10 best external hard drive for i mac

Product description

The My Passport Ultra is trusted, portable storage in a design that brilliantly pairs metal and matte finishes to create a sophisticated style. It has plenty of space to store all the content you love. Social media and cloud storage import, WD Backup software and password protection help keep all your memories safe and secure. Easy to use, just plug it in to start saving and backing up.

• 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

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.

Product description

Every journey needs a passport. The My Passport for Mac drive is trusted, portable storage that perfectly complements your on-the-go lifestyle. Compatible with USB-C and USB-A, the My Passport for Mac drive comes equipped to connect with today's latest technology. With a new, stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand, there's space to store, organize, and share all the photos, videos, music and documents that fill your life. Perfectly paired with Apple's time Machine backup software and password protection, the My Passport for Mac drive helps keep your files safe and your life Driving forward. Compatibility macOS 10.13+ , May require reformatting for other operating systems and Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.

• Designed for Mac and Time Machine ready
• USB-C and USB-A compatible
• Password protection + 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• WD Discovery software for WD Backup, password protection and drive management
• SuperSpeed USB port; USB 2.0 compatible

Product features

Genius Compatible

My Passport for Mac portable storage works straight out of the box with Mac devices which makes it easy to keep you moving on your journey. Simply drag and drop files to and from, or setup a backup routine with Apple’s Time Machine software to help protect the contents of your digital life.

Plays Nicely

The My Passport for Mac drive includes USB-C and USB-A cables, so you can save tomorrow's content with the Mac computers of both today and yesterday.

Product description

WD 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 10TB capacity plus WD quality and reliability.

• Fast data transfers
• High Capacity add on storage
• Plug and Play Ready for Windows PCs
• WD 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:	Looking at Western Digital's Warranty information page I see this: ----- Elements - THIS MODEL - (Product Designator WDBWLG ) 1 year in the USA, Canada & Latin America 2 year in Europe, Middle East & Africa 3 year in Asia Pacific & India ------ My Book FIRST I FOUND LISTED Product Code WDBBGB NO warranty info for US, Canada & Latin America NO warranty info for Asia Pacific & India 3 Year for Europe, Middle East & Africa https://www.amazon.com/Book-Desktop-External-Drive-WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN/dp/B01LQQHLGC/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1547662493&sr=1-1&keywords=western+digital+my+book&refinements=p_n_feature_three_browse-bin%3A668383011%2Cp_n_feature_two_browse-bin%3A5446816011 ----- The only "My Book" for the USA, Canada & Latin America I see listed is: Product Code WDBFJK , and that has only a 2 year warranty and sells for a higher price. https://www.amazon.com/Book-Desktop-External-Drive-WDBFJK0080HBK-NESN/dp/B01B6BN0Q2/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1547665593&sr=1-6&keywords=western+digital+my+book+8TB&refinements=p_89%3AWestern+Digital There are other variations of the "My Book" series that have 3 year warranty in The USA, Canada & Latin America: My Book for Mac, My Book VelociRaptor Duo, My Book Thunderbolt Duo, My Book Mirror, My Book Pro, My Book Pro II, My Book World, My Book World II, My Book Studio, My Book Studio II, My Book Home, My Book Office, My Book Elite, My Book Studio, My Book Studio LX, My Book Live, My Book Duo, My Book Duo Pro Thos have Product Designators: WDBYCC, WDBUWZ, WDBUPB, WDBUSK, WDH2U, WDG1T, WDG2TP, WDG1NC, WDH1NC, WDG2NC, WDH2NC, WDH1Q, WDH2Q, WDH1CS, WDH1B, WDBAAH, WDBAAJ, WDBC3G, WDBACH, WDBACG, WDBCPZ, BDTB, WDBUTV, WDBFBE, WDBRMH, WDBDFM It seems that all should refer to WD website to match Product Designator with warranty for your locale: https://support.wdc.com/warranty/warrantypolicy.aspx#group1

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Featuring a plug-and-play USB-C port and transfer speeds up to 140MB/s** (1TB and 2TB), the G-DRIVE mobile USB-C drive offers portable storage in a stylish, aluminum design to complement your computer. And with up to 5TB* of storage, you're instantly ready to back up your favorite videos, photos, music and documents, wherever you go. | *As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. **Based on read speed. As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations. 1TB and 2TB up to 140MB/s, 4TB up to 135MB/s and 5TB up to 130MB/s.

• Stylish, aluminum design
• With capacities up to 5TB capacity of portable storage (total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.)
• Usb-c ready; USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3 compatible
• Mac ready; easily reformatted for Windows
• 3-Year Limited manufacturer's warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the lenght of both cables
Answer:	Yes, my Note had a hard plastic case annd it fit easily.
Question:	Is this compatible with a 2010 iMac
Answer:	You would have to have registered your product with Zagg through their website. You need to make an account, log in, provide proof of purchase, then pick a replacement option, in your case. You'll be paying about $6 USD for shipping.
Question:	Does this come with a usb-c cable and a usb-c to usb-a cable as per the silver version from the seller? the space grey is sold out there. same item
Answer:	I'm not positive. But I'm pretty sure it's NOT polarized. I have polarized sunglasses and it is nothing like that.
Question:	Is the cable included
Answer:	This Camera Lens Protector is strong enough, once it is stick it won’t move.

Product features

A little partner for your big ideas

Featuring a plug-and-play USB-C port and transfer speeds up to 140MB/s* , the G-DRIVE mobile USB-C drive offers portable storage in a stylish, aluminum design to complement your computer. And with up to 2TB** of storage, you’re instantly ready to back up your favorite videos, photos, music and documents, wherever you go.

*Based on read speed. As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations.

**As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.

***Gold color only available in 2TB capacity.

USB-C Ready; USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3 Compatible

Includes both USB-C and USB-A cables for universal compatibility with USB-C and USB 3.0 computers.

Fast Transfer Rates

Transfer rates up to 140MB/s* and a USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface let you quickly back up and transfer videos, photos and documents.

Designed For Mac

Natively supports Time Machine and FileVault so you can easily back up and protect your content with password protection and encryption.

Product description

Store and access 1TB of photos and files on the go, with Seagate Backup Plus Slim. The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, this compact, portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3.0 cable. Giving files extra protection is practically effortless—simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a two-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan!

• Store and access 1TB of photos and files on the go, with Seagate Backup Plus Slim, an external hard drive for Mac and Windows
• This portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure, and is a stylish USB drive
• Simply plug this external hard drive for Mac and Windows into a computer via the included USB 3.0 cable to back up files with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Reformatting may be required for use with Time Machine.
• Edit, manage, and share photos with a one year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a two month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included two year limited warranty and 1 year Rescue Service

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A Little Fits a Lot

Small enough for a loaded laptop bag, spacious enough for loads of content—Backup Plus Slim is the perfect marriage of easy portability and truly useful file storage. Easily plug into Windows and Mac computers via USB 3.0 and enjoy helpful tools like customizable backup and folder mirroring.

What's Included

Seagate Backup Plus Slim drive | 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable | Quick start guide | Downloadable Seagate Toolkit backup software | One-year Mylio Create plan | Two-month membership Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan

Product description

Store and access 5TB of photos and files on the go with Seagate Backup Plus Portable The perfect complement to personal aesthetic it features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3 0 cable Great as a Mac external hard drive or Windows drive simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily weekly or monthly backups Plus—edit manage and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a two-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan! High Capacity Stellar Style - Refined and understated. Cozy and textured. Backup Plus comes in an array of styles made to compliment your signature look. And whether you’re storing yearly tax documents or ever-growing collections of high-res photos, capacity won’t be an issue.

• Store and access 5TB of photos and files with Seagate Backup Plus Portable, an on the go USB drive for Mac and Windows
• The perfect complement to personal aesthetic, this portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure
• Great as a laptop hard drive or PC hard drive, simply plug in via USB 3.0 to back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups; Reformatting may be required for use with time machine
• Edit, manage, and share photos with a 1 year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a 2 month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty and two-year Rescue Data Recovery Services

User questions & answers

Question:	I want to take the pictures off my older laptops and view them on my imac.. That possible
Answer:	Yes, I bought 2 Seagates and one has all my pictures on it
Question:	Will this work with mac time machine? also how do i back up programs
Answer:	Yes, it will become your time machine. Just go to the time machine icon and it will ask “do you want to add Seagate”
Question:	Does it work with Mac time machine
Answer:	This product is not good. I purchase one in October 2020. I finished my transfer and now it will not work at all. I lost all of my backup.
Question:	Does this work with Mac Time Machine
Answer:	Yes it does. Just format the drive first to a Mac OS Journaled format. Then launch Time Machine and let it know you’ll use this drive for backups.

Product features

Have Space to Grow

Offering up to 5TB of expansive capacity and an array of color choices, Backup Plus Portable complements daily life by making room for digital life. Topping it off—seamless Windows and Mac compatibility, customizable backup, and folder mirroring.

What's Included

Seagate Backup Plus Portable drive | 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable | Quick start guide | Downloadable Seagate Toolkit backup software | One-year Mylio Create plan | Two-month membership Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan

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

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.

• Travel with a massive capacity of up to 1TB in an ultra compact portable external hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini
• 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 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 the included two year limited warranty

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

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 .

• Enjoy 5TB of enormous 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 .

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:	If you are only using this for a windows PC i would recommend reformatting to ntsf. If you want the drive readable by a PC and mac try ExFat fomat. I use mine on a mac and i fomatted it to mac OS journalled. I would not recommend fat32 format under any circumstances. For a nice review check out the link below, good luck... https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/computers/buying-guide/choosing-the-right-format-for-your-external-hard-drive
Question:	Can this be formatted for Mac and Windows at the same time
Answer:	You can format it in ExFAT then it will work for both Max and Windows platforms. The downside is some of the old OS won't work for ExFAT format.
Question:	Does anyone use this external HD for automatic daily/weekly backups, or does it work only with manual transfers
Answer:	I use this on a Mac with Time Machine backup and it works great. Very fast data transfer with USB, runs very quietly. The silver color also matches the apple imac.
Question:	What is this hardrive's speed for Thunderbolt
Answer:	I can't find the transfer speed listed anywhere, even in LaCie spec sheet - https://www.lacie.com/www-content/datasheets/pdfs/lacie-mobile-drive-DS1997-2-1812US-en_US.pdf Based on previous experience with LaCie portable HDD units, I would guess 130-140MB/s range. This is a 2.5" HDD and whether connecting to a USB-C, USB 3.0, or Thunderbolt 3 port, speeds will be the SAME. This is not an actual Thunderbolt 3 port on the drive, it is USB-C which is "compatible" with Thunderbolt 3. And also, for a basic drive like this, the hard drive itself is the limiting speed factor. Connecting to Thunderbolt will not increase performance, basic physics. The drive can only deliver so much data per second, period. If speed is a big concern, then you need to look at an SSD portabl drive with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3, then you will see massive speed improvements. SSD will cost a lot more of course.

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

G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt 3 – An ultra-reliable, high performance storage solution featuring Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 Gen 1 interfaces in an all-aluminum enclosure. The G-DRIVE desktop device is perfect for storage-intensive applications like audio/video editing or digital photography. With a high-capacity, enterprise-class Ultrastar hard drive inside, the G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt 3 device is plug and play on Mac, and easily reformatted for Windows.

• Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and a single USB-C port with support for USB 3.1 Gen 1
• Daisy chaining for up to 5 additional devices
• High-speed data transfers
• Solid, all-aluminum case makes for durability and stylish looks
• 5-year limited manufacturer's warranty

Product features

Ultra-fast, High-performance Storage

The G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt 3 desktop storage solution is perfect for storage-intensive applications like audio/video editing or digital photography. With a high-capacity, Enterprise-class 7200RPM hard drive, the G-DRIVE device is plug and play on Mac and easily reformatted for Windows with included software.

Solid, all-aluminum enclosure

With the solid and stylish all-aluminum enclosure, G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt 3 not only performs at high levels, it looks good doing it too.

Fast, Enterprise-class 7200RPM hard drive

For all your heavy workloads and mission-critical data, you can depend on the power and long-lasting reliability of the Enterprise-class 7200RPM hard drive inside.

Perfect for Mac and Windows

Ready to go for Mac computers and Apple Time Machine backup right out of the box. Easily reformat for Windows with included software.