time machine backup external drives
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Time Machine is a great feature that automatically backs up your Mac's hard drive at set intervals. It's an excellent way to make sure you don't lose any data and to have back up data if you're ever forced to do a clean install. If you have an external hard drive connected to your Mac via USB, Time Machine will also back up any changes you make to files on that drive. Browse the top-ranked list of Time Machine backup external drives below along with associated reviews and opinions.
WD - My Cloud Expert EX2 Ultra 2-Bay 12TB External Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Charcoal
Model: WDBVBZ0120JCH-NESNSKU: 5061405Top comment"Using as a replacement for my 10 year old Time Capsule to back up two Macs. Easy setup. Easy monitoring. ...I use it as a mirror/raid backup HD, which means it copies exactly the same data in both discs. ...It's a nice but slow backup raid hard Drive...Replacement for Discontinued Time Capsule"
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Store and protect media with this My Cloud EX2 Ultra hard drive. This 12TB device lets you lets you access content remotely and use simple file-sharing options via the My Cloud smartphone app. By using this My Cloud EX2 Ultra hard drive's protection features, including 256-AES encryption and SmartWare Pro backup software, you control what you share.Top comment"Using as a replacement for my 10 year old Time Capsule to back up two Macs. Easy setup. Easy monitoring. ...I use it as a mirror/raid backup HD, which means it copies exactly the same data in both discs. ...It's a nice but slow backup raid hard Drive...Replacement for Discontinued Time Capsule"
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Store and protect media with this My Cloud EX2 Ultra hard drive. This 12TB device lets you lets you access content remotely and use simple file-sharing options via the My Cloud smartphone app. By using this My Cloud EX2 Ultra hard drive's protection features, including 256-AES encryption and SmartWare Pro backup software, you control what you share.See all Network Attached Storage (NAS)
WD - My Cloud Expert EX2 Ultra 2-Bay 8TB External Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Charcoal
Model: WDBVBZ0080JCH-NESNSKU: 5061403Top comment"Backing up 2 Macs nicely via Time Machine & LAN...Our new MyCloud EX2 Ultra backs up 2 Apple computers via Time Machine & LAN, 1 a recent iMac, the other a late 2013 MacBook Pro. ...Simple to use works good for my home office.Fast time machine backups."
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Keep valuable data safe with this My Cloud EX2 Ultra external hard drive. Custom backup options through WD SmartWare Pro, 256 AES volume encryption, and multiple RAID options provide enhanced performance and protection. This 8TB My Cloud EX2 Ultra provides high transfer speeds, and its Plex Media Server keeps your data ready at all times.Top comment"Backing up 2 Macs nicely via Time Machine & LAN...Our new MyCloud EX2 Ultra backs up 2 Apple computers via Time Machine & LAN, 1 a recent iMac, the other a late 2013 MacBook Pro. ...Simple to use works good for my home office.Fast time machine backups."
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Keep valuable data safe with this My Cloud EX2 Ultra external hard drive. Custom backup options through WD SmartWare Pro, 256 AES volume encryption, and multiple RAID options provide enhanced performance and protection. This 8TB My Cloud EX2 Ultra provides high transfer speeds, and its Plex Media Server keeps your data ready at all times.See all Network Attached Storage (NAS)
WD - My Passport Ultra for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver
Model: WDBKYJ0020BSL-WESNSKU: 6290662Top comment"Mac backup drive...I love this portable drive. Looks really sleek and nice. Backs up my Mac using time machine. ...Works seemlessly with Time Machine Apple."
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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.Top comment"Mac backup drive...I love this portable drive. Looks really sleek and nice. Backs up my Mac using time machine. ...Works seemlessly with Time Machine Apple."
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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.See all External Hard Drives
WD - My Passport for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue
Model: WDBA2F0040BBL-WESNSKU: 6356883Top comment"Storage for Macintosh...Small and perfect for time machine backup...Easy link up to Mac...Linked up well to my Macbook Pro and 'Time Machine'"
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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.Top comment"Storage for Macintosh...Small and perfect for time machine backup...Easy link up to Mac...Linked up well to my Macbook Pro and 'Time Machine'"
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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.See all Mac External Hard Drives and SSDs
WD - My Cloud Expert EX2 Ultra 2-Bay 4TB External Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Charcoal
Model: WDBVBZ0040JCH-NESNSKU: 5061400Top comment"Easy to set for Mac backup...I mostly wanted a local back up for my Mac. It promptly connected and began the process with minimal input once I identified the MyCloud as my preferred backup device. ...Great For Mac...Works reliably and seamlessly with Time Machine back up."
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Keep important media safe with the My Cloud EX2 Ultra hard drive. This high-performance, network-attached storage device stores files and lets you access them securely from smartphones, tablets or computers enabled with the My Cloud app. This 4TB My Cloud EX2 Ultra hard drive features SmartWare Pro software that automatically backs up your content.Top comment"Easy to set for Mac backup...I mostly wanted a local back up for my Mac. It promptly connected and began the process with minimal input once I identified the MyCloud as my preferred backup device. ...Great For Mac...Works reliably and seamlessly with Time Machine back up."
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Keep important media safe with the My Cloud EX2 Ultra hard drive. This high-performance, network-attached storage device stores files and lets you access them securely from smartphones, tablets or computers enabled with the My Cloud app. This 4TB My Cloud EX2 Ultra hard drive features SmartWare Pro software that automatically backs up your content.See all Network Attached Storage (NAS)
WD - My Passport Ultra for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver
Model: WDBPMV0040BSL-WESNSKU: 6290666Top comment"Purchased for Time Machine Backups...I bought this for my wife to received the backups from her Mac Book. Works Great getting power directly from the Mac Book so no external power source needed....Great for time machine backups on Mac...Works great for time machine backups, paired with a 2022 Mac Air it’s simple set up and quick transfer speeds"
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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.Top comment"Purchased for Time Machine Backups...I bought this for my wife to received the backups from her Mac Book. Works Great getting power directly from the Mac Book so no external power source needed....Great for time machine backups on Mac...Works great for time machine backups, paired with a 2022 Mac Air it’s simple set up and quick transfer speeds"
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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.See all External Hard Drives
WD - My Passport Ultra 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver
Model: WDBC3C0020BSL-WESNSKU: 6290664Top comment"Great Apple Time Machine Backup Drive...Great option as a Apple Time Machine backup drive. I had to reformat the drive to match APFS file system; however, the drive has been in continuous use for a few months now and has performed as expected. ...Using this as a time machine for MAC...There is a software included jn the SSD and I just installed it and set up was so easy. Now i got my Mac backup in case of any issues."
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Move essential data across devices efficiently with this Western Digital My Passport Ultra External Portable Hard Drive. The drive uses USB 3.0 technology for quick read and write speeds, and the USB-C connector offers effortless plug-in options while boosting transfer rates. Abundant storage space for all types of media and applications. The backup software lets you automatically save works in progress at your preferred intervals. Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption for added security.Top comment"Great Apple Time Machine Backup Drive...Great option as a Apple Time Machine backup drive. I had to reformat the drive to match APFS file system; however, the drive has been in continuous use for a few months now and has performed as expected. ...Using this as a time machine for MAC...There is a software included jn the SSD and I just installed it and set up was so easy. Now i got my Mac backup in case of any issues."
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Move essential data across devices efficiently with this Western Digital My Passport Ultra External Portable Hard Drive. The drive uses USB 3.0 technology for quick read and write speeds, and the USB-C connector offers effortless plug-in options while boosting transfer rates. Abundant storage space for all types of media and applications. The backup software lets you automatically save works in progress at your preferred intervals. Password protection and 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption for added security.See all External Hard Drives
Samsung - T7 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Titan Gray
Model: MU-PC2T0T/AMSKU: 6408301Top comment"great 2TB SSD hard drive...great little HD that's easy to use. handles Time Machine backups for my Mac mini...Fast SSD drive...Works well on my m1 iMac as a Time Machine backup."
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Secure and protect your data with this gray Samsung T7 2TB portable SSD. Large files transfer rapidly with USB 3.2 Gen 2 technology, and the durable thermal construction defends against impact and overheating. This Samsung T7 2TB portable SSD includes software and two cable types to simplify firmware updates and file management across multiple select platforms.Top comment"great 2TB SSD hard drive...great little HD that's easy to use. handles Time Machine backups for my Mac mini...Fast SSD drive...Works well on my m1 iMac as a Time Machine backup."
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Secure and protect your data with this gray Samsung T7 2TB portable SSD. Large files transfer rapidly with USB 3.2 Gen 2 technology, and the durable thermal construction defends against impact and overheating. This Samsung T7 2TB portable SSD includes software and two cable types to simplify firmware updates and file management across multiple select platforms.See all External SSDs
WD - My Passport 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Model: WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESNSKU: 6380848Top comment"Backup Drive...Great little drive. Works great with time machine on Mac....Great for macbook...Amazing, fast, durable perfect for Apple Mac book pro extra storage"
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Store, share and transport files with the lightweight Western Digital My Passport Portable Hard Drive. The SuperSpeed USB port lets you transfer large files in seconds and 256-bit AES hardware encryption helps keep your files secure. The My Passport provides enough space to store thousands of files and documents. Auto backup capability allows you to select the time and frequency of file transfers.Top comment"Backup Drive...Great little drive. Works great with time machine on Mac....Great for macbook...Amazing, fast, durable perfect for Apple Mac book pro extra storage"
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Store, share and transport files with the lightweight Western Digital My Passport Portable Hard Drive. The SuperSpeed USB port lets you transfer large files in seconds and 256-bit AES hardware encryption helps keep your files secure. The My Passport provides enough space to store thousands of files and documents. Auto backup capability allows you to select the time and frequency of file transfers.See all External Hard Drives
SanDisk - Extreme Portable 2TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
Model: SDSSDE61-2T00-G25SKU: 6427551Top comment"Great external SSD for my Macbook Pro...But, changed it as I needed a standard external drive more than another Time Machine backup drive. ...Perfect for Apple’s Time Machine. Make sure to format to APFS."
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Keep records of memorable photos and videos with this SanDisk Extreme portable SSD. The 2TB storage capacity offers ample space for large files, while the read speeds of up to 1050MB/sec. offer speedy data access and transfer. This SanDisk Extreme portable SSD boasts USB Type-C and USB Type-A for quick setup and use with most devices and a pocket-size design for portability.Top comment"Great external SSD for my Macbook Pro...But, changed it as I needed a standard external drive more than another Time Machine backup drive. ...Perfect for Apple’s Time Machine. Make sure to format to APFS."
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Keep records of memorable photos and videos with this SanDisk Extreme portable SSD. The 2TB storage capacity offers ample space for large files, while the read speeds of up to 1050MB/sec. offer speedy data access and transfer. This SanDisk Extreme portable SSD boasts USB Type-C and USB Type-A for quick setup and use with most devices and a pocket-size design for portability.See all External SSDs
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