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

    SKU: JXJ62C6662

    [Employee of bestbuy] This is by far the absolute best portable SSD drive...- Best exterinal hard drive you will ever purchase!

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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 $424.00
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    The previous price was $436.99

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

    SKU: JXJ62C66RC

    Best external storage ever...Love the protection against dropping my cell phone.

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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 $539.99
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    The previous price was $638.99

  3. SanDisk Professional - 8TB G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCC7T57

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    A high-capacity 8TB external hard drive in black, featuring Thunderbolt 3 for fast, reliable performance.
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    Your price for this item is $779.99

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

    SKU: J37C5HW2T3

    Best flash drive out there...We love using these drives. They are durable and shock resistant, great for traveling....Best...love this item. one didn't work and got no hassle for the return and replacement…...

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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

  5. SANDISK - Extreme Portable 2TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Monterey

    SKU: JXJ62CR2JH

    Love ssd drives and Best Buy always has good customer service!...Best SSD portable hard drive...This is the best portable, large capacity, small external solid state hard drive I have ever had....This...

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    A rugged gray portable SSD offering 2TB NVMe storage, USB-C connectivity, and fast 1050MB/s read speeds.
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    Your price for this item is $319.99
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    The previous price was $423.99
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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.