Download Tools, software, and documents for Samsung Portable SSDs. Brochure, Warranty, and User Manual for Samsung Portable SSD (external storage) T5 and T3. The SAMSUNG EVO 860 SSD is currently the most popular SSd on the market, and for good reason! In this video, i demonstrate how i fixed a 2011 Macbook pro. What is going on here Samsung? I need technical support to solve this with step by step instructions to resolve this matter. I want cause and corrective action as to why Samsung let this happen to T5 SSD Users it didnt work with the last update in mac os mojave and now it wont work with Catalina this is going on for over FOUR Months!
FAQs
Here you’ll find frequently asked questions and solutions for your computing life upgraded with Samsung V-NAND SSD.
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I cannot run the Samsung Portable SSD Software.
The Samsung Portable SSD Software can only run on the following OS versions or newer:
- Windows OS: Windows 7 or higher
- Mac OS: Mac OS 10.10 or higher
For more information, please contact the nearest Service Center, which can be found in the user manual and on Samsung.com minisite at (http://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/support/cs.html).When my Windows PC goes into the Power Saving Mode or is powered off, the T7 Touch's indicator turns on or remains off.
It is normal for an indicator to turn off when the host PC connected to enters the Power Saving Mode or is powered off. However, it may remain on depending on the USB charging settings of the BIOS in the PC.
Please refer to the indicator colors below:
- Connect power: LEDs all on
- Data Transfer: LEDs rotation
- Standby for security release (Fingerprint identification, Password): LEDs consecutive blinking
- Terminate connection: LEDs blinking once and lights offI cannot copy files from the Windows OS to the T7 Touch.
Occasionally, if the power supply is removed while in use or the cable is unsafely unplugged, copying files to the T7 Touch may be restricted by the Windows OS when you reconnect it. This is a restriction imposed on the exFAT file system by the Windows OS and not an issue with the product itself.
Please follow the troubleshooting steps below before attempting to copy files:
- In the Windows File Explorer window, select and right-click the T7 Touch Drive, open the Properties dialog box, and click the Tools tab. Under Error-checking, click “Check Now”.I cannot use my T7 Touch with some products that run on mac OS X and also use the SAT SMART Driver.
Such issue occurs when the Samsung Portable SSD Driver, instead of the SAT SMART Driver, is installed on the mac OS X. Installing the SAT SMART Driver, instead, should allow you to use your T7 Touch with such products. However, your use of the Password Protection feature of the SAMSUNG Portable SSD Software may be restricted.'No Samsung Portable SSD is connected.' message appears even though the Samsung Portable SSD software is installed on the Apple Mac system.
This symptom may occur when you install the Samsung Portable SSD software on the newly released (September, 2017) macOS High Sierra (10.13).
This is due to the new Apple OS's policy that requires the user’s approval when the user installs a third-party software that is not directly distributed by Apple.
Please follow the troubleshooting guideline below:
[Symptom]
In macOS High Sierra(10.13) environment, the 'System Extension Blocked' message appears when installing Samsung Portable SSD Software, and the 'No Samsung Portable SSD is connected' message appears when executing Samsung Portable SSD Software.
[Troubleshooting]
Open 'Security & Privacy' in the 'System Preferences' menu and click the 'Allow' button next to the message ”System software from developer 'Samsung Electronics' was blocked from loading”.
You can use the Samsung Portable SSD after you re-connect the Samsung Portable SSD to your Mac system and execute the Samsung Portable SSD Software.
If the symptom persists even after you follow the troubleshooting guideline, please contact the authorized Samsung service center near your location.Can I use the PSSD X5 product on all systems with USB-C (USB Type C) ports?
No, you cannot. You can only use the product on systems with Thunderbolt 3 USB- C ports with the lightning bolt symbol.
USB-C ports that do not have the Thunderbolt 3 functionality will not work with the product.
Please check if your system supports Thunderbolt 3.I cannot see the data that has been copied when I remove the device.
If you remove the device unsafely after a message is prompted that the data has been copied, the data may have failed to be copied due to the incomplete file system update. Please remove your device safely.When I leave the Power Saving Mode, some parts of the system do not perform properly.
If you leave the Power Saving Mode while the X5 product is still connected, you may experience a blue screen or a kernel panic depending on PC systems. Please remove the X5 product before entering the Power Saving Mode.My PC supports both Thunderbolt 1 and Thunderbolt 2 but does not recognize the X5.
X5 is only recognized on PCs that support Thunderbolt 3.My T7 Touch does not perform well in some Windows 10 OS versions.
There are some decline in the writing performance in some Windows 10 OS versions due to the Write Cache Disable policy. Please enable the Write Cache option in order to improve the Write function.The Samsung Portable SSD Software does not operate properly in Windows 7.
For Windows 7 users who did not install certain security update patches,
the Samsung Portable SSD Software may not operate properly due to digital signature errors.
If you have any problems after installing the newest version of the Samsung Portable SSD Software , please apply proper security update patch through accessing the below link.
(Microsoft Security Advisory 303329, https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securityadvisories/2015/3033929)
The “USB storage unexpectedly removed” message appears on the status bar of my mobile device.
In order to use the Samsung Portable SSD Software, permission to access the USB device is required. This message appears when the access permission is removed from the mobile device. When you launch the mobile Samsung Portable SSD app, you can use the T7 Touch normally again.When I connect the T7 Touch while playing an audio file on my mobile device, it stops playing the file.
Since the Mobile File Manager‘s first priority is to operate the T7 Touch, your mobile device may stop playing audio files when the priority changes. Therefore, finish operating the T7 Touch first and then play audio files.I checked the file copy message on the status bar on my mobile device and then reconnected the OTG cable, but I cannot open the copied file.
Please do not remove the OTG cable immediately after copying files. It is recommended that you use the Unmount USB storage option to remove and reconnect the OTG cable safely.
Note that compatibility is not guaranteed when you use an OTG adapter.When two or more T7 Touchs are connected, the mobile Samsung Portable SSD app does not seem to recognize them.
It is the policy of the Samsung Portable SSD app that it should support only one T7 Touch.When I connect my T7 Touch while using certain security programs on my mobile device, the OS stops working.
The T7 Touch may not be compatible with certain security programs installed on mobile devices. Samsung does not guarantee compatibility with such security programs. If the OS of your mobile device stops working, restart the mobile device or contact the device‘s manufacturer. (If you use KNOX as your security platform, please update it to the latest version.)I cannot launch the mobile Samsung Portable SSD app.
The Samsung Portable SSD app will operate correctly on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) or later. Although it is supported on Android 5.1 or older versions, correct operation cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, it is recommended that you use Android 5.1 or later.
I cannot launch the mobile Samsung Portable SSD app.
The T7 Touch was developed for use with Windows OS and mac OS PCs and mobile devices. When connected to devices other than those, the T7 Touch may not be recognized or use of its features may be restricted depending on their level of support. Moreover, if you have enabled the Password Protection feature of the T7 Touch, you cannot enter your password from non-PC or non-mobile devices and thus will be unable to access data stored on the T7 Touch. Please disable the Password Protection feature before using the T7 Touch with such devices.
For example, although a majority of the latest TVs allow users to access photo, music, and video files stored on external storage devices via the USB port, some TVs still do not support this feature.
When connecting the T7 Touch to a TV, please check the following:
① Connect the T7 Touch to the TV‘s USB port and open the TV‘s menu to check whether it recognizes the T7 Touch.
→ If it fails to recognize the T7 Touch, please refer to the TV‘s user manual or contact its manufacturer to check whether USB devices are supported.
② If it recognizes the T7 Touch, check whether you can open video, music, and photo files stored on the T7 Touch via the TV.
→ If you cannot open files, check which file systems the TV supports for external storage devices. Note that the T7 Touch is formatted with the exFAT file system before shipment. If your TV supports a different file system, format your T7 Touch accordingly.
※ Formatting the T7 Touch will delete all data stored on it. Please back up your data beforehand.
→ If it meets the file system requirement, but you still cannot open video, music, or photo files, check which file extensions are supported by the TV. Some files cannot be opened if their file extensions are not supported by the TV.
For more information about other devices, please refer to the user manuals of the relevant devices or contact their manufacturers.Can I use the T7 Touch with PCs not running the Windows OS or mac OS?
It is recommended that you use the T7 Touch with PCs running Windows 7 or later, mac OS X 10.10 or later, or mobile devices running the Android OS 5.1 or later. You may be able to use the T7 Touch with an OS and device not specified above if you disable the Password Protection feature. However, your use of the T7 Touch may be restricted depending on how well the OS or device is supported.Can I use the T7 Touch with a TV or game console?
Yes, you can. However, if you wish to use it on a device that does not support the Samsung Portable SSD Software 1.0, then you need to disable the Password Protection feature.
I have lost my password. Can I disable the Password Protection feature?
No, the Password Protection feature cannot be disabled.
If you lose your password, you cannot disable the Password Protection feature or access updates.If I lose my password, what do I have to do to use the T7 Touch?
If you lose your password, you need to perform a factory reset at a Service Center in order to use the T7 Touch. Since restoring the T7 Touch to its factory settings will clear all data stored on it, it is recommended that you back up any important data you do not wish to lose in advance. Please note that Samsung Electronics does not guarantee any data stored on your T7 Touch under any circumstances.
For more information, please find Service Centers specified in the User Manual or on the Samsung.com minisite (http://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/support/cs.html) and make an inquiry.Can I change my password?
You can change your password on the Settings screen of the Samsung Portable SSD software as follows:
Click the Set button on the Main screen, move to the Settings screen, click the CHANGE button, enter a new password, and save it.
When setting a password, you may include spaces in your password on a device running the Mac OS, but will not be able to save it; on devices running the Windows OS, you cannot include spaces in your password. You can set a password on PCs running the Windows OS or Mac OS.I am not using the Password Protection feature at the moment. How do I use the feature?
You can enable the Password Protection feature on the Settings screen of the Samsung Portable SSD software as follows:
Click the “Set” button on the Main screen and switch the “Lock” button from OFF to ON, enter a password, and save it.
For more information, please refer to the User Manual for the product.How do I disable the Password Protection feature?
You can disable the Password Protection feature on the Settings screen of the Samsung Portable SSD software as follows:
Click the “Set” button on the Main screen, switch the “Lock” button from ON to OFF, enter a password, and save it.
For more information, please refer to the User Manual for the product.The password input screen does not appear.
If the password input screen does not appear automatically, select the “T7 Touch_SETUP” drive recognized on your PC, then open the SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Win_1.0.exe for Windows OS or SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Mac_1.0.pkg for mac OS file to display the password input screen.Can I update the firmware and software using the Samsung Portable SSD Software?
You can only update the firmware and software on T7 Touch from a PC. If you see a number on the “UPDATE” button in the bottom left side of the main screen of the Samsung Portable SSD Software, click the “UPDATE” button, and move to the “UPDATE” screen. Click the Refresh button on the “UPDATE” screen and update the items that are marked Update Available. If you do not wish to check automatic updates, switch the button located next to the “Check for updates automatically” dialog from ON to OFF, and disable the Automatic Update feature. However, it is recommended that you use the Automatic Update feature.Can I uninstall the Samsung Portable SSD Software?
Yes, it can be uninstalled as follows:
On a Windows PC, open the PSSD_Cleanup.bat file from the directory where the software is installed (e.g., OS Installation DriveProgramDataSamsung AppsPortable SSD) and proceed with uninstallation, or go to Control Panel → Programs and Features → Samsung Portable SSD Software to uninstall.
On a Mac PC, remove the Portable SSD from the Thunderbolt port and use the CleanupAll.scpt from the directory where the software is installed (e.g., Home/Library/Application Support/PortableSSD) with osascript to uninstall it (osascript CleanupAll.scpt).
For more information, please refer to the User Manual.I cannot enter the character '€' for my password.
The PSSD Host software does not allow the € symbol or spaces in passwords.Characters that are allowed for a password are as follows:abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ`1234567890-=~!@#$%^&*()_+[];',./{}:<>?|Does the Portable SSD T7 Touch support data backup software?
No. The T7 Touch does not provide a data backup solution.Can I use the software or app used for the Portable SSD T3, T5, or X5 for the T7 Touch? How can I tell if different software should be used?
No. The T7 Touch uses different software.
. T3, T5, X5: Samsung Portable software
. T7 Touch: Samsung Portable software 1.0Can I run the T7 Touch on a computer without installing the software that comes with the T7 Touch?
If you do not enable the T7 Touch's Password Protection feature, you can use it just like other external storage drives.
If you register your fingerprint, you can unlock the T7 Touch with a touch.Do I have to enable Security mode?
No. It is highly recommended that you enable Security mode, but it is optional.The PSSD T7 Touch is not recognized by the T3, T5, or X5 software.
The software that comes with the PSSD T7 Touch only supports the T7 Touch product.When you pressed the UPDATE button in Samsung Portable SSD Software, the 'Failed to communicate with update server' message displays.
Please retry updating Portable SSD Software version 1.6.7 (latest). The latest version of the Samsung Portable SSD Software can be found at http://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools/
What should I do if both fingerprint authentication and password authentication fail?
Please contact your local service center for assistance.Sometimes, it does not recognize my fingerprint, or fingerprint recognition takes too long.
Please clean the fingerprint sensor, then try again.Fingerprint recognition does not work after I updated the Portable SSD software.
Please perform a clean uninstall, then try again.How do I sign in with my fingerprint?
To learn how to use your fingerprint to sign in, please refer to the product's user manual.When I try to register a fingerprint or have my fingerprint recognized, it sometimes fails to recognize my fingerprint.
When you register a fingerprint, make sure that you slightly roll your fingertip over the fingerprint sensor so that it can register your fingerprint from all angles. For fingerprint recognition, make sure that your finger covers the fingerprint sensor completely. To learn more, please contact your local service center.The LED and fingerprint sensor do not work.
Please contact your local service center for assistance.After I disabled Security mode, the registered fingerprints disappeared.
If you have been using Security mode including fingerprint recognition, then the registered fingerprints will also be deleted once you disable Security mode.I want to register or delete a fingerprint, but I forgot my password.
You must enter your password to register or delete a fingerprint. If you have forgotten your password and need to reset it, then you need to visit your local service center and have the PSSD product factory-reset.The fingerprint names are of different lengths.
The length of fingerprint names may differ from each other, depending on the language, emoji, or emoticon used.I unlocked it with my fingerprint, but I cannot see files on the system that I am using.
Please check the LED to make sure that it was successfully unlocked with your fingerprint. To learn more about how the LED informs you about this, please refer to the user manual. If you did unlock it successfully but still cannot find your files, then check whether the device supports the exFAT file system.
* The User area on the PSSD uses the exFAT file system by default.Can I unlock it with my fingerprint only?
You must enter your password to unlock it or register or delete a fingerprint.
T7 Touch isn’t recognized by my PC.
Please make sure that it is connected securely to the USB port. The USB port you are using may have an issue. Try connecting it to another USB port. If T7 Touch is connected securely to a USB port, but isn’t recognized by the system, contact the Service Center indicated on your User Manual or Samsung.com minisite (http://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/support/cs.html).The capacity of T7 Touch is displayed as 43.8MB or less.
When you set and use a password before activating the T7 Touch, the default setting is to display the spaces allocated to security functions and the Samsung Portable SSD Software, which take up the capacity stated above
Once you open the SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Win_1.0.exe for Windows OS or SamsungPortableSSD_Setup_Mac_1.0.pkg for mac OS file on the T7 Touch_SETUP drive and activate it, you will be able to see the capacity specified for the product. To learn more about how to activate the T7 Touch, please refer to the “Using T7 Touch” section of the User Manual.I just purchased a T7 Touch and some files are already stored on it.
The Samsung Portable SSD Software is stored on the T7 Touch so that you can use the Password Protection feature. To learn more about the T7 Touch, please refer to the “Using T7 Touch” section of the User Manual.The recognized capacity of my T7 Touch is smaller than the specified capacity.
The capacity displayed on your PC may be different from the capacity specified on the product, depending on the format method, the partitioning of the drive as well as your computer system.
※ The capacity specified on the product is calculated as follows:
1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes.
1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes.
1 TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes.My T7 (T7 Touch) takes a long time to transfer data.
The maximum transfer speed that can be achieved by the T7 (T7 Touch) is 1,050MB/s on a PC that supports USB 3.2 Gen2 and UASP mode. However, transfer speeds may vary depending on the user‘s PC environment and the type of data being transferred.
Please see below for possible causes (and solutions) for if you think your T7 (T7 Touch) is taking too long to transfer data:
Scenario 1 (PC Environment)
Your PC's USB Type C Port may only support USB 3.2 Gen 1 (same as USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1), and not support USB 3.2 Gen 2. If this is the case, your USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port could be causing a bottleneck and affecting the performance of your T7 (T7 Touch).
Scenario 2 (Cable)
If you are using a cable other than the one included in the product packaging, your T7 (T7 Touch) may not be performing optimally. This is because the internal resistance and maximum allowable current can vary depending on which type of cable you are using.
Scenario 3 (DTG)
The T7 (T7 Touch) is designed to smartly activate the DTG (Dynamic Thermal Guard) temperature function if it remains in use for a long time without pause. This allows the T7 (T7 Touch) to automatically slow down to allow itself time to cool when it reaches the DTG temperature threshold, enhancing safety and reliability by preventing the product from getting too hot. Try giving your T7 (T7 Touch) a short break and trying again.
If the problem persists after following the above troubleshooting guidelines, please contact the authorized Samsung service center nearest you.Do I need to format the T7 Touch before use?
PSSD T7 Touch is formatted with the exFAT file system (compatible with macOS/Windows). You do not need to reset the T7 Touch before use. The system will recognize the T7 Touch automatically.When the T7 Touch is idle, the motion LED suddenly turns on and it starts to work. Why does it do this?
This is not a malfunction. The host device sometimes communicates with the T7 Touch in the background. The motion LED can be activated, even when you are inactive.I find the names of the different USB specifications confusing.
For those who are confused by the names of the differing USB specifications, we have grouped the USB versions into their different generations below:
- SuperSpeed Plus USB = SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps = USB 3.2 Gen 2 = USB 3.1 Gen 2 = USB 3.1
- SuperSpeed USB = SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps = USB 3.2 Gen 1 = USB 3.1 Gen 1 = USB 3.0I lost the QSG (Quick Start Guide). Could you provide a new one?
We cannot provide you with a new manual, but you can read a digital version of it online. Please visit the Samsung.com minisite, refer to T7 Touch user manual.What is USB UASP mode?
USB UASP mode (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) provides performance benefits for storage devices.
Most chipsets released after 2011 support UASP mode.
To verify whether your PC supports UASP mode, check that you are meeting the below requirements:
1. The operating system you are using is Windows 8 or higher
2. Your mainboard USB chipset supports UASP Mode
3. Your form of storage supports UASP Mode (the T7 and T7 Touch support UASP Mode)When playing video files on my Portable SSD T7 Touch (T7) using its fast-forward/rewind function, the video intermittently pauses.
Connect your T7 Touch (T7) product to PC and install/run Portable SSD Software 1.0.
Click the Update button to move to the update menu and click the refresh button on the right side to run the latest version of the firmware update.
When installation is complete, disconnect your T7 Touch (T7) product from PC and then reconnect before use.
Here you can find answers to questions about Consumer SSD.
For those who chose a MacBook over an ordinary laptop must be short for some storage space, right? Well, upgrading storage space through apple is as costly as purchasing a new laptop. In this case, an external hard drive is less expensive and beneficial for storage requirements.
You can switch your external hard drive from a Mac to a pc which makes data transfer for two different OS easier. Furthermore, external hard disks are less likely to get corrupted and are portable in nature.
Macbooks generally have SSDs which are capable of loading a program quickly but more likely to low on storage.
Furthermore, SSDs are quite costly and upgrading an SSD on a Macbook is definitely costlier than you could even imagine. An external hard drive is best for storing data such as photos, videos, movies, rendered projects and more.
Contents
- 1 10 Best External Hard Drives for MacBook in 2020
- 1.3 3. Seagate Backup Plus Slim (2 TB)
- 1.4 4. Western Digital My Book (8 TB)
- 1.5 5. Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt
- 1.6 6. G-Technology G-DRIVE USB 3.0 (4TB)
- 1.7 7. Adata SD700 External SSD
- 1.8 8. LaCie Rugged USB-C
- 1.9 9. Samsung X5 (1TB)
- 1.10 10. Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC external hard drive
- 2 What things to consider while buying External Hard Drive For Mac?
- 3 External Hard Drive Vs SSD: Which one is good for MacBook Pro?
10 Best External Hard Drives for MacBook in 2020
Although choosing an external hard drive is a complicated process but we have made a list of 10 best external hard drives for Mac that you should consider before your final decision.
1. Samsung Portable SSD T5
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Starting off Samsung Portable SSD T5 which is an outstanding storage device, it can reach up to a speed of 550 MB per second for data transfer which is amazing. You can directly plug it into a USB-C port or USB-A port.
It contains no moving parts therefore chances of getting damaged due to mishandling are less. Even though SSD is costlier than a hard drive, the speed it offers is commendable. You will notice a significant boost in the overall performance while doing stuff that requires you to load large files and programs.
Overall, the SSD is fantastic but only if you can spare a few more bucks than your actual budget. You can get the SSD ranging from 250 GB to 2 TB from Amazon with some additional discounts.
2. Western Digital My Passport 4TB external hard drive
Western Digital My Passport 4TB external hard drive is the newest generation of external hard disks and is available in capacities from 1 TB to up to 4 TB. It offers cloud storage and 256-AES encryption alongside WD’s software for backups.
The data transfer speeds won’t disappoint you and the drive offers speed similar to what an SSD provides. If you are looking for a drive with good data transfer rate and maximum storage, consider Western Digital My Passport 4TB as a choice.
3. Seagate Backup Plus Slim (2 TB)
If you are looking for a reliable, portable, and affordable hard disk, Seagate backup plus slim is the thing you should have a look at. It supports Windows and Mac both and perfect for storing your essential data right away.
With the Seagate dashboard backup system, you can schedule backups and never lose your important files anymore. Backup automation can be set for daily, monthly, weekly or your desired time-frequency.
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Alongside, Seagate also provides a two-month membership for adobe creative cloud photography plan and a one-year subscription to Mylio create to manage your photo library.
- Affordable price
- Metal body
- Supports USB 3.0
- Comes with an automation backup software
- Doesn’t support USB 3.0 cables
4. Western Digital My Book (8 TB)
This Hard disk is probably for creators and organizations that require a lot of storage for various purposes. Faster data transmission rate will let you transfer data in the meantime, all thanks to USB 3.0 support.
It also offers 256 AES encryption for securing your data and makes sure your personal data is secured in the storage device. Even though it meets the requirements of a regular user, the only thing where Western Digital My Book (8 TB) lacks is portability.
Therefore, if you are looking for a hard disk for work purposes and if portability is not an issue, Western Digital My Book (8 TB) is definitely the right choice.
- High storage
- Data encryption
- Compatible with the time machine
- Requires power source to work
- Not portable
5. Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt
Buffalo MiniStation thunderbolt offers data transmission at a speed of twice of what USB 3.0 offers. You can enjoy this feature if your device has a thunderbolt port. Another good thing about Buffalo MiniStation thunderbolt is its price. It is affordable and portable.
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However, it is a hard drive, not a solid-state, therefore, the data transmission will definitely be high but the overall performance of your pc will remain unchanged. Lastly, if you don’t have a thunderbolt port in your pc, you can use the traditional USB 3.0 port.
- USB 3.0 port
- Affordable
- Formatted for Mac
- Not a Solid State drive
6. G-Technology G-DRIVE USB 3.0 (4TB)
With the new products, Apple is on its way to completely shift to USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 ports but there are still some people who are using old hardware and for them, G-Technology G-DRIVE USB 3.0 (4TB) is going to work like a charm.
The body of the HDD is made up of metal which makes it durable and strong against accidents such as dropping off the drive on the floor or whatnot. It runs at a speed of 7200 RPM and can transfer data at a rate of 195 MB/s which is efficient for transferring music, videos and software.
- Metallic body for durability
- High data transmission rate
- USB 3.0
- Should be reformatted for Windows OS
7. Adata SD700 External SSD
Adata SD700 is an affordable External SSD which is IP68 rated which certainly makes it a water-resistant storage device. The overall performance of this SSD is commendable and as per our research, Adata SD700 External SSD is the only SSD with an IP68 rating.
You can expect faster transfer rates and better booting speed if you are planning to install an OS on the SSD. Don’t worry about the storage space as it is available in 1 TB capacity also. The maximum read and write speed is up to 440 MB/S, all thanks to the USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface.
- Lightweight and portable
- Shock resistant
- Supports Android, Mac, and Windows
- 3 years of Warranty
- Mac users must format it to FAT32 to use this product
8. LaCie Rugged USB-C
Lacie rugged USB-C hard disk can be distinguished easily because of its unique rubber casing that makes sure your hard drive doesn’t get damaged when it drops from up to 1.3 m height. It can withstand rain, dust and can even survive 1-ton pressure. This is certainly the best choice for content creators.
Alongside hard disk, you will also get access to a one-month subscription to Adobe creative cloud all apps plan. The company also provides 3 years of warranty for the device and will also help you to restore the data if lost.
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In terms of speed, Lacie rugged USB-C hard disk is not very fast as it provides only 120 MB/s which is comparatively lesser than the HDDs mentioned in this listicle. However, there are various variants available for this hard disk on Amazon.
- Durability
- Affordable
- Resistant to water
- Lesser data transmission speed
9. Samsung X5 (1TB)
Samsung Ssd For Macbook Pro
Samsung never disappoints with its amazing hardware capabilities. With Samsung X5, you can transfer data at a rate of 2,300 MB/s which is the fastest speed an SSD can provide you. The build quality is super amazing as it is made up of metal, making it stronger than storage disks that are made up of plastic bodies.
The shock-resistant capability can save up your drive from a fall of 2 meters. Alongside this, it comes with Thunderbolt 3 technology that is ideal for faster data transfer of up to 40 GB per second which is unbelievable. You can take full advantage of this SSD on your MacBook or Macbook pro without having to format anything.
- High data transmission rate
- Supports thunderbolt 3
- Shock-resistant up to 2 meters
- Heats up really quick
- Comparatively expensive than the other disks
10. Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC external hard drive
In terms of flexibility, Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC external hard drive is really good as it supports both Mac and windows out of the box. The disk doesn’t get damaged due to dust and water which is again a positive point.
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It encrypts the user data at 256 bit AES security which additionally makes everything on the drive, secure. Overall, it is a great drive for Mac owners as well as windows owners too.
- Secure for handling user data
- Protects from water and dust
- Low-speed data transfer
What things to consider while buying External Hard Drive For Mac?
So those were some of the best external hard disk drive solutions for Mac. However, you must be confused about which external HDD to choose. But not to worry, let me just point some of the key factors that you need to consider while buying an external hard drive:
1. Storage
One of the first and the most important thing that you need to consider is the storage space of your external HDD. As you already know that Macbook does not come with a huge space. Hence, you better choose something which offers you enough space to store all your files.
For many users, 1 TB of space should be good enough. But if you need to store a huge number of files and save them for a longer period of time, then getting 2TB of HDD would be an ideal choice.
Apart from 1TB and 2TB of storage options, you can also consider getting huge storage options like 4TB. But for a day to day work, 4TB of HDD does not help much. Also, they are quite expensive.
2. Transfer speed
After the storing capacity, transfer speed is the second most important thing that you have to consider. You don’t want to get an external hard disk drive for Mac, which takes too long to copy files. Instead, you need something that can get the job done as quickly as possible.
So the first thing that you must do is avoid USB 2.0 powered external HDD. As they are outdated and not fast enough. Instead, you should get an external HDD with USB 3.0, 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 3.2 Gen 1. All of these are capable of offering an exceptional transfer speed. On the other hand, I would like to recoomend you to buy the best external SSD for Mac that offers good transfer speed.
3. Compatibility
The next thing you need to check its compatibility. External HDD formatted for Windows 10 may have connectivity issues with Mac OS and vise versa. So since you are using a Mac powered machine, I would recommend you to get an external HDD with Mac OS compatibility.
Although there is no need to focus on the compatibility part way too much. Since you can always format your external HDD using a Windows Computer with exFat Format. So you can easily use the HDD with your Macbook. But yes, if you get a pre compatible external hard disk drive then it saves you from extra work and headaches that you have to face.
4. Security
If you are someone who takes security really seriously, then you must look for security features. Most of the manufacturers do ship security software and backup software. So you can easily encrypt your drive or take a backup of it. Even, if you don’t consider encryption feature, backup feature is something that you must and should consider.
Even to make sure your HDD stays safe, they use strong casing from physical damage. So you can consider getting such external hard disk drives that save you from every side.
External Hard Drive Vs SSD: Which one is good for MacBook Pro?
Whenever it comes to a primary storage solution for computers, HDD and SSD’s are the only solutions we have. However, in the last couple of years, the usage of HDD has dropped drastically, and people are not moving to SSD’s for better performance.
But there are quite a lot of users who are still unaware of the difference between a hard disk drive and a solid state drive or SSD.
However, not to worry, let me just draw a quick difference between both and help you to understand better.
1. Storage Capacity
HDD’s are a great option if you want something for storage. HDD’s are available in a wide range of storage capacities like from 500GB to 12 TB. Even, for enterprise uses, you will find a large capacity of HDDs.
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SSDs are also available with large capacities. However, when it comes to the costing of an SSD and an HDD, SSDs are quite expensive. Hence, if your main goal is to store huge amount of data, HDD is an ideal choice.
2. Speed
Whenever it comes to speed, SSDs are a better option. Since a hard disk drive uses a round plate with a layer of magnetic material. And the data is stored on this magnetic layer only. So the disk spins and the magnetic head is used for reading and writing data.
Also, the speed that the disk spins is measured in RPM. And on an average, an HDD has about 5,400 RPM, and it will have a read/write speeds of around 100 MB/s.
However, when it comes to SSD’s, there are no moving parts. As a result, it offers you a much faster data transfer rate. On average, it offers you around 550 MB/s and 520 MB/s of data transfer rate.
3. Reliability & Durability
There are quite a lot of factors that determine the lifespan of drivers. However, you should know that an SSD can sustain a limited number of write cycles compared to HDD which has no read/write limits.
But you should know that SSD has a write cycle limit between 3000 and 10,000 which is a high number. So it would not be a problem for you.
Also, SSD’s are lesser affected by any sort of damages compared to HDD. Since there are no moving parts in SSD, they tend to survive more. While HDD’s might stop working if it encounters any physical damage.
3. Cost
Finally, let’s talk about pricing. Well, if you look at the cost of both HDD and SSD, you would happily pick up an HDD. Why? Because SSD’s are expensive. When you choose an HDD, you will get a large amount of capacity for a lesser price. But on the other hand, if you choose an SSD, it would cost you 3-5x of an HDD price. Tempus sans itc for mac.
In the end, the conclusion is HDD’s are a better option when it comes to storing data. Of course, SSD’s are faster and more reliable. But they do come with a high price. But on the other hand, if you take care of your HDD in a good manner, it will offer you great performance for years.
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Wrapping it up:
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So, these were the 10 best external hard drives for Macbook Air and Pro. Every disk mentioned in this article has its own pros and cons, we have tried our best to list out the good and bad in every product. For Mac users, external SSD can be really helpful for storing content and transferring it to a different place.