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External Hard Drives For Mac Mini

Find external hard drives for Mac mini to expand storage for photos, videos, documents and backups. Explore a range of portable and desktop hard drives in different capacities, with options for USB connectivity and compatibility across Mac and other devices. Compare storage space, speed, size and intended use to choose the right drive for your setup.

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  1. LaCie - Rugged 2TB External USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Orange/Silver

    SKU: J37C5HW2T3

    Best flash drive out there...We love using these drives. They are durable and shock resistant, great for traveling....Best...love this item. one didn't work and got no hassle for the return and replacement…...

    Product Description

    An ultra-durable orange and silver portable hard drive with 2TB storage, USB-C connectivity, and rain resistance.
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    Your price for this item is $149.99
  2. Seagate - Expansion Desktop 8TB HDD - Black

    SKU: J37C5H4GJG

    Easy to install and working great….. best for the price….....GREAT PRICE! GREAT SERVICE BY BEST BUY!

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    A high-capacity black external USB 3.0 hard drive with easy setup and Rescue Data Recovery Services.
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    Your price for this item is $322.00
  3. Seagate - 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black

    SKU: J37C5HK2HT

    Great Item...Great external drive. It's my first Seagate Drive. Normally I get Western Digital....Great hard drive

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    A portable black external hard drive offering 1TB storage, fast USB 3.0 transfers, and data recovery services.
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    Your price for this item is $142.81
  4. NUSYN - NSE20 10Gbps M.2 NVMe/SATA SSD Enclosure, USB-C, Tool-Free, Plug & Play, Aluminum, Multi-OS

    SKU: J3R8F2Q99W

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    An aluminum USB-C enclosure offering 10Gbps speeds, tool-free setup, and multi-OS compatibility for M.2 SSDs.
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    Your price for this item is $26.99
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    The previous price was $35.95
  5. Seagate - One Touch with Password 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black

    SKU: J37C5H4WRS

    Product Description

    A portable black hard drive offering 4TB storage, USB 3.0 connectivity, password protection, and data recovery.
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    Your price for this item is $191.44
  6. Seagate - One Touch 1TB External Hard Drive Slim Portable HDD USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 - Black

    SKU: J37C5H4W3V

    Great for saving and transfer files from old to new laptop.

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    A slim black portable hard drive offering 1TB storage, compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0.
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    Your price for this item is $99.99
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    The previous price was $127.63
  7. Seagate - LaCie STLP1000400 1 TB Portable Hard Drive - External - Moon MAC, Desktop PC Device Supported - USB 3.1 Type C - Silver

    SKU: J37C5H52FL

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    A sleek silver portable hard drive with USB-C connectivity, automatic backup, and eco-friendly recycled materials.
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    Your price for this item is $124.45
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    The previous price was $126.06
  8. Your price for this item is $132.01

FAQ

Yes, most external hard drives are compatible with macOS on Mac Mini. Look for drives that support macOS out of the box or can be easily reformatted using Disk Utility on your Mac Mini.

External hard drives for Mac Mini commonly use USB-C, Thunderbolt, or USB 3.0 connections. Thunderbolt and USB-C offer faster data transfer speeds and are compatible with the latest Mac Mini models.

Absolutely! Many external hard drives are ideal for use with Time Machine, macOS’s built-in backup feature. Simply connect the drive, select it in Time Machine preferences, and your Mac Mini will handle the rest.

Some external hard drives come pre-formatted for macOS, but others may need to be reformatted. You can easily format a drive to the APFS or Mac OS Extended (Journaled) file system using Disk Utility on your Mac Mini.

Yes, but you’ll need to format the drive with a file system compatible with both macOS and Windows, such as exFAT. This allows you to transfer files between your Mac Mini and Windows PCs seamlessly.