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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for mac portable hard drive.

If you're a Mac user who's looking for a portable hard drive, there are a number of things to consider. The most important is whether the drive will be compatible with your computer. It's also important to take into account how much space you need, and how much you're willing to spend. And finally, you'll want to think about features like backup software and fire-proofing. Here are the best portable hard drives for Mac users.

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  1. WD - My Passport for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue - Front_Zoom
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    "My Passport for Mac External Hard Drive...Love this backup for my Mac Book Pro. Works great with Apple Time Machine....WD My Passport for Mac 2TB External Harddrive...Easy to set up for MacBook Pro. Backups performed quickly. Backward compatible to USB 2.0. "

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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.
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    "My Passport for Mac External Hard Drive...Love this backup for my Mac Book Pro. Works great with Apple Time Machine....WD My Passport for Mac 2TB External Harddrive...Easy to set up for MacBook Pro. Backups performed quickly. Backward compatible to USB 2.0. "

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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.
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    Your price for this item is $79.99
    The previous price was $89.99
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  2. WD - My Passport Ultra for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "External Portable Hard Drive for Mac...This WD -My Passport Ultra for Mac External Hard Drive will give you extra space for storage to save files on it. ...Ext drive for iMac...Bought for backing up photos on Mac. Works great fast and quiet"

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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.
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    "External Portable Hard Drive for Mac...This WD -My Passport Ultra for Mac External Hard Drive will give you extra space for storage to save files on it. ...Ext drive for iMac...Bought for backing up photos on Mac. Works great fast and quiet"

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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.
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    Your price for this item is $109.99
    The previous price was $129.99
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  3. WD - My Passport Ultra for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "Best driver for mac...Excelente hard driver for MacBook Pro ease to use and to carry...easy set up for Mac book reasonable price lot of memory"

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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.
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    "Best driver for mac...Excelente hard driver for MacBook Pro ease to use and to carry...easy set up for Mac book reasonable price lot of memory"

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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.
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    Your price for this item is $79.99
    The previous price was $89.99
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  4. WD - My Passport for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue - Front_Zoom
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    "Great for MacBook and Big Sur...Plug n play for Mac OS Big Sur....Storage for Macintosh...For Macintosh computers. Good price for the this size unit. "

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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.
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    "Great for MacBook and Big Sur...Plug n play for Mac OS Big Sur....Storage for Macintosh...For Macintosh computers. Good price for the this size unit. "

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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.
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    Your price for this item is $109.99
    The previous price was $129.99
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  5. Seagate - Backup Plus Ultra Touch 2TB External USB-C/USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Hardware Encryption - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Second purchase of this hard drive for my Mac. I move around between a desktop Mac and a laptop Mac and the ease of use is exceptional! ...Good for Price and is faster than my old HD . Only for mac book port is not working"

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    Use this plug-and-play Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Touch portable drive for Mac or PCs without installing drivers. The Type-C USB 3.0 connector is compatible with USB 2.0 devices for versatility and offers fast transfer speeds. This Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Touch portable drive secures data using advanced password protection and 256-AES hardware encryption, protecting valuable files.
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    "Second purchase of this hard drive for my Mac. I move around between a desktop Mac and a laptop Mac and the ease of use is exceptional! ...Good for Price and is faster than my old HD . Only for mac book port is not working"

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    Use this plug-and-play Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Touch portable drive for Mac or PCs without installing drivers. The Type-C USB 3.0 connector is compatible with USB 2.0 devices for versatility and offers fast transfer speeds. This Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Touch portable drive secures data using advanced password protection and 256-AES hardware encryption, protecting valuable files.
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    Your price for this item is $89.99
    The previous price was $92.49
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  6. Crucial - X8 1TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/USB-A Portable SSD - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Great Product for an Old Mac...Needed external SSD drive for an old Mac for both speed and storage. ...SanDisk better come down off those prices because Crucial is offering a similar product at a cheaper price, and the quality is about the same. 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.²
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    "Great Product for an Old Mac...Needed external SSD drive for an old Mac for both speed and storage. ...SanDisk better come down off those prices because Crucial is offering a similar product at a cheaper price, and the quality is about the same. 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.²
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    Your price for this item is $79.99
    The previous price was $89.99
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  7. SanDisk - Extreme Pro Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "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. ...I bought an Apple Mac mini M1 and had purchased an external hard disc drive for Time Machine backups and to move my Apple Photos file to it so it didn't take up space on my main SSD drive. "

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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.
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    "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. ...I bought an Apple Mac mini M1 and had purchased an external hard disc drive for Time Machine backups and to move my Apple Photos file to it so it didn't take up space on my main SSD drive. "

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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.
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    Your price for this item is $477.99
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  8. SanDisk - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "I just want to clear the air for MAC users. I purchased this product in March 2022 after contacting Apple and they assured me that it works with Monterey. ...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.
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    "I just want to clear the air for MAC users. I purchased this product in March 2022 after contacting Apple and they assured me that it works with Monterey. ...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.
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    Your price for this item is $437.99
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  9. LaCie - Mobile Drive 2TB External USB 3.1 Gen 2 Portable Hard Drive - Space Gray - Front_Zoom
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    "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. ...Macbook storage...Worked well for macbook pro backup would recommend for apple products"

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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.
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    "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. ...Macbook storage...Worked well for macbook pro backup would recommend for apple products"

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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.
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    Your price for this item is $89.99
    The previous price was $99.99
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  10. LaCie - Mobile Drive 4TB External USB 3.1 Gen 2 Portable Hard Drive - Silver Moon - Front_Zoom
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    "Highly Recommend for Mac users...Bought for iMac to do back up. Easy to format and hook up."

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    Store and back up files with this 4TB Seagate LaCie mobile drive. The LaCie Toolkit software makes scheduling backups easy, while the USB-C and USB 3.0 connectivity let you transfer files quickly. A 4TB capacity lets this Seagate LaCie mobile drive store hours of Full HD videos and thousands of high-resolution photos.
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    "Highly Recommend for Mac users...Bought for iMac to do back up. Easy to format and hook up."

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    Store and back up files with this 4TB Seagate LaCie mobile drive. The LaCie Toolkit software makes scheduling backups easy, while the USB-C and USB 3.0 connectivity let you transfer files quickly. A 4TB capacity lets this Seagate LaCie mobile drive store hours of Full HD videos and thousands of high-resolution photos.
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    Your price for this item is $115.99
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    The regular price is $144.99
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