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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for thunderbolt hard disk.

Thunderbolt is a standard for connecting external storage devices to computers. The interface is based on USB 3.0, but includes both data and power connectors, and can support fast data transfer rates. Browse the top-ranked list of Thunderbolt hard disks below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. WD - My Passport Ultra for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "This is a great hard disk to use for Apple's Time Machine. It is small and totally compatible with no reformatting required....Quick and painless install on my MacBook Pro. Thunderbolt to USB adapter is a bonus....Great small Mac hard disk"

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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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    "This is a great hard disk to use for Apple's Time Machine. It is small and totally compatible with no reformatting required....Quick and painless install on my MacBook Pro. Thunderbolt to USB adapter is a bonus....Great small Mac hard disk"

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    Product Description

    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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  2. WD - My Passport for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue - Front_Zoom
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    "Hard Disk for apple...The drive was easy to install; just plugged it into the Thunderbolt 3/USB-C port and Time Machine started up. "

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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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    "Hard Disk for apple...The drive was easy to install; just plugged it into the Thunderbolt 3/USB-C port and Time Machine started up. "

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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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  3. Samsung - T7 Shield 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "I connect it to one of the Thunderbolt 4 ports and there are no hiccups in data transfer as I'm working on my music. ...I was disappointed in the packaging when I received it because it seemed used, but the drive itself works great and is an amazing option for relatively cheap storage that isn't a disk drive."

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    Samsung T7 Shield 4TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust resistance for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Black. High performance on-the-go, with rugged durability IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, with Dynamic Thermal Guard to control heat.
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    "I connect it to one of the Thunderbolt 4 ports and there are no hiccups in data transfer as I'm working on my music. ...I was disappointed in the packaging when I received it because it seemed used, but the drive itself works great and is an amazing option for relatively cheap storage that isn't a disk drive."

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    Samsung T7 Shield 4TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust resistance for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Black. High performance on-the-go, with rugged durability IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, with Dynamic Thermal Guard to control heat.
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  4. WD - BLACK P40 Game Drive for PC, PS4, PS5 and Xbox 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Great hard drive - Compact and efficient...It's well constructed with a solid outer shell. The disk registers as having 931GB of space available (this is about par for the course with most 1TB drives). ...There is a little folded page that diagrams how to hook the hard drive up on each source and info on formatting the hard drive to which ever source you are choosing to use. "

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    Dominate in style with the powerful 1TB WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD. The downloadable WD_BLACK dashboard gives you full control over the LED light display for a personalized experience every time you play (Windows® only). This high-performance SSD storage features blazing speeds in a compact and shock-resistant design, making it easy to take with you anywhere.
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    "Great hard drive - Compact and efficient...It's well constructed with a solid outer shell. The disk registers as having 931GB of space available (this is about par for the course with most 1TB drives). ...There is a little folded page that diagrams how to hook the hard drive up on each source and info on formatting the hard drive to which ever source you are choosing to use. "

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    Dominate in style with the powerful 1TB WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD. The downloadable WD_BLACK dashboard gives you full control over the LED light display for a personalized experience every time you play (Windows® only). This high-performance SSD storage features blazing speeds in a compact and shock-resistant design, making it easy to take with you anywhere.
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  5. Seagate - Expansion 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "It's my 6th Seagate external Hard disk drive. And it's a good deal when I bought it at Best Buy!...Great "little" disk drive. well worth the price!"

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    Expansion portable drive is an easy-to-use solution for instantly adding storage to Windows or Mac—and taking those files on the go. Take advantage of fast data transfer speeds with USB 3.0 and consolidate files into a single location. Free up space on your computer with a simple drag and drop—file saving is that easy. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.
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    "It's my 6th Seagate external Hard disk drive. And it's a good deal when I bought it at Best Buy!...Great "little" disk drive. well worth the price!"

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    Expansion portable drive is an easy-to-use solution for instantly adding storage to Windows or Mac—and taking those files on the go. Take advantage of fast data transfer speeds with USB 3.0 and consolidate files into a single location. Free up space on your computer with a simple drag and drop—file saving is that easy. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.
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  6. Samsung - T7 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Metallic Red - Front_Zoom
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    "I really liked the speed at which data could be transferred in and out of this drive, especially when you connect it to a good SSD and thunderbolt (USB-C) laptop. I have seen good speeds when connected to my Macbook Pro 2019. ...This drive was used to Migrate 1TB of data from an old MacBook Pro to a new 16 in M1 Max MacBook using a CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 .The transfer took under 10 minutes."

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    Store critical files, media library and projects with this Samsung T7 2TB portable solid state drive. The USB 3.2 interface allows lightning-fast data transfers, while the sturdy metal framework offers durability and impact resistance. Secure your data with the AES-256 bit encryption. This Samsung T7 2TB portable solid state drive has an advanced thermal solution for optimized temperature management.
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    "I really liked the speed at which data could be transferred in and out of this drive, especially when you connect it to a good SSD and thunderbolt (USB-C) laptop. I have seen good speeds when connected to my Macbook Pro 2019. ...This drive was used to Migrate 1TB of data from an old MacBook Pro to a new 16 in M1 Max MacBook using a CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 .The transfer took under 10 minutes."

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    Store critical files, media library and projects with this Samsung T7 2TB portable solid state drive. The USB 3.2 interface allows lightning-fast data transfers, while the sturdy metal framework offers durability and impact resistance. Secure your data with the AES-256 bit encryption. This Samsung T7 2TB portable solid state drive has an advanced thermal solution for optimized temperature management.
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  7. SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE ArmorATD 2TB External USB-C Portable Hard Drive - Space Gray - Front_Zoom
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    "Solid Spinning Disk Hard Drive...Fast hard drive. Came formatted for Mac - easily reformatted for PC (research Dr. ...Great hard disk drive, works as advertised. I would recommend"

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    Back up valuable memories or important documents with this SanDisk Professional G-Drive ArmorATD external hard drive. The all-terrain build and aluminum housing provide long-lasting use, while data transfer speeds up to 140 MB/sec. make it easy to move large video or music files. Boasting a 2TB capacity, this SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD external hard drive provides plenty of storage space.
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    "Solid Spinning Disk Hard Drive...Fast hard drive. Came formatted for Mac - easily reformatted for PC (research Dr. ...Great hard disk drive, works as advertised. I would recommend"

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    Back up valuable memories or important documents with this SanDisk Professional G-Drive ArmorATD external hard drive. The all-terrain build and aluminum housing provide long-lasting use, while data transfer speeds up to 140 MB/sec. make it easy to move large video or music files. Boasting a 2TB capacity, this SanDisk G-Drive ArmorATD external hard drive provides plenty of storage space.
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  8. Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue - Front_Zoom
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    "Best SSD external hard drive...Best purchase I've made on SSD EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE....speed tests: i use crystaldiskmark for speed tests. using my samsung galaxy 360 laptop using thunderbolt 4.0, i got 1070 mb/s read and 1016 mb/s write. using usb c & usb 3.2 connections i got 463 mb/s read and 455 mb/s write speeds. 3-year limited warranty activity light is on the same side as cable connection, so just a tad hard to see unless you flip drive the t7 is a tad pricey but considering size, weight, speed advantage and nearly 0 chance of it being damaged – it is a great portable option, and i would highly recommend it."

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    Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Blue.
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    "Best SSD external hard drive...Best purchase I've made on SSD EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE....speed tests: i use crystaldiskmark for speed tests. using my samsung galaxy 360 laptop using thunderbolt 4.0, i got 1070 mb/s read and 1016 mb/s write. using usb c & usb 3.2 connections i got 463 mb/s read and 455 mb/s write speeds. 3-year limited warranty activity light is on the same side as cable connection, so just a tad hard to see unless you flip drive the t7 is a tad pricey but considering size, weight, speed advantage and nearly 0 chance of it being damaged – it is a great portable option, and i would highly recommend it."

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    Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Blue.
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  9. Samsung - T7 500GB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Titan Gray - Front_Zoom
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    "I can't personally say without a number 3 thunderbolt port which is optimum for use with this unit. ...I use it as Time Machine disk for home Mac back ups. The back ups are super fast and the drive is small enough to have for portable use. "

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    Secure your critical data and projects with this titan gray Samsung T7 portable solid state drive. The slim, lightweight design easily fits in your bag or pocket, while the USB 3.2 interface offers blazing-fast transfers. This Samsung T7 portable solid state drive has an ultra-durable metal framework that survives falls of up to 6 feet.
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    "I can't personally say without a number 3 thunderbolt port which is optimum for use with this unit. ...I use it as Time Machine disk for home Mac back ups. The back ups are super fast and the drive is small enough to have for portable use. "

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    Secure your critical data and projects with this titan gray Samsung T7 portable solid state drive. The slim, lightweight design easily fits in your bag or pocket, while the USB 3.2 interface offers blazing-fast transfers. This Samsung T7 portable solid state drive has an ultra-durable metal framework that survives falls of up to 6 feet.
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  10. SanDisk - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "big data punch in small card size disk!...Love this External Hard Drive...After using some previous models I will only use the san-disk!!"

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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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    "big data punch in small card size disk!...Love this External Hard Drive...After using some previous models I will only use the san-disk!!"

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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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