expand your computer's storage space with this space gray LaCie mobile HDD. The 2TB capacity offers vast storage space for media files, while data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps let you move voluminous files rapidly. This LaCie mobile HDD has a reversible USB Type-C port for compatibility with a wide range of devices, and the compact profile increases portability.Top comment"Awesome for Mac Book Pro back up...I bought this to back up my 2018 Mac Book Pro. I did extensive research and decided on this LaCie drive. ...This is really a space saver for my MacBook. I purchased a 256g Mac book. I use this for everything I’m saving."
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Expand your computer's storage space with this space gray LaCie mobile HDD. The 2TB capacity offers vast storage space for media files, while data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps let you move voluminous files rapidly. This LaCie mobile HDD has a reversible USB Type-C port for compatibility with a wide range of devices, and the compact profile increases portability.See all External Hard Drives
LaCie - Rugged 4TB External USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Orange/Silver
Model: STFR4000800SKU: 6081233Top comment"Good hard drive for computer backups...Great hard drive for computer back ups and saving photos. ...Love this external hard drive ✨...The best external hard drive I’ve used. Easy to use and works great with my Mac. "
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Handle file transfers between adventures with this 4TB LaCie Rugged portable hard drive. It withstands impact from 4-foot-high drops, and the USB-C interface enables efficient data performance at up to 130MB/sec. with next-generation devices. This IP54-rated LaCie Rugged portable hard drive comes with a USB 3.0 adapter for compatibility with PCs and Macs.Top comment"Good hard drive for computer backups...Great hard drive for computer back ups and saving photos. ...Love this external hard drive ✨...The best external hard drive I’ve used. Easy to use and works great with my Mac. "
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Handle file transfers between adventures with this 4TB LaCie Rugged portable hard drive. It withstands impact from 4-foot-high drops, and the USB-C interface enables efficient data performance at up to 130MB/sec. with next-generation devices. This IP54-rated LaCie Rugged portable hard drive comes with a USB 3.0 adapter for compatibility with PCs and Macs.See all External Hard Drives
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