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Time Machine Backup External Drives

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.  

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  1. WD - My Passport for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Blue

    SKU: JXTHCJFH4C

    Product Description

    A blue portable external hard drive for Mac with 2TB storage, USB 3.0 connectivity, and password protection.
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    Your price for this item is $99.99

  2. WD - My Passport Ultra for Mac 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver

    SKU: JXTHCJFGQW

    Product Description

    A sleek silver portable hard drive offering 2TB storage, fast USB 3.0 connectivity, and built-in encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $104.99

  3. WD - My Passport Ultra for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver

    SKU: JXTHCJFGQS

    Product Description

    A sleek silver portable hard drive offering 4TB storage, USB 3.0 connectivity, and built-in data encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $154.99

  4. WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCJV95C

    great Mac time machine backup!...works great as a Time Machine backup for my Mac mini!...Great for backups!...Slow and basic backup. Used as Apple MacBook Time Machine.

    Product Description

    A high-capacity black external hard drive with USB 3.0 connectivity and automatic backup for reliable storage.
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    Your price for this item is $224.99

  5. WD - Easystore 6TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCC74PF

    Great for backup and transferring data....Works great. Was able to backup mycloud with ease. No issues so far....I always buy these drives or Sandisk drives as backups on big shoots. We get a few and...

    Product Description

    A portable black external hard drive offering 6TB storage, fast USB 3.2 connectivity, and backup software.
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    Your price for this item is $159.99
    Save $15
    The previous price was $174.99

  6. LaCie - Rugged Mini SSD 1TB Solid State Drive - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, speeds up to 2000MB/s (STMF1000400) - Silver and Orange

    SKU: J37C5H56TQ

    Amazing how small this is, and clearly sturdy. Very fast backup drive for Macbook Air. LaCie is always quality....This worked like a charm for backing up my macbook with apple time machine.

    Product Description

    A rugged silver and orange external SSD offering fast 2000MB/s speeds, water and dust resistance, and broad compatibility.
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    Your price for this item is $179.99
    Save $35
    The previous price was $214.99

  7. Seagate - Expansion 20TB External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black

    SKU: J37C5H5XXK

    Product Description

    A high-capacity black external USB 3.0 hard drive with easy setup and included data recovery services.
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    Your price for this item is $439.99

  8. Seagate - Expansion Desktop 8TB HDD - Black

    SKU: J37C5H4GJG

    (Mac user) Time Machine and Storage 8TB...Important part is making sure the time machine half is formatted “Mac OS Extended” and the storage part is using “APFS”. ...Great hard drive for Time Machine....This...

    Product Description

    A high-capacity black external USB 3.0 hard drive with easy setup and Rescue Data Recovery Services.
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    Your price for this item is $219.99

  9. Seagate - One Touch with Password 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black

    SKU: J37C5H4W88

    Product Description

    A portable black hard drive offering 2TB storage, USB 3.0 connectivity, and password-protected encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $89.99
    Save $20
    The previous price was $109.99

  10. G-DRIVE - ArmorATD 2TB External USB-C Portable Hard Drive - Space Gray

    SKU: JXTHCC7K35

    Product Description

    A rugged, space gray portable hard drive with USB-C connectivity, anodized aluminum enclosure, and IP54 resistance.
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    Your price for this item is $128.99
    Save $1
    The previous price was $129.99
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