Mac has many portable hard drives, but none that can take a beating like the LaCie Rugged. They have other models available with 1TB and 500GB at a lower cost. You can purchase this external SSD for Mac for the somewhat high price of $455. If you happen to be migrating data from an older hard drive, Samsung recommends using its official migration tool. Furthermore, you get iPhone and Android apps. There’s not much in the way of setting up, as you’re given the software to create your password and update it easily. You get both USB C-to-C and C-to-A cables to make it easy to switch between your devices. We tested several substantial transfers and the T7 was never hot to the touch, nor were speed drops an issue.Īlthough it’s primarily an external hard drive for Mac, it’s also compatible with PC, Android devices, and games consoles when formatted correctly. With such high performance, you’d think the drive would overheat, but its Dynamic Thermal Guard technology maintains an optimal temp. It also lets you set an access password using AES 256-bit encryption. It’s a nice upgrade from Samsung’s previous T5 model. It’s registered at 1,000MBps, while sequential reads are as fast as 1,050Mbps. It sports a simple USB 3.2 Gen 2 port for power and can transfer files at blistering speeds. With a size of just ‎3.35 x 2.24 x 0.31 inches and weighing in at just over 2 ounces, you can fit it in your pocket and forget about it.

In terms of design, it’s thin and minimalistic but perfect for mobility. Moreover, the shell comes in three stylish colors – indigo blue, titan grey, and metallic red. Thanks to its metal shock-resistant shell, it can be dropped from a height of two meters without any damage. They’re perfect for combining external and internal storage into long-term data preservation. These 2TB external hard drives for Mac are among the fastest and most secure on the market.

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