Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for thunderbolt harddrive.
Thunderbolt is a high-performance interface that offers fast data transfer speeds of up to 40 Gb/s. It's the first cable standard to allow for the connection of multiple devices, including video sources and monitors, data storage devices, and other peripherals. Thunderbolt cables are available in lengths of up to 10 feet, which makes them sufficient for connecting most devices. If you're looking for a new hard drive, we've got you covered. Browse the top-ranked list of Thunderbolt harddrives below along with associated reviews and opinions.
SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE ArmorATD 2TB External USB-C Portable Hard Drive - Space Gray
Model: SDPH81G-002T-GBANDSKU: 6467106Top comment"It is USB 3.1 Gen 1 and Thunderbolt 3 compatible and the anodized aluminum enclosure provides strength and resilience to the HDD within. ...The only issue is that it does not always work when I connect it to my thunderbolt dock so I end up plugging it into my MacBook. "
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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.Top comment"It is USB 3.1 Gen 1 and Thunderbolt 3 compatible and the anodized aluminum enclosure provides strength and resilience to the HDD within. ...The only issue is that it does not always work when I connect it to my thunderbolt dock so I end up plugging it into my MacBook. "
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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.See all External Hard DrivesSamsung - T7 Shield 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black
Model: MU-PE4T0S/AMSKU: 6529365Top comment"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. "
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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.Top comment"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. "
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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.See all External SSDsWD - BLACK P40 Game Drive for PC, PS4, PS5 and Xbox 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD - Black
Model: WDBAWY0010BBK-WESNSKU: 6512125Top comment"In speed tests, using a common PC with a traditional Thunderbolt 4, I maxed at 912 Read/924 Write. This, of course, does not come close to the claimed 2GB speed. ...When I plugged it back into Thunderbolt port, it instantly recognized it again, so i'm not sure if it can be used on PC with the USB 3.2 ports. "
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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.Top comment"In speed tests, using a common PC with a traditional Thunderbolt 4, I maxed at 912 Read/924 Write. This, of course, does not come close to the claimed 2GB speed. ...When I plugged it back into Thunderbolt port, it instantly recognized it again, so i'm not sure if it can be used on PC with the USB 3.2 ports. "
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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.See all Game DrivesSanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 12TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black
Model: SDPHF1A-012T-NBAADSKU: 6517092Top comment"It plugs directly into your USB-C thunderbolt port. The only thing I had trouble with was the set up, as there weren't any instructions. "
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The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE enterprise-class hard drive with a USB-C (10Gbps) interface delivers ultra-reliable, high-capacity storage in a premium, stylish design. The 7200RPM Ultrastar drive inside features powerful performance with speeds up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write2 (12TB1 capacity) that is perfect for fast backup and access to your HD videos, photos, music, and other high-value content. The stackable, anodized all-aluminum enclosure offers premium durability and anchor points for attaching to a DIT cart, a mounting plate, or other gear for your production needs. The G-DRIVE desktop hard drive also offers LED light brightness customization with three modes to choose from, comes ready for Mac, and is easily reformatted for Windows.Top comment"It plugs directly into your USB-C thunderbolt port. The only thing I had trouble with was the set up, as there weren't any instructions. "
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The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE enterprise-class hard drive with a USB-C (10Gbps) interface delivers ultra-reliable, high-capacity storage in a premium, stylish design. The 7200RPM Ultrastar drive inside features powerful performance with speeds up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write2 (12TB1 capacity) that is perfect for fast backup and access to your HD videos, photos, music, and other high-value content. The stackable, anodized all-aluminum enclosure offers premium durability and anchor points for attaching to a DIT cart, a mounting plate, or other gear for your production needs. The G-DRIVE desktop hard drive also offers LED light brightness customization with three modes to choose from, comes ready for Mac, and is easily reformatted for Windows.See all External Hard DrivesLaCie - Rugged Mini 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Orange/Silver
Model: LAC301558SKU: 3764784Top comment"I only gave this 3 stars because it does not have a thunderbolt connection....I thought I was buying one with a thunderbolt connection. I could have sworn I was. The only thing I can think was that this one was mixed in with the ones that were Thunderbolt. "
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Travel with a capacity of 1TB in an ultra compact portable hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini. Seamlessly connect to USB 3.0 computers, transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s, and trek confidently with all terrain durability of drop, crush, and rain resistance. This drive even includes a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps, as well as a two year limited warranty for long term peace of mind.Top comment"I only gave this 3 stars because it does not have a thunderbolt connection....I thought I was buying one with a thunderbolt connection. I could have sworn I was. The only thing I can think was that this one was mixed in with the ones that were Thunderbolt. "
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Travel with a capacity of 1TB in an ultra compact portable hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini. Seamlessly connect to USB 3.0 computers, transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s, and trek confidently with all terrain durability of drop, crush, and rain resistance. This drive even includes a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps, as well as a two year limited warranty for long term peace of mind.See all External Hard DrivesSeagate - Expansion 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black
Model: STKM5000400SKU: 6461979Top comment"However, copying from a different external drive running on Thunderbolt was noticeably slower. If you are only using the external drive for regular backups and taking files on and off, this is a great option. ...My employee's harddrive was maxxed out - Seagate is the only authorized external HD at my company and the 5TB is perfect for the expansion, that is required for my coder."
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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.Top comment"However, copying from a different external drive running on Thunderbolt was noticeably slower. If you are only using the external drive for regular backups and taking files on and off, this is a great option. ...My employee's harddrive was maxxed out - Seagate is the only authorized external HD at my company and the 5TB is perfect for the expansion, that is required for my coder."
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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.See all External Hard DrivesSamsung - T7 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Metallic Red
Model: MU-PC2T0R/AMSKU: 6408300Top comment"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.Top comment"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.See all External SSDsSamsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue
Model: MU-PE2T0R/AMSKU: 6501719Top comment"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.Top comment"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.See all External SSDsSamsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Beige
Model: MU-PE1T0K/AMSKU: 6505713Top comment"Incredibly fast plugged into my m1 Mac mini’s thunderbolt port. It looks sleek and I enjoy the non slip cover. "
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Samsung T7 Shield 1TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Beige.Top comment"Incredibly fast plugged into my m1 Mac mini’s thunderbolt port. It looks sleek and I enjoy the non slip cover. "
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Samsung T7 Shield 1TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Beige.See all External SSDs