7 best mac hard drives

Product description

Travel with a capacity of 2TB 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 for long term peace of mind.

• Travel with a massive capacity of up to 5TB in an ultra compact portable external hard Drive
• For those who have a need for Speed, seamlessly connect to USB 3. 0 computers and transfer content Fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s
• Trek confidently with an external Hard Drive that offers all terrain durability of drop, crush, and water resistance
• Take advantage of a complimentary 1 month membership to the Adobe creative cloud all apps plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 2 year limited

Product features

The Smallest Rugged Around

With capacities of up to 5TB, the LaCie Rugged Mini is a small but mighty USB 3.0 portable hard drive. Perfect for busy creatives, it offers premium protection for photos, footage, and more while delivering Mac and Windows compatibility, fast speeds, and customizable backup.

What's Included

LaCie Rugged Mini hard drive, USB 3.0 cable (2.0 compatible), Quick Install Guide

Product description

G-DRIVE USB delivers high performance storage in a compact, yet stylish package. Encased in an all-aluminum enclosure, an enterprise-class Ultrastar drive inside, and featuring a fast USB 3.0 interface, G-DRIVE USB is perfect for storage-intensive multimedia files to meet the needs of the creative professionas. G-DRIVE USB is Mac OS-compatible, Time Machine-ready and available in up to 18TB capacity.

• High speed USB 3.0 for universal, high-speed data transfer
• Solid, stylish all-aluminum case for durability
• With capacities up to 18TB for multimedia intensive files (Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.)
• Time Machine-ready for easy file back-up
• Plug-and-play on Mac; easily reformatted on Windows
• 3-year limited manufacturer's warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Mine makes popping noise while the drive is writing. Is this normal, or should I return it
Answer:	Inside this housing is a 2.5" laptop-style HDD, with a transfer rate of 135MB/s. Also, the interface is actually USB-C, which is "Thunderbolt 3-compatible" but is not Thunderbolt 3. What this means is that USB-C drives can be connected to Thunderbolt 3 ports and they work (as part of the TB3 spec). All of that said, the drive itself is the limiting factor in the transfer rate. Many manufactures like to put out the "5GB Transfer" funny business in their specs, but they are really only referring to what the port or cable is "capable" of, however the actual hard drive determines how fast it can read and write regardless of connection used. In fact, you will get the same performance out of this particular drive whether connecting to a USB 3.0, USB-C, or Thunderbolt 3 port as all are more than capable of handling the 135MB/s that the drive can put out.
Question:	I have two and they run extremely hot. Anyone have any advice for fans or stands that can separate the two to help keep them cooler
Answer:	Never owned a game console but I don’t see why not if it has a USB port-however I found this on the net -Very Important Note It’s very important to note that PS4 only accepts 250gb of usable storage space, not the actual storage capacity. That means if your drive comes with an exact 250gb storage capacity, PS4 system will REJECT it. Why? Data storage manufacturers market drives in terms of decimal (base 10) capacity. In decimal notation, one megabyte (MB) is equal to 1,000,000 bytes, one gigabyte (GB) is equal to 1,000,000,000 bytes, and one terabyte (TB) is equal to 1,000,000,000,000 bytes. PS4 system use the binary (base 2) numbering system. In the binary numbering system, one megabyte is equal to 1,048,576 bytes, one gigabyte is equal to 1,073,741,824 bytes, and one terabyte is equal to 1,099,511,627,776 bytes. Accordingly, the 256gb of USB flash drive is actually 256,000mb, which is calculated by PS4 system as an exact 250gb. But this isn’t the end of story. The drive needs to reserve a few gigabytes for the file system (around 2.5gb). Therefore, the usable storage space on the 256gb flash drive is almost 247.5gb, which is NOT acceptable by PS4 system. That’s why if you’re going to buy a flash drive for the extended storage purpose on PS4, the minimum storage capacity has to be 512gb not less.
Question:	does it work with time machine
Answer:	You can format either as NTFS or FAT32. It’s not preformatted
Question:	does this drive have a fan? and are its cooling capabilities less than the g-technology drives that are elevated by a frame / heat sink on underbody
Answer:	When people report heat issues it is because the product has a metal case that more rapidly conducts the heat to their fingers. This and similar hollow plastic encased drives could operate hotter as a result but still feel cooler to the touch. I am suggesting that your question cannot be answered without destructive testing.

Product description

Perfect for on-the-go, high-speed file transfers, LaCie Mobile Drive is an elegant yet powerful portable external hard drive for Mac Pro, iMac Pro, Mac laptops, and PCs. Its lightweight, all-aluminum, moon silver design perfectly complements Macbooks. Seamlessly connect to Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and USB 3.0 computers—and sync file across devices for superior organization. Plus—enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty.

• Enjoy 2TB of capacity for photos, playlists, docs, and more
• Use seamlessly with Mac, Windows, USB-C, and USB 3.0
• Back up files with a single click or schedule automatic backups
• Turn footage into flawless productions with one free month of Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty.

User questions & answers

Question:	I received the hard drive today. couldn't use for a system backup because it was not ntsf. should i reformat the disk to ntsf
Answer:	40 mg per 1 tablespoon serving size. As a long-time peanut butter lover, I can honestly say that this is the BEST I have eaten, ever!
Question:	Can this be formatted for Mac and Windows at the same time
Answer:	For short period of time you do not need to refrigerate. However, during summer months or a long length of days it will be better to keep in the refrigerator. After refrigeration put it out in room temperature for a 5 minutes or so before using.
Question:	Does anyone use this external HD for automatic daily/weekly backups, or does it work only with manual transfers
Answer:	You can find nutritional info on Pic's website: https://www.picspeanutbutter.com/us/pics-peanut-butter-products/peanut-butter
Question:	What is this hardrive's speed for Thunderbolt
Answer:	No, they are made in Vietnam.

Product features

Sleek Design. Lavish Space.

LaCie Mobile Drive articulates the beauty and importance of premium space. With up to 5TB of capacity, there’s room for photos, playlists, docs, and more. And with Mac, Windows, USB-C, and USB 3.0 compatibility, access is easy. One-click or automatic backup makes file storage smooth.

What's Included

LaCie Mobile Drive | USB-C cable | USB 3.0 cable | Quick start guide | LaCie Toolkit: backup and mirroring software

Product description

LaCie Rugged USB C is a powerful, trusted external hard drive for Mac and Windows computers. Quickly and easily connect to the latest laptops and PCs using Rugged’s reversible USB C cable—or the included USB 3.0 adapter for legacy USB 3.0 devices. Enjoy a high speed USB C 5Gb/s interface and confidently tackle any terrain with drop, crush, and rain resistance. Plus—take advantage of a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps! It even includes two year limited warranty protection plan and Rescue Data Recovery services for long term peace of mind.

• Quickly and easily connect to the latest Windows and Mac computers with Rugged’s reversible USB-C cable, or legacy computers using the included USB 3.0 adapter
• Enjoy fast USB-C 5Gb/s file transfers, backups, and image browsing
• Confidently tackle any terrain with drop, crush, and rain resistance
• Take advantage of a complimentary one-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with an included two-year limited warranty protection plan and Rescue Data Recovery services

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this work with older macbook air models. i have an early 2014 mojave
Answer:	Mine did not I also couldn't get sound out of one side unless the cord was rotated in the exact right position I returned mine and went with turtle beach stelth 600 worth the price increase
Question:	Can I use a usbc to usb
Answer:	Our headsets are covered by a 2-year warranty.
Question:	can i have a new macbook pro. can i get either the thunderbolt usb-c or the usb-c
Answer:	No
Question:	How does usbc differ from the thunderbolt usb-c option? i see thunderbolt usbc is more expensive
Answer:	I have had no kink or curl in my cable. These are a great deal with good quality sound. I have used them for telehealth. I like that they have a usb adapter included

Product features

Rugged Mini

Since 2005, LaCie Rugged portable hard drives have thrived where only the toughest survive — the film sets, photo shoots, and music studios of the influential creative pros. Why? Because LaCie Rugged products are the industry’s trusted way to capture and transport data in the field.

Product description

Western Digital elements desktop storage with USB 3.0 offers reliable, high-capacity, add-on storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. The sleek design features up to 12TB capacity plus Western Digital quality and reliability. Operating temperature: 5 degree Celsius to 35 degree Celsius Non-operating temperature: -20 degree Celsius to 65 degree Celsius.

• Fast data transfers
• High-capacity add-on storage
• Plug-and-play ready for Windows PCs
• Western Digital quality inside and out
• 2-Year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this come with the power adapter
Answer:	Yes, 110-240v power supply
Question:	Is this compatabible with the ps
Answer:	PS4 maxes out at 8TB. Do not buy this 12TB thinking it will work...trust me I already checked.
Question:	Will this work with a system that only has USB2.0 ports
Answer:	Technically it won't be any faster than a USB2 drive since the limit will be the port on the PC. But it will work no worse and if you ever get a PC with USB3 ports it will work much better.
Question:	which one is better? elements 8tb or my book 8tb
Answer:	I bought a My Book 8TB several years ago, and I bought the Elements 8TB about a week ago. I love the Elements drive, in my experience it is much better than either the My Book or the Seagate 8TB which I also own. The Elements drive is nearly silent and I got a solid 100MBps sustained write speed, which none of the other drives match. The Seagate is very slow.

• ✔ Ultra Slim and Sturdy Metal Design: Merely 0.4 inch thick. All-Aluminum anti-scratch model delivers remarkable strength and durability, keeping this portable hard drive running cool and quiet
• ✔ A Reliable Game Drive: This PS4 external hard drive features fast and stable performance for PS4, PS4 Pro, and Xbox One, does not refuse or delete a game. Compatible with Microsoft Windows and Mac OS(10.6.5 and above) in the meantime
• ✔ Improve PC Performance: Powered by USB 3.0 technology, this USB hard drive is much faster than - but still compatible with - USB 2.0 backup drive, allowing for super fast transfer speed at up to 5 Gbit/s
• ✔ Plug and Play: This external drive is ready to use without external power supply or software installation needed. Ideal extra storage for your computer and game console
• ✔ What's Included: Portable external hard drive, 19-inch(48.26cm) USB 3.0 hard drive cable, user's manual, 3-Year manufacturer warranty with free technical support service

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this gove 1tb of extra storage on my xbox or only 330gb
Answer:	Yes
Question:	What is the read write speed?p
Answer:	The specs on this drive are Rapid PCIe Gen3x4 Interface : read/write up to 3500/3000MB/s NVMe 1.3-Support , so if your Motherboard supports PCIe Express 3x4 (PCI 3.0) which is what this drive supports, PCIe 4.0 which is only now being made available on the newest AMD chipset motherboards and specific SSD drives using the new interface will benefit from the new PCIe 4.0 speeds. Long answer short: this drive should be compatible with a PCIe 4.0 supported motherboard, but rated speeds are PCIe 3.0 for this drive.
Question:	Is this hard drive able to be used for storing basic files and documents or is it meant only for gaming data
Answer:	No. Apple began soldering SSDs to the logic board beginning in 2016. Although, it would work in either an external Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C enclosure. Cost will be relevant to the type of enclosure used regarding its throughput capability.
Question:	Does it come with the cable to hook to a computer
Answer:	I can confirm, have two working in RAID 0 as a boot drive with a fresh install of Windows 10. No issues, followed some YouTube videos for the recommended setting to get RAID working. Since I'm using a motherboard with Intel RST, a driver was needed to identify the drives during Windows install but I was aware of this ahead of the time and had the drivers pre-loaded on my USB install media. Seamless and getting every bit of promised performance on CrystalDisk.

Product features

Introducing Maxone Ultra Slim Portable Hard Drive

Powered by USB 3.0 technology, Maxone portable hard drives are much faster than USB 2.0, allowing for speedy transfer when organizing your files.

This portable hard drive by default is formatted as exFAT, which works well with Windows and Mac. Some of the old devices may need reformat.

No reformat required for Windows and Mac, just plug it in and play. Y cable will be needed for Wii U.

To maximize performance, please connect your hard drive to a USB 3.0 port, also compatible with USB 2.0.

Easy to Use

Maxone Ultra Slim external hard drive is ready to use without external power supply or software installation needed. Simply drag and drop files you want to save.

Improve PC Performance

Offering high storage capacity up to 2TB, this drive is made to free up more space and effectively improve the performance of your PC and laptop.

Ultra Compact and Light Weight

All-Aluminum anti-scratch model offers stronger exterior protection, delivering remarkable strength and durability. Yet this drive is also compact and light weight. Easy to carry around wherever you go.

Product description

Equipped with USB-C technology, the My Passport Ultra for Mac portable drive offers an easy way to expand your storage. Its modern metal design complements your Mac, and out of the box, It's formatted for macOS and time Machine compatibility.

• Usb-c ready, USB 3.0 compatible
• Innovative style with refined metal cover
• Password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• Formatted for Mac
• 3-Year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I boot from this drive on a mac? In other words, is it bootable
Answer:	Yes u should be able to it works with Xbox series x and Xbox one x I use it for both of the systems
Question:	What cable will I need to get to connect this to a usb3 port
Answer:	I don't see why not. I have a Samsung SSD strapped to the back of my lid. I formatted it for Windows but you can choose any format you'd like. If it was formatted the same as your onboard drive it would help.
Question:	is this drive's usb interface support usb
Answer:	Yes. 2.0 and 3.0.
Question:	How is it different from other WD drives sold for
Answer:	The warranty in the US is 1 year. I found the answer on Seagate's data sheet for this product from their website (which Google was kind enough to find for me, I couldn't find it digging on their website). It depends on your region. https://www.seagate.com/files/www-content/datasheets/pdfs/portable-drive-2-5-DS1985-1-1804US-en_US.pdf

Product features

USB-C ready, USB 3.0 compatible

Featuring the latest in USB-C technology, the My Passport Ultra for Mac portable drive delivers quick and easy storage for your Mac, while the included USB-3.0 adapter makes sure it’s compatible with older machines.

Innovative Style and Function

Fusing modern anodized metal and textures, the My Passport Ultra for Mac portable drive matches your personal style and the latest Mac computers.