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Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive

Thunderbolt 3 is a quick and easy way to add more storage to your computer. It's also the first cable standard that can carry enough bandwidth to power two 4K monitors, or one 5K monitor, at the same time. Whether you're looking for a huge amount of storage or a fast backup drive, we've found the best external hard drives for your Thunderbolt 3-enabled PC.

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  1. Crucial - X9 Pro 4TB External USB-C SSD - Space Gray

    SKU: JX8PSKC237

    Product Description

    A durable, space gray external SSD offering 4TB storage, USB-C connectivity, and fast 1,050MB/s speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $576.45

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

    SKU: J37C5HW2T3

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    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

  3. CORSAIR - EX400U USB4 2TB External Portable SSD - Gray

    SKU: J39TSCH8HZ

    Product Description

    A compact gray portable SSD offering USB4 connectivity with up to 4,000MB/sec read and 3,600MB/sec write speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $864.99

  4. SANDISK - PRO-G40 SSD 2TB External Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C NVMe Portable SSD - Black

    SKU: JXJ62C66RC

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    A rugged black portable SSD offering ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C connectivity with high durability.
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    Your price for this item is $599.99
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    The previous price was $740.99

  5. SANDISK - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Monterey

    SKU: JXJ62CR28G

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    A rugged Monterey-colored portable SSD offering 1TB NVMe storage, USB-C connectivity, and fast transfer speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $220.66
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    The previous price was $252.99

  6. Crucial - X10 Pro 4TB USB-C External SSD - Black

    SKU: JX8PSKC28F

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    A rugged black external SSD offering 4TB storage, USB-C connectivity, and fast read/write speeds for editing.
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    Your price for this item is $524.99

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

    SKU: JXTHCC766H

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    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

  8. SANDISK - PRO-G40 SSD 1TB External Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C NVMe Portable SSD - Black

    SKU: JXJ62C6662

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    A rugged black portable SSD offering up to 2700MB/s read and 1900MB/s write speeds via Thunderbolt 3.
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    Your price for this item is $449.99
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    The previous price was $486.99

  9. SanDisk Professional - SanDisk G-Raid Project 2 16TB Desktop Drive, Thunderbolt 3, Pro-Blade SSD, 480MB/s (Space Gray) - Black

    SKU: JXTHCC7VHC

    Product Description

    A high-performance black and space gray desktop drive featuring Thunderbolt 3, Pro-Blade SSD slot, and 480MB/s speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $1,469.99

  10. SanDisk Professional - 18TB G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive - aluminum

    SKU: JXTHCC7RJS

    Product Description

    An aluminum external hard drive offering 18TB storage and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity in sleek black.
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    Your price for this item is $1,224.99
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Thunderbolt 3 external hard drives offer ultra-fast data transfer speeds up to 40Gbps, allowing for quick backups, file transfers, and seamless editing of large media files. They also support daisy-chaining multiple devices and deliver reliable performance for professionals and power users.

Yes, Thunderbolt 3 uses the USB-C connector, so it is physically compatible with USB-C ports. However, to achieve full Thunderbolt 3 speeds and features, your device must support Thunderbolt 3. When connected to a standard USB-C port, the drive will operate at USB speeds.

Most Thunderbolt 3 external hard drives are compatible with both Mac and Windows computers, but you may need to reformat the drive for your operating system or install specific drivers for optimal performance.

Thunderbolt 3 external hard drives are perfect for demanding tasks such as 4K and 8K video editing, large-scale photo storage, rapid backups, and transferring massive files quickly. They're also great for expanding storage on laptops and workstations.

Many portable Thunderbolt 3 external hard drives are bus-powered and draw power directly from your computer via the Thunderbolt 3 cable. However, some desktop models may require an external power adapter for optimal performance.