external hard drive for mac
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If you're looking for a way to back up your Mac, an external hard drive is a great place to start. These drives are simple to use and can be set up in minutes. Browse the top-ranked list of external hard drives for Mac below along with associated reviews and opinions.
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...Works great and was easy to use on my Mac book pro"
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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...Works great and was easy to use on my Mac book pro"
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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....No problems moving things on and off my mac book pro, a must as mac book pros are limited in storage for less than the price of 256 additional mb this gives you 4tb!"
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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....No problems moving things on and off my mac book pro, a must as mac book pros are limited in storage for less than the price of 256 additional mb this gives you 4tb!"
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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 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...External Hard drive for Mac...Easy connect to my MacBook! Fast transfer videos and photos"
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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...External Hard drive for Mac...Easy connect to my MacBook! Fast transfer videos and photos"
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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
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
Samsung - T7 Shield 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black
Model: MU-PE4T0S/AMSKU: 6529365Top comment"Affordable good ssd drive...Great external SSD drive. Not as fast as a MAC internal ssd, but still works ok....Easy connectivity with my Mac book pro."
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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"Affordable good ssd drive...Great external SSD drive. Not as fast as a MAC internal ssd, but still works ok....Easy connectivity with my Mac book pro."
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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
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
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
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. ...This is a fast, reliable drive which works perfectly with my Apple Studio and MacBook Pro computers. "
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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. ...This is a fast, reliable drive which works perfectly with my Apple Studio and MacBook Pro computers. "
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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
LaCie - Rugged 4TB External USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Orange/Silver
Model: STFR4000800SKU: 6081233Top comment"Great drive to have around for backing up my MacBook!...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"Great drive to have around for backing up my MacBook!...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
Seagate - One Touch 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black
Model: STKC5000400SKU: 6439180Top comment"Great for iMac Time Machine...I am using this hard drive as a dedicated drive for the Time Machine application on my new iMac. ...One of the best investments I made. Had two hard drives and needed to consolidate them. Also the weight on the hard drive is hefty, feels solid not heavy. "
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Store and access photos and files on the go with Seagate One Touch. The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, it features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3.0 cable. Great as a Mac external hard drive or Windows drive, simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan!Top comment"Great for iMac Time Machine...I am using this hard drive as a dedicated drive for the Time Machine application on my new iMac. ...One of the best investments I made. Had two hard drives and needed to consolidate them. Also the weight on the hard drive is hefty, feels solid not heavy. "
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Store and access photos and files on the go with Seagate One Touch. The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, it features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3.0 cable. Great as a Mac external hard drive or Windows drive, simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan!See all External Hard Drives
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