Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for external ssd for mac.
If your MacBook's hard drive is getting full, or if you want to speed up your computer, consider adding an external solid-state drive (SSD). SSDs are much faster than traditional spinning hard drives, and they're more resistant to damage from drops and spills. Browse the top-ranked list of external SSDs for Macs below along with associated reviews and opinions.
WD - D30 1TB Game Drive for PlayStation and Xbox External USB Type-C Portable SSD - Black
Model: WDBATL0010BBK-WESNSKU: 6462013Top comment"I was also connect it to my MacBook Pro. It’s plenty fast. It’s much faster than other external drives I have. ...The wd ssd d30 comes with everything you need right out of the box no need for an external power source. "
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Expand your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S console storage with this Western Digital WB_BLACK D30 game drive SSD. The 1TB capacity provides ample room for your gaming library. Featuring a 10 Gbps USB Type-C interface, this Western Digital WB_BLACK D30 game drive SSD supports quick data transfer, and read speeds of up to 900 MB/sec. ensure fast load times.Top comment"I was also connect it to my MacBook Pro. It’s plenty fast. It’s much faster than other external drives I have. ...The wd ssd d30 comes with everything you need right out of the box no need for an external power source. "
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Expand your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S console storage with this Western Digital WB_BLACK D30 game drive SSD. The 1TB capacity provides ample room for your gaming library. Featuring a 10 Gbps USB Type-C interface, this Western Digital WB_BLACK D30 game drive SSD supports quick data transfer, and read speeds of up to 900 MB/sec. ensure fast load times.See all Game DrivesSamsung - T7 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Indigo Blue
Model: MU-PC2T0H/AMSKU: 6408295Top comment"Worked perfectly as an external Drive for the Mac...I bought this a few months ago for my child's iMac. I was able to configure this SSD as the main drive for the IMac....EXCELLENT External SSD for Mac; note on formatting...Great dependable and fast external SSD. I am using the Samsung external SSDs with Macs, for quick Time Machine backups when the SSD is directly connected to a Mac. "
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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"Worked perfectly as an external Drive for the Mac...I bought this a few months ago for my child's iMac. I was able to configure this SSD as the main drive for the IMac....EXCELLENT External SSD for Mac; note on formatting...Great dependable and fast external SSD. I am using the Samsung external SSDs with Macs, for quick Time Machine backups when the SSD is directly connected to a Mac. "
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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 SSDsCrucial - X8 1TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/USB-A Portable SSD - Black
Model: CT1000X8SSD9SKU: 6457937Top comment"Great Product for an Old Mac...Needed external SSD drive for an old Mac for both speed and storage. ...FYI, this drive is already formatted for MAC users."
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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"Great Product for an Old Mac...Needed external SSD drive for an old Mac for both speed and storage. ...FYI, this drive is already formatted for MAC users."
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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 SSDsApple - 27" Certified Refurbished iMac with Retina 5K Display - Core i5 3.2GHz - 8GB Memory - 1TB HDD (2015) - Silver
Model: MK462LL/ASKU: 6417693Top comment"Very satisfied with our iMac...Love our new iMac. It has a huge hard drive and a solid processor. ...Great Mac...Like the Mac but the keyboard and the mouse was not wireless"
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The iMac is Apple's all-in-one computer, with the iMac MK462LL/A model featuring a 3.2 GHz Quad Core i5 processor. It was introduced on Late 2015. The iMac MK462LL/A is configured with 8 GB of RAM by default, with the option to upgrade to a maximum of 32 GB. The standard hard drive is a 1 TB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA (6 Gb/s)/PCIe and contains an AMD RADEON R9 video card. The MK462LL/A can be connected via 4 (3.0) USB ports and SDXC SD Card expansion slots. The MK462LL/A does not have FireWire ports or an ethernet port. The iMac MK462LL/A has support for dual-screen and mirroring capabilities, with a 5k native resolution of 5120 x 2880 (5k) and support for a second screen resolution of up to 2560x1440 (x2).Top comment"Very satisfied with our iMac...Love our new iMac. It has a huge hard drive and a solid processor. ...Great Mac...Like the Mac but the keyboard and the mouse was not wireless"
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The iMac is Apple's all-in-one computer, with the iMac MK462LL/A model featuring a 3.2 GHz Quad Core i5 processor. It was introduced on Late 2015. The iMac MK462LL/A is configured with 8 GB of RAM by default, with the option to upgrade to a maximum of 32 GB. The standard hard drive is a 1 TB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA (6 Gb/s)/PCIe and contains an AMD RADEON R9 video card. The MK462LL/A can be connected via 4 (3.0) USB ports and SDXC SD Card expansion slots. The MK462LL/A does not have FireWire ports or an ethernet port. The iMac MK462LL/A has support for dual-screen and mirroring capabilities, with a 5k native resolution of 5120 x 2880 (5k) and support for a second screen resolution of up to 2560x1440 (x2).See all iMacAnker - USB C Hub, 4-in-1 USB-C, with 60W PD, 3 USB-A, 1 USB-C - Gray
Model: A8321HA1-1SKU: 6444446Top comment"Works great overall for my MacBook Air 2020 would recommend...Works on the MacBook Pro, reads the usbs very well"
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Anker USB C Hub, 4-in-1 USB C AdapterTop comment"Works great overall for my MacBook Air 2020 would recommend...Works on the MacBook Pro, reads the usbs very well"
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Anker USB C Hub, 4-in-1 USB C AdapterSee all USB HubsLogitech - MX Mechanical Full size Wireless Mechanical Linear Switch Keyboard for Windows/macOS with Backlit Keys - Graphite
Model: 920-010548SKU: 6502580Top comment"I can easily switch between my desktop PC to MacBook Pro. Lastly, it's easy to reprogram keys The only thing dislike about the keyboard is the toggle device switch sits too close to the navigation keys (ins home, pg up). ...I got this for my daughter and she is very pleased with the whole keyboard setup and the mechanical keys are well spaced out and provides effortless typing experience on her MAC"
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Introducing MX Mechanical - a full-size keyboard with extraordinary feel, precision, and performance. Low-profile mechanical typing delivers satisfying feedback in your choice of key switches – Tactile Quiet, Clicky, or Linear. MX Mechanical is crafted for ergonomic comfort, with smart illumination and easy-switch – allowing you to connect up to 3 devices and stay in your flow for hours.Top comment"I can easily switch between my desktop PC to MacBook Pro. Lastly, it's easy to reprogram keys The only thing dislike about the keyboard is the toggle device switch sits too close to the navigation keys (ins home, pg up). ...I got this for my daughter and she is very pleased with the whole keyboard setup and the mechanical keys are well spaced out and provides effortless typing experience on her MAC"
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Introducing MX Mechanical - a full-size keyboard with extraordinary feel, precision, and performance. Low-profile mechanical typing delivers satisfying feedback in your choice of key switches – Tactile Quiet, Clicky, or Linear. MX Mechanical is crafted for ergonomic comfort, with smart illumination and easy-switch – allowing you to connect up to 3 devices and stay in your flow for hours.See all Ergonomic KeyboardsTechprotectus - macbook PRO 13" case for M1,A2238,A2289,A2251, A2159,A1989, A1706, A1708 M2 2022 A2338
Model: TP-HCL-MP13M1SKU: 6478077See all Laptop Hard-Shell CasesProduct Description
Ultra Light, protective but not bulky, great fit for office, school environment.See all Laptop Hard-Shell CasesProduct Description
Ultra Light, protective but not bulky, great fit for office, school environment.See all Laptop Hard-Shell CasesNorton - 360 Deluxe (5-Device) (1-Year Subscription with Auto Renewal) - Android, Mac OS, Windows, Apple iOS [Digital]
Model: SYT940800V011Publisher: NortonSKU: 6346690Top comment"Great security software, no CPU hog and Mac (:...I’ve never felt the need to secure my iOS devices or my Macs, but after losing bandwidth I knew something was going on. ...Good for both Windows & MAC...It works seamlessly on both MAC & Windows. I was a Mcafee user for years, now I am switching to Norton and I don't see any difference, it seems better works with MAC."
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Norton 360 Deluxe - for up to 5 devices with Auto Renewal - provides you powerful layers of protection for your connected devices and online privacy. Your personal devices and information have protection as you bank, shop and post online, both at home and on public Wi-Fi.Top comment"Great security software, no CPU hog and Mac (:...I’ve never felt the need to secure my iOS devices or my Macs, but after losing bandwidth I knew something was going on. ...Good for both Windows & MAC...It works seamlessly on both MAC & Windows. I was a Mcafee user for years, now I am switching to Norton and I don't see any difference, it seems better works with MAC."
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Norton 360 Deluxe - for up to 5 devices with Auto Renewal - provides you powerful layers of protection for your connected devices and online privacy. Your personal devices and information have protection as you bank, shop and post online, both at home and on public Wi-Fi.See all Antivirus SoftwareSeagate - 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"For a non SSD drive, this is really fast, considerably faster than the old external drive I was using with my Xbox....Works well with my Mac"
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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"For a non SSD drive, this is really fast, considerably faster than the old external drive I was using with my Xbox....Works well with my Mac"
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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 DrivesApple - MacBook Pro 16" Laptop - M2 Pro chip - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Silver
Model: MNWC3LL/ASKU: 6455360Top comment"Mac book pro 16”...Macbook Pro...Received a new Mac in good shape and at the right time."
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The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max takes power and speed to the next level, whether it’s on battery or plugged in. With a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, all the ports you need, and all-day battery life—this pro laptop goes anywhere you need.Top comment"Mac book pro 16”...Macbook Pro...Received a new Mac in good shape and at the right time."
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The 16-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and M2 Max takes power and speed to the next level, whether it’s on battery or plugged in. With a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, all the ports you need, and all-day battery life—this pro laptop goes anywhere you need.See all MacBook Pro