9 best mac external hard drives

• ✔ 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

External Hard Drive, Portable Hard Drive 1TB 2TB External HDD USB 3.0 for PC, Laptop and Mac



Compared with usual hard drives, this upgraded external hard drive ensures much higher speed of up to 100MB/S(Max Speed), yet with less consumption.



Advanced Type-C port supports blind insertion on both sides, ensuring less damage and longer service life.



Ultra compact and slim to lie in your palm and travel everywhere in your pocket.



Large capability allows you to share massive amounts of photos, videos, music and other data with ease.



Smartly designed with auto sleep function to prevent body heat and cut consumption.



Improved metal shell and matte surface to add a texture and offer comfy hand touch.



More safety and trustable improvements to secure your important data.



System Compatibility - Windows / Mac / Linux / Android OS.



Our attaches great importance to the quality of its products. For example, a special procedure was developed specifically for the external hard drives, with which they are checked for 100 percent functionality. Only if the devices meet the high requirements will they be released by quality management

• This external hard drive is ready to go without software to install, just plug it in and go.
• Portable hard drive external hdd, Microsoft Windows 10/ Windows 8.1/ Windows 8/ Windows 7/ Apple MAC/Android and more!
• Ultra-fast Data Transfers - Works with USB3.0 and USB2.0 to deliver, up to 5Gbps transfer speed, which is about 5 times as fast as USB 2.0.
• Ultra slim external hard drive protected by sturdy and durable case, which is lightweight and handy, comfortably fits your palm or slip into pocket.
• 【What You Get】 1 x Portable Hard Drive,1 x USB3.1 Cable, 3 Years Warranty.

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

Plug and Play 

Without software to install, just plug it in and go, 

the external hard drive is ready to use immediately.

  Simply attach the USB cable to your computer and you're ready to start sending files. 



USB3.1 Fast Data Transfer Speed 

Allows you to connect to any USB port in your console. USB 3.1 supports super fast speed which is necessary to ensure games and apps load quickly.



Huge Capacity and Lightweight

External Hard Drive: 1TB-2TB Capacity, Ultra Slim, metal case, waterproof, drop resistant, scratch resistant.



What You Get 

1 x External Hard Drive; 1 x USB3.1 Cable; 

2 Years Manufacturer Warranty and Friendly Customer Service. 



Dimensions:10 x 3.2 x 0.9 cm/3.9x1.26x0.35 in

Item Weight: 37g

• ✔SLIM AND PORTABLE：Merely 37g weight.The external hard drive slides into pockets and follow you everywhere. Also with aluminum alloy shell and matte surface to add fashion touch.
• ✔PLUG AND PLAY：No need software, Just plug and play with USB data cable and enjoy the happy time. (The package contains Type C to A USB data cable). So it’s convenient to put it in your bag and take it to anywhere.
• ✔POWERFUL COMPATIBILITY：Suitable for (Windows) 10/RT8.1/RT/8.1/8/7 (Mac OS X) 10.11/10.10/10.9 or higher systems. External hard drive can be used for Windows, PC, Mac, Desktop, Laptop, MacBook, Chromebook, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and more models.
• ✔USB3.1 /TYPE C ULTRA FAST SPEED: Equipped with advanced Type C/USB3.1 fast transfer technology, you can Never Worry About Plugging In Upside Down. The external hard drive give you stable and fast data transfer experience.
• ✔WHAT YOU GET - 1 x External Hard Drive,1 x USB 3.1 Cable.

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.

Product description

Easily store and access 2TB of content on the go with the Seagate Portable Drive, a great laptop hard drive. Designed to work with Windows or Mac computers, this compact external hard drive makes backup a snap. Just drag and drop To get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition—no software required—and enjoy plug and play simplicity with the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable.

• Easily store and access 2TB to content on the go with the Seagate Portable Drive, a USB external hard drive
• Designed to work with Windows or Mac computers, this external hard drive makes backup a snap just drag and drop
• To get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition no software required
• This USB drive provides plug and play simplicity with the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included one-year limited warranty and 1 year rescue data recovery services

Product features

Always Spacious. Always Easy.

Back up yesterday’s memories and today’s documents, even on the go. Seagate Portable makes it possible thanks to the plug-and-play simplicity of USB 3.0 and drag-and-drop functionality.

What's Included

Seagate Portable, 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable, Quick start guide

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.

Product description

The WD Black P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. It's a top-tier external HDD in available in capacities up to 5TB, built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD Black P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.

• Up to 5TB that can hold up to 125 games, so that you can save old favorites and still have room for new titles. Number of games based on a 36GB average per game. The number of games will vary based on file size, formatting, other programs, and factors.
• Portable and durable form factor that provides fast access to your gaming library, anywhere you go.
• High-performance HDD to optimize your console or PC gaming experience and drive your game.
• Purpose-built for gamers based on WD Black quality and reliability so you can play without limits.

User questions & answers

Question:	Where is this made? no more ccp stuff for this household
Answer:	Really? Where have you been for the last 50 years? Damn near EVERY major American company manufacturers in China or uses parts made in China. Those Ford luxury cars (and most other luxury American car brands) that people are so envious of? MADE OVERSEAS. Most other American cars? Assembled out of parts manufactured in CHINA. xboxes, playstations, computers, iphones, android phones, board games, dice, radios, speaker systems, video cards, ram cards, motherboards, remote controls, our tvs, our batteries and power cords, our baking pans and plates bowls cups, 90% or our childrens toys, printers, cameras, modems, air conditioners, our food seasonings and herbs, the list is endless, ALL MADE IN CHINA OR ASSEMBLED IN CHINA OR ASSEMBLED IN THE USA WITH CHINESE PRODUCTS AND PARTS. Our major brand (SUNBEAM, HAMILTON BEACH, STANLEY, BLACK AND DECKER, FABERWARE, SONY, PIONEER, TECHNICS, KENMORE, RAY BAN, HUSH PUPPIES, ARROW CLOTHING, WOOLRICH, GILETTE, HUFFY, FISHER PRICE, CONVERSE, NIKE, LEVI, SCHWINN, RADIO FLYER, SAMSONITE, BRACHS, FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, DELL, HP, CRAFTSMAN, COLEMAN, FORD, CHEVROLET, AMERICAN GIRL, GERBER, UNDER ARMOUR, AND EVEN ALL OF THE TRUMP MAGA GEAR EXCEPT THE HATS AND LITERALLY 95% OF THE REST that if i were to type them all this would be 800 times longer than it already is). Name brand Toothpaste, soaps and shampoos, cleaning chemicals and supplies, Toasters, toaster ovens, microwaves, grills, griddles, vacuum cleaners, brooms, mops, towels, garbage bags, dvds, blu rays, dvd players, equalizers, amps, recievers, food storage containers, glassware, mixers, every other appliance in our homes? MADE IN CHINA. Why? Because our "capitalism" has been perverted to the point where it no longer has anything to do with Patriotism, America, or supporting American workers with living wages. Its about nothing but greed and filling the pockets of the most wealthy even fuller than they already are. The few brands that ARE all American cost so much that most of us couldnt even afford to buy them anyway. Like Kitchen Aid with even simple hand mixers costing up to 7 times more than other leading brands at 70-160 bucks instead of 20 Or 3-500 dollars for a table top mixer instead of 100.
Question:	Can I use this hard drive for backing up my PC for pictures, movies, excel, word files
Answer:	yes, it works just like a normal external harddrive, just more reliable and has a quicker read /write speed
Question:	Does it come with the necessary usb cable? lots of marketing blah-blah-blah but little useful information
Answer:	It should come with a 2-3 foot long cable 3.0 cable (B-type to A-type). I have yet to buy an external USB HDD or HDD enclosure without some kind of USB cable.
Question:	The press release for the P10 states it is USB 3.1 Gen 1 capable but it doesn’t advertise it in the current listing. Can anyone confirm this
Answer:	The USB Forum is confusing as hell. Are you ready? Okay: USB 3.0 is SuperSpeed, which would make it too easy to determine which USB is which, so of course they don't use that name. So it's called 3.0, except now it's not. 3.0 and 3.1 gen 1 are the same thing, same speed and all (5gbps). Then you have USB 3.1 gen 2. It's a genuine upgrade over gen 1 speed, but PSYCH! Name swap again! Now 3.1 is 3.2 gen 1, and 3.2 gen 2, and now there is a new one called 3.2 gen 2 by 2! It's maddening! Anyway, in summary, yes this drive is USB 3.0, or 3.1 gen 1, or 3.2 gen 1, whichever you wanna call it.

Product features

Compact SSD, shaped by performance

The WD_Black P50 Game Drive SSD has a portable form factor that can withstand battlefields due to its durable and shock-resistant design.

Massive storage with active cooling

With the WD_Black D10 Game Drive added storage, there's no need to waste time clearing room on your console or PC for new games—now you can keep your old favorites intact as you grow your library.

Level Up to NVMe SSD Performance

The WD_Black SN750 NVMe SSD delivers top-tier performance for gaming and hardware enthusiasts who are looking to build or upgrade their PC.

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.