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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. 

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

    SKU: J37C5HW2T3

    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 - One Touch with Password 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black

    SKU: J37C5H4W88

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    A portable black hard drive offering 2TB storage, USB 3.0 connectivity, and password-protected encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $129.99

  3. Seagate - Expansion Desktop 8TB HDD - Black

    SKU: J37C5H4GJG

    This is exactly what I needed for my 4TB Mac mini for automatic backups. It was literally plug and play and was recognized by Time Machine without any issue. ...Great portable drive. Use it on a Mac for...

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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 $279.99

  4. Seagate - Expansion 20TB External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black

    SKU: J37C5H5XXK

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    A high-capacity black external USB 3.0 hard drive with easy setup and included data recovery services.
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    Your price for this item is $629.99

  5. Seagate - Expansion 16TB External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black

    SKU: J37C5H4GCZ

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    A high-capacity black external hard drive offering fast USB 3.0 transfers and Rescue Data Recovery Services.
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    Your price for this item is $549.99

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

    SKU: J37C5HW2HF

    Product Description

    A durable orange and silver portable hard drive offering 1TB storage, USB-C connectivity, and fast data transfer.
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    Your price for this item is $146.61

  7. Seagate - 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black

    SKU: J37C5HK2HT

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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 $109.99
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    The previous price was $119.99

  8. SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 6TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCC766H

    Product Description

    A high-performance black external hard drive with 6TB capacity, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, and durable aluminum enclosure.
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    Your price for this item is $449.99

  9. 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 $196.84

  10. Seagate - LaCie STLP1000400 1 TB Portable Hard Drive - External - Moon MAC, Desktop PC Device Supported - USB 3.1 Type C - Silver

    SKU: J37C5H52FL

    Product Description

    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 $99.99
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    The previous price was $108.66
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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.