Thunderbolt Drives
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for Thunderbolt Drives.
Thunderbolt is a high-speed connection standard that is used for connecting computers to external devices such as hard drives, video cards, and display adapters. Browse the top-ranked list of Thunderbolt drives below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Samsung - – 9100 PRO 4TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe, Speeds Up to 14800 MB/s
Model: MZ-VAP4T0B/AMSKU: 6618927Top comment"Used this as my boot drive for 2020 iMac since my 1tb Mac drive was full. ...Blazing fast—makes other drives feel ancient...I upgraded from a Gen 4 drive, and the speed difference is immediate. Windows boots in seconds, and my games load nearly instantly. "
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Blazing speed meets massive capacity built for AI and beyond. The Samsung 9100 PRO SSD delivers up to twice the speed of the 990 PRO SSD and up to an 8TB storage option, ensuring you have lightning fast speed and ample space for AI projects, 4K/8K video editing, gaming marathons, and more. Designed for next gen performance, it's the ultimate storage solution for your digital life.Top comment"Used this as my boot drive for 2020 iMac since my 1tb Mac drive was full. ...Blazing fast—makes other drives feel ancient...I upgraded from a Gen 4 drive, and the speed difference is immediate. Windows boots in seconds, and my games load nearly instantly. "
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Blazing speed meets massive capacity built for AI and beyond. The Samsung 9100 PRO SSD delivers up to twice the speed of the 990 PRO SSD and up to an 8TB storage option, ensuring you have lightning fast speed and ample space for AI projects, 4K/8K video editing, gaming marathons, and more. Designed for next gen performance, it's the ultimate storage solution for your digital life.See all Internal SSDsYour price for this item is $369.99The comparable value price is $549.99Select pickup
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LaCie - Rugged Mini SSD 1TB Solid State Drive - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, speeds up to 2000MB/s (STMF1000400) - Silver and Orange
Model: STMF1000400SKU: 6577447Top comment"Great little drive...Amazing how small this is, and clearly sturdy. Very fast backup drive for Macbook Air. LaCie is always quality....Great SSD Hard Drive...The best hard drive I've ever owned. My only complaint is that Best Buy didn't stock a 4TB version"
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Durable, fast, and portable—LaCie Rugged Mini SSD takes your project from capture to backup in no time. USB 40Gbps and Thunderbolt 4 compatibility means read speeds up to 2000MB/s that are future-proof. Plug-and-play connectivity with Mac, Windows, and iPad delivers a seamless workflow. Plus, its rugged design with an IP54 rating provides water, dust, and drop resistance.Top comment"Great little drive...Amazing how small this is, and clearly sturdy. Very fast backup drive for Macbook Air. LaCie is always quality....Great SSD Hard Drive...The best hard drive I've ever owned. My only complaint is that Best Buy didn't stock a 4TB version"
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Durable, fast, and portable—LaCie Rugged Mini SSD takes your project from capture to backup in no time. USB 40Gbps and Thunderbolt 4 compatibility means read speeds up to 2000MB/s that are future-proof. Plug-and-play connectivity with Mac, Windows, and iPad delivers a seamless workflow. Plus, its rugged design with an IP54 rating provides water, dust, and drop resistance.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $109.99The comparable value price is $124.99Select pickup
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LaCie - Rugged Mini SSD 2TB Solid State Drive - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, speeds up to 2000MB/s (STMF2000400) - Silver and Orange
Model: STMF2000400SKU: 6577448Top comment"Excellent Hard Drive...I transferred roughly 80GB from my laptop to this drive in almost two minutes using an Apple Thunderbolt cord. ...My old Seagate drive kept disconnecting, but this one’s rock solid. "
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Durable, fast, and portable—LaCie Rugged Mini SSD takes your project from capture to backup in no time. USB 40Gbps and Thunderbolt 4 compatibility means read speeds up to 2000MB/s that are future-proof. Plug-and-play connectivity with Mac, Windows, and iPad delivers a seamless workflow. Plus, its rugged design with an IP54 rating provides water, dust, and drop resistance.Top comment"Excellent Hard Drive...I transferred roughly 80GB from my laptop to this drive in almost two minutes using an Apple Thunderbolt cord. ...My old Seagate drive kept disconnecting, but this one’s rock solid. "
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Durable, fast, and portable—LaCie Rugged Mini SSD takes your project from capture to backup in no time. USB 40Gbps and Thunderbolt 4 compatibility means read speeds up to 2000MB/s that are future-proof. Plug-and-play connectivity with Mac, Windows, and iPad delivers a seamless workflow. Plus, its rugged design with an IP54 rating provides water, dust, and drop resistance.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $174.99The comparable value price is $219.99Sold Out
Samsung - 990 EVO PLUS SSD 4TB, PCIe Gen 4x4 | 5x2 M.2 2280, Speeds Up to 7,250 MB/s
Model: MZ-V9S4T0B/AMSKU: 6601260Top comment"Using this with mac mini entry level getting about 2500mbps with a Thunderbolt 4 external drive case. Does run hot so if external get one with a fan if possible....Great storage drive...Samsung m2 drives are always excellent. Highly recommend."
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With faster read/write speeds of up to 7,250/6,300 MB/s*, larger storage capacity of up to 4TB with TurboWrite 2.0 and 73% ** greater power efficiency compared with the 990 EVO, the 990 EVO Plus makes large editing, file transfer or gaming tasks go smoother and faster. It’s the perfect productivity boost helping you tackle a busy day full of work (or play).Top comment"Using this with mac mini entry level getting about 2500mbps with a Thunderbolt 4 external drive case. Does run hot so if external get one with a fan if possible....Great storage drive...Samsung m2 drives are always excellent. Highly recommend."
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With faster read/write speeds of up to 7,250/6,300 MB/s*, larger storage capacity of up to 4TB with TurboWrite 2.0 and 73% ** greater power efficiency compared with the 990 EVO, the 990 EVO Plus makes large editing, file transfer or gaming tasks go smoother and faster. It’s the perfect productivity boost helping you tackle a busy day full of work (or play).See all Internal SSDsYour price for this item is $269.99The comparable value price is $327.99Select pickup
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Crucial - X10 2TB External USB-C SSD - Blue
Model: CT2000X10SSD9SKU: 6629582Top comment"This drive tiny drive packs a punch!...Well, you'd need a computer with a thunderbolt or comparable speeds to do that. This drive can also be used with PC, iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, and even game consoles! ...This drive can be used as a Thumb drive and I have used it to view photos and videos by directly connecting it to my big Screen TV. this was great as it doesn't require power like bigger hard drives like SATA drives. this was a great add on! "
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The Crucial X10 Portable SSD is available with up to 8TB of storage, making it perfect for storing files, photos, games, backups and videos. With read speeds up to 2,100MB/s, the X10 is twice as fast as the X9 and comes in a stylish matte blue enclosure. Built to withstand whatever life throws at you, the durable Crucial X10 is IP65 rated for dust and water resistance and is drop resistant up to 9.8 feet (3 meters). It’s compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, iPad, PC, and Linux via an included USB-C cable. Engineered by Micron Technology, a leader in the tech industry for 45 years, the Crucial X10 combines high quality with innovative features that let you edit directly from the drive. Store up to 500,000 4K photos, 114 games, 2.6 million MP3 music files and 133 4K videos.Top comment"This drive tiny drive packs a punch!...Well, you'd need a computer with a thunderbolt or comparable speeds to do that. This drive can also be used with PC, iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, and even game consoles! ...This drive can be used as a Thumb drive and I have used it to view photos and videos by directly connecting it to my big Screen TV. this was great as it doesn't require power like bigger hard drives like SATA drives. this was a great add on! "
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The Crucial X10 Portable SSD is available with up to 8TB of storage, making it perfect for storing files, photos, games, backups and videos. With read speeds up to 2,100MB/s, the X10 is twice as fast as the X9 and comes in a stylish matte blue enclosure. Built to withstand whatever life throws at you, the durable Crucial X10 is IP65 rated for dust and water resistance and is drop resistant up to 9.8 feet (3 meters). It’s compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, iPad, PC, and Linux via an included USB-C cable. Engineered by Micron Technology, a leader in the tech industry for 45 years, the Crucial X10 combines high quality with innovative features that let you edit directly from the drive. Store up to 500,000 4K photos, 114 games, 2.6 million MP3 music files and 133 4K videos.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $134.99The comparable value price is $211.99Select pickup
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Samsung - 990 EVO PLUS SSD 2TB, PCIe Gen 4x4 | 5x2 M.2 2280, Speeds Up to 7,250 MB/s
Model: MZ-V9S2T0B/AMSKU: 6601257Top comment"I purchased this NVME to keep in my Thunderbolt 4, to replacd my 2 terrabyte Mechanical USB 3.0 Hard drive. ...It is very fast, making good use of my MAC's Thunderbolt connection."
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With faster read/write speeds of up to 7,250/6,300 MB/s*, larger storage capacity of up to 4TB with TurboWrite 2.0 and 73% ** greater power efficiency compared with the 990 EVO, the 990 EVO Plus makes large editing, file transfer or gaming tasks go smoother and faster. It’s the perfect productivity boost helping you tackle a busy day full of work (or play).Top comment"I purchased this NVME to keep in my Thunderbolt 4, to replacd my 2 terrabyte Mechanical USB 3.0 Hard drive. ...It is very fast, making good use of my MAC's Thunderbolt connection."
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With faster read/write speeds of up to 7,250/6,300 MB/s*, larger storage capacity of up to 4TB with TurboWrite 2.0 and 73% ** greater power efficiency compared with the 990 EVO, the 990 EVO Plus makes large editing, file transfer or gaming tasks go smoother and faster. It’s the perfect productivity boost helping you tackle a busy day full of work (or play).See all Internal SSDsYour price for this item is $169.99The comparable value price is $176.99Select pickup
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PNY - PRO Elite V2 256GB USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive - Black
Model: P-FD256PROV2-GESKU: 6513902Top comment"Yes, for flash drives they are a little pricey but they are well made and much faster than your average USB A flash drives....And when connected to (Gen 2 port), or thunderbolt port, the minimum speed is 250 MB/s and the average is little higher. "
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The PNY PRO Elite V2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive is built for extreme speed, boasting next generation USB 3.2 Gen 2 technology to take file management to the next level. The PRO Elite V2 was designed to accommodate the most demanding applications, the ultimate solution for movers & shakers; the content creators, graphic designers, gamers and professionals of the world for whom speed and reliability is a must. Exceptional performance with read speeds of up to 600MB/s and write speeds up to 500MB/s make it an impressive 160x faster than standard USB 2.0 flash drives, and premium components allow for increased reliability, securing data even when working with large files and write intensive applications. The PRO Elite V2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive is the perfect solution for transferring and storing important and sensitive data, as well as for working with large files such as high-resolution photos, and HD & 4K videos quicker and easier than ever before. It is compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2 equipped PC and Mac desktop and laptop computers, and backwards compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0.See all USB Flash DrivesTop comment"Yes, for flash drives they are a little pricey but they are well made and much faster than your average USB A flash drives....And when connected to (Gen 2 port), or thunderbolt port, the minimum speed is 250 MB/s and the average is little higher. "
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The PNY PRO Elite V2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive is built for extreme speed, boasting next generation USB 3.2 Gen 2 technology to take file management to the next level. The PRO Elite V2 was designed to accommodate the most demanding applications, the ultimate solution for movers & shakers; the content creators, graphic designers, gamers and professionals of the world for whom speed and reliability is a must. Exceptional performance with read speeds of up to 600MB/s and write speeds up to 500MB/s make it an impressive 160x faster than standard USB 2.0 flash drives, and premium components allow for increased reliability, securing data even when working with large files and write intensive applications. The PRO Elite V2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Flash Drive is the perfect solution for transferring and storing important and sensitive data, as well as for working with large files such as high-resolution photos, and HD & 4K videos quicker and easier than ever before. It is compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 2 equipped PC and Mac desktop and laptop computers, and backwards compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0.
Samsung - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 970 EVO Plus 1TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe
Model: GSRF MZ-V7S1T0BAMSKU: 6351466Top comment"Great OS drive...Hopefully this drive will last as long as my 7-year old Samsung PM951 (NVMe 1.1) used on three builds over that time as main drive. 970 EVO Plus is a fast PCIe 3.0 drive (NVMe 1.3) still had cache unlike a few of other drives. ...For a fast Thunderbolt 3 external drive...I put it in an OWC Thunderbolt 3 case for another $80 and I have a very fast external drive."
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Upgrade your computer's performance with this Samsung EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD. The 1TB capacity accommodates plenty of files and videos, while read speeds of up to 3500MB/sec. make data transfer easy. This Samsung EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD features sequential write speeds of up to 3300MB/sec. for quick file storage.
Top comment"Great OS drive...Hopefully this drive will last as long as my 7-year old Samsung PM951 (NVMe 1.1) used on three builds over that time as main drive. 970 EVO Plus is a fast PCIe 3.0 drive (NVMe 1.3) still had cache unlike a few of other drives. ...For a fast Thunderbolt 3 external drive...I put it in an OWC Thunderbolt 3 case for another $80 and I have a very fast external drive."
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Upgrade your computer's performance with this Samsung EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD. The 1TB capacity accommodates plenty of files and videos, while read speeds of up to 3500MB/sec. make data transfer easy. This Samsung EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD features sequential write speeds of up to 3300MB/sec. for quick file storage.
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Seagate - IronWolf 8TB Internal SATA NAS Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services
Model: ST8000VNA04SKU: 6387161Top comment"great drive so far...louder than my WD Red drives. I purchased the iron wolf drives 5 altogether and they all have a clunking sound....They work great in my 4-bay Thunderbolt 3 NAS enclosure with RAID 0 on macOS."
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Set up a data storage solution with this 3.5-inch Seagate IronWolf internal hard drive. AgileArray technology offers RAID optimization in a multi-bay configuration, while IronWolf Health Management enables data recovery and protection. This 8TB Seagate IronWolf internal hard drive supports 24/7 use, and the rotational vibration sensors provide increased reliability within your NAS setup. Seagate equivalent and backward compatible models: ST8000VN004, ST8000VNZ04.See all Internal Hard DrivesTop comment"great drive so far...louder than my WD Red drives. I purchased the iron wolf drives 5 altogether and they all have a clunking sound....They work great in my 4-bay Thunderbolt 3 NAS enclosure with RAID 0 on macOS."
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Set up a data storage solution with this 3.5-inch Seagate IronWolf internal hard drive. AgileArray technology offers RAID optimization in a multi-bay configuration, while IronWolf Health Management enables data recovery and protection. This 8TB Seagate IronWolf internal hard drive supports 24/7 use, and the rotational vibration sensors provide increased reliability within your NAS setup. Seagate equivalent and backward compatible models: ST8000VN004, ST8000VNZ04.
SanDisk - 8TB Desk Drive USB Type-C Desktop External SSD - Black
Model: SDSSDT40-8T00-NA25SKU: 6568090Top comment"Using the included USB-C cable, connected to a Thunderbolt 4 port on my laptop, the SanDisk Desk Drive achieved 1077.14 MB/s on a sequential read test. ...But that's about the extent of my disappointment with the drive. Yes, it's apparently only SSD, and I can confirm I was getting about 1,075 MB/s (In contrast to my 8TB NVMe drive with Thunderbolt 4 enclosure that's 3 times as fast but cost about twice as much.) "
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Introducing the SanDisk Desk Drive — a complete desktop backup solution. Designed with the higher capacity of an HDD, but with the speed and reliability of an SSD, it’s the perfect home base to quickly back up your favorite and important content. An immense capacity of up to 8TB will easily hold your photos, videos, music, and important documents, and read speeds up to 1000MB/s will help you access everything fast. With a compact design that fits naturally into any workspace, this drive helps protect your content — all in one place.Top comment"Using the included USB-C cable, connected to a Thunderbolt 4 port on my laptop, the SanDisk Desk Drive achieved 1077.14 MB/s on a sequential read test. ...But that's about the extent of my disappointment with the drive. Yes, it's apparently only SSD, and I can confirm I was getting about 1,075 MB/s (In contrast to my 8TB NVMe drive with Thunderbolt 4 enclosure that's 3 times as fast but cost about twice as much.) "
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Introducing the SanDisk Desk Drive — a complete desktop backup solution. Designed with the higher capacity of an HDD, but with the speed and reliability of an SSD, it’s the perfect home base to quickly back up your favorite and important content. An immense capacity of up to 8TB will easily hold your photos, videos, music, and important documents, and read speeds up to 1000MB/s will help you access everything fast. With a compact design that fits naturally into any workspace, this drive helps protect your content — all in one place.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $649.99The comparable value price is $714.99Select pickup
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