Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for time machine disk.
Time Machine is a utility that backs up the data on your Mac to a storage device or hard disk drive. The back up process is done automatically every hour, day and week. It's an excellent way to protect yourself against data loss and keep your files safe. Browse the top-ranked list of Time Machine disk drives below along with associated reviews and opinions.
SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 6TB External USB-C Hard Drive - Space Gray
Model: SDPH91G-006T-NBAADSKU: 6469295Top comment"Bought to back up my old Mac book pro & my new MacBook Pro. Haven’t used it yet with the old computer- have to set up an appointment with the geek squad to download the old computer. ...Great product for storing my Apple movies/tv series, easy setup, and looks good with Imac,"
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Backup up your photos or important documents with this SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE desktop hard drive. The sturdy all-aluminum enclosure withstands bumps for lasting durability, while the 6TB capacity provides plenty of storage room. This SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE desktop hard drive supports data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps for easy transfer of large files.Top comment"Bought to back up my old Mac book pro & my new MacBook Pro. Haven’t used it yet with the old computer- have to set up an appointment with the geek squad to download the old computer. ...Great product for storing my Apple movies/tv series, easy setup, and looks good with Imac,"
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Backup up your photos or important documents with this SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE desktop hard drive. The sturdy all-aluminum enclosure withstands bumps for lasting durability, while the 6TB capacity provides plenty of storage room. This SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE desktop hard drive supports data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gbps for easy transfer of large files.See all External Hard DrivesYour price for this item is $188.99The regular price is $209.99WD - My Passport Ultra for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver
Model: WDBKYJ0020BSL-WESNSKU: 6290662Top comment"Mac backup drive...Looks really sleek and nice. Backs up my Mac using time machine. Very convenient and reliable....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...Looks really sleek and nice. Backs up my Mac using time machine. Very convenient and reliable....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 DrivesYour price for this item is $79.99The previous price was $89.99WD - 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 DrivesYour price for this item is $109.99The previous price was $129.99WD - 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)Your price for this item is $369.99WD - 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 SSDsYour price for this item is $109.99The previous price was $129.99WD - 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)Your price for this item is $379.99The previous price was $449.99WD - My Passport for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue
Model: WDBA2D0020BBL-WESNSKU: 6356884Top comment"My Passport for Mac External Hard Drive...Love this backup for my Mac Book Pro. Works great with Apple Time Machine....Connected to a 2019 iMac for backup with Time Machine and storing larger documents. "
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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"My Passport for Mac External Hard Drive...Love this backup for my Mac Book Pro. Works great with Apple Time Machine....Connected to a 2019 iMac for backup with Time Machine and storing larger documents. "
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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 SSDsYour price for this item is $79.99The previous price was $89.99WD - 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 DrivesYour price for this item is $79.99The previous price was $89.99Samsung - T7 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Titan Gray
Model: MU-PC2T0T/AMSKU: 6408301Top comment"Works well on my m1 iMac as a Time Machine backup....Worked perfectly after formatting the unit to Apple APFS format."
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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"Works well on my m1 iMac as a Time Machine backup....Worked perfectly after formatting the unit to Apple APFS format."
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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 SSDsYour price for this item is $139.99The previous price was $179.99SanDisk - Extreme Portable 2TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black
Model: SDSSDE61-2T00-G25SKU: 6427551Top comment"Averages around 700 MBps write and 800 MBps read on a USB C (USB 3.2 Gen2) interface so reasonably close to the rated maximum speed. Connected to an Apple silicon MacBook Pro. Drive formatted with APFS (encrypted)....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"Averages around 700 MBps write and 800 MBps read on a USB C (USB 3.2 Gen2) interface so reasonably close to the rated maximum speed. Connected to an Apple silicon MacBook Pro. Drive formatted with APFS (encrypted)....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 SSDsYour price for this item is $142.99The previous price was $224.99