external hard drives for mac mini
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for external hard drives for mac mini.
External hard drives are a great way to store your data. They're portable, they're fast, and they're cheap. They're also easy to use, thanks to the USB connection. Browse the top-ranked list of external hard drives for Mac Minis below along with associated reviews and opinions.
LaCie - Mobile Drive 2TB External USB 3.1 Gen 2 Portable Hard Drive - Space Gray
Model: STHG2000402SKU: 6416001Top comment"This hard drive works great! I replaced an older hard drive and was there a difference.The speed is very fast and it integrates perfectly with my new Mac mini....Works great with Mac Mini. No issues. The slim design makes it easy to place on top of the Mac Mini. ...Perfect Hard Drive...Good Hard Drive"
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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"This hard drive works great! I replaced an older hard drive and was there a difference.The speed is very fast and it integrates perfectly with my new Mac mini....Works great with Mac Mini. No issues. The slim design makes it easy to place on top of the Mac Mini. ...Perfect Hard Drive...Good Hard Drive"
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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 DrivesYour price for this item is $89.99The previous price was $99.99
WD - My Passport for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue
Model: WDBA2F0040BBL-WESNSKU: 6356883Top comment"Would recommend. Worked with older Mac and M1 Mac mini nicely....Great back up drive...Works fantastic for backing up our Mac mini system"
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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"Would recommend. Worked with older Mac and M1 Mac mini nicely....Great back up drive...Works fantastic for backing up our Mac mini system"
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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 SSDsYour price for this item is $109.99The previous price was $129.99
Samsung - T7 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Indigo Blue
Model: MU-PC2T0H/AMSKU: 6408295Top comment"Lots of problems trying to transfer data from Mac mini to new Mac mini. I thought it was going to be easy. ...Almost 700MB/s on an M1 mac mini. It's also much smaller than I was expecting. "
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Back up your system with this indigo blue Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 2TB capacity offers ample storage space for documents and downloads, while write speeds of up to 1,000MB/sec. let you transfer files swiftly. This Samsung T7 portable SSD has a sturdy metal body for reliable durability, and AES 256-bit encryption shields against unauthorized access.Top comment"Lots of problems trying to transfer data from Mac mini to new Mac mini. I thought it was going to be easy. ...Almost 700MB/s on an M1 mac mini. It's also much smaller than I was expecting. "
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Back up your system with this indigo blue Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 2TB capacity offers ample storage space for documents and downloads, while write speeds of up to 1,000MB/sec. let you transfer files swiftly. This Samsung T7 portable SSD has a sturdy metal body for reliable durability, and AES 256-bit encryption shields against unauthorized access.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $139.99The previous price was $179.99
Samsung - T7 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Metallic Red
Model: MU-PC1T0R/AMSKU: 6408293Top comment"Excited by a portable drive; a first...But if it's well ventilated, no concerns. I now use it with my Mac mini and keep this and another one on top of the mini and the metal of the mini draws the heat away from the drives....Great little hard drive...Excellent product. Easy to set up as iMac Time Machine"
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Store confidential files securely with this metallic red Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 256-bit AES encryption offers reliable protection against unauthorized access, while write speeds of up to 1,000MB/sec. allow swift data transfer. This Samsung T7 portable SSD has an advanced thermal solution, which helps prevent overheating for seamless operation, and compatibility with multiple devices enables flexible use.Top comment"Excited by a portable drive; a first...But if it's well ventilated, no concerns. I now use it with my Mac mini and keep this and another one on top of the mini and the metal of the mini draws the heat away from the drives....Great little hard drive...Excellent product. Easy to set up as iMac Time Machine"
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Store confidential files securely with this metallic red Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 256-bit AES encryption offers reliable protection against unauthorized access, while write speeds of up to 1,000MB/sec. allow swift data transfer. This Samsung T7 portable SSD has an advanced thermal solution, which helps prevent overheating for seamless operation, and compatibility with multiple devices enables flexible use.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $79.99The previous price was $99.99
Samsung - T7 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Indigo Blue
Model: MU-PC1T0H/AMSKU: 6408297Top comment"But if it's well ventilated, no concerns. I now use it with my Mac mini and keep this and another one on top of the mini and the metal of the mini draws the heat away from the drives....Fast drive, easy set-up!...Purchased this SSD as a replacement for a failed external hard drive. Attached to my new desktop Mac the drive was easily discovered by Mac OS and formatted for use with Timemachine. "
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Store important data on this indigo blue Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers vast storage space for your files, while the advanced thermal solution ensures cool operation even at high speeds. This Samsung T7 portable SSD has 256-bit AES encryption for securing your data against unauthorized access, and the slim, lightweight design provides easy portability.Top comment"But if it's well ventilated, no concerns. I now use it with my Mac mini and keep this and another one on top of the mini and the metal of the mini draws the heat away from the drives....Fast drive, easy set-up!...Purchased this SSD as a replacement for a failed external hard drive. Attached to my new desktop Mac the drive was easily discovered by Mac OS and formatted for use with Timemachine. "
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Store important data on this indigo blue Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers vast storage space for your files, while the advanced thermal solution ensures cool operation even at high speeds. This Samsung T7 portable SSD has 256-bit AES encryption for securing your data against unauthorized access, and the slim, lightweight design provides easy portability.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $79.99The previous price was $99.99
Apple - SuperDrive 8x External USB Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive - Silver
Model: MD564LL/ASKU: 5856129Top comment"Excellent accessory for new Mac Book Pro...Needed an optical reader for archived data after moving from an Mac Mini to the new Mac Book Pro. Very fast drive. ...External drive for Mac mini with no drive...Needed drive to read existing discs. Simple plug-n-play with my Mac mini."
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Create customized DVDs with this Apple® SuperDrive 8x external DVD±RW/CD-RW drive that features support for double-layer media, so you can easily back up your important files. The built-in USB cable ensures simple connectivity.Top comment"Excellent accessory for new Mac Book Pro...Needed an optical reader for archived data after moving from an Mac Mini to the new Mac Book Pro. Very fast drive. ...External drive for Mac mini with no drive...Needed drive to read existing discs. Simple plug-n-play with my Mac mini."
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Create customized DVDs with this Apple® SuperDrive 8x external DVD±RW/CD-RW drive that features support for double-layer media, so you can easily back up your important files. The built-in USB cable ensures simple connectivity.See all External DVD DrivesYour price for this item is $79.99
Samsung - T7 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Titan Gray
Model: MU-PC1T0T/AMSKU: 6408299Top comment"Fast and reliable External SSD...Fast and reliable External SSD. I use it with my Mac MINI and MacBook. ...Added to mac...Works perfect with my Mac mini. Adds a lot of memory at a good price"
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Enjoy high-capacity storage with this Samsung portable 1TB SSD. The embedded PCle NVMe technology and USB 3.2 interface facilitates massive file transfer with read and write speeds of up to 1,050 MB/sec. and 1,000 MB/sec., respectively, while the sturdy metal case provides security against drops of up to 2 meters. This gray Samsung portable 1TB SSD features ePCM technology and a dynamic thermal guard to deliver optimal temperature even under heavy load.Top comment"Fast and reliable External SSD...Fast and reliable External SSD. I use it with my Mac MINI and MacBook. ...Added to mac...Works perfect with my Mac mini. Adds a lot of memory at a good price"
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Enjoy high-capacity storage with this Samsung portable 1TB SSD. The embedded PCle NVMe technology and USB 3.2 interface facilitates massive file transfer with read and write speeds of up to 1,050 MB/sec. and 1,000 MB/sec., respectively, while the sturdy metal case provides security against drops of up to 2 meters. This gray Samsung portable 1TB SSD features ePCM technology and a dynamic thermal guard to deliver optimal temperature even under heavy load.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $79.99The previous price was $99.99
WD - easystore 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable SSD - Black
Model: WDBAYN0010BBK-WEBBSKU: 6463872Top comment"Boots and runs operating system Mac mine 2014...Used it to upgrade Mac mini with latest operating system. It runs the operating system and is so much faster than the internal drive. ...No issues with Win 11 or Mac Book Pro."
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Back up your music files or photos with this WD easystore portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers ample storage room, while read speeds of up to 400 MB/sec. and a USB 3.0 cable let you quickly move large folders. This WD easystore portable SSD features plug-and-play functionality for fast, effortless setup.Top comment"Boots and runs operating system Mac mine 2014...Used it to upgrade Mac mini with latest operating system. It runs the operating system and is so much faster than the internal drive. ...No issues with Win 11 or Mac Book Pro."
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Back up your music files or photos with this WD easystore portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers ample storage room, while read speeds of up to 400 MB/sec. and a USB 3.0 cable let you quickly move large folders. This WD easystore portable SSD features plug-and-play functionality for fast, effortless setup.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $59.99The previous price was $119.99
SanDisk - Extreme Portable 500GB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
Model: SDSSDE61-500G-G25SKU: 6427552Top comment"Pretty cool product to expand my Mac Mini M1 internal storage! Works like a charm, no problem, and very fast for an external unit....Great External Storage...Works great with my M1 Mac Mini, very fast read/write."
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Ensure ample storage for your high-resolution photos and videos with this 500GB WD SanDisk Extreme portable SSD. The IP55 rating makes the drive dust-proof and water-resistant, while the read speeds of up to 1050MB/sec. allow for fast file transfer. This WD SanDisk Extreme portable SSD features a compact design for easy handling and enhanced portability, and includes a USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter for compatibility with most PCs and Macs.Top comment"Pretty cool product to expand my Mac Mini M1 internal storage! Works like a charm, no problem, and very fast for an external unit....Great External Storage...Works great with my M1 Mac Mini, very fast read/write."
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Ensure ample storage for your high-resolution photos and videos with this 500GB WD SanDisk Extreme portable SSD. The IP55 rating makes the drive dust-proof and water-resistant, while the read speeds of up to 1050MB/sec. allow for fast file transfer. This WD SanDisk Extreme portable SSD features a compact design for easy handling and enhanced portability, and includes a USB Type-C to USB Type-A adapter for compatibility with most PCs and Macs.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $75.99The previous price was $92.99
WD - My Passport for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue
Model: WDBA2D0020BBL-WESNSKU: 6356884Top comment"Mac Mini Backup...I bought this to replace a backup drive I had that died. It was easy to hook up and set up to use with Time Machine on my Mac Mini. ...Must have for Mac Mini...If you have a mac mini or an iMac, this is a must have to back up all your important data/photographs."
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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"Mac Mini Backup...I bought this to replace a backup drive I had that died. It was easy to hook up and set up to use with Time Machine on my Mac Mini. ...Must have for Mac Mini...If you have a mac mini or an iMac, this is a must have to back up all your important data/photographs."
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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 SSDsYour price for this item is $79.99The previous price was $89.99
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