Portable External Hard Drive suggestions please
Jul 13, 2021 16:50:06 #
Hi All!
I am looking for advice on the best portable External Hard Drive for a Mac (the M1, Big Sur combo). I have used WD Passports, Ultra Passports and Lacie's and have had issues with corruption on all over the years. I am debating on getting another HDD or going SSD in the hopes that no moving parts would be beneficial. Thoughts please? I would like to get at least a 2 TB since my files from my Sony A7RIV are so large. I understand that with SSD it will be more expensive .
I am looking for advice on the best portable External Hard Drive for a Mac (the M1, Big Sur combo). I have used WD Passports, Ultra Passports and Lacie's and have had issues with corruption on all over the years. I am debating on getting another HDD or going SSD in the hopes that no moving parts would be beneficial. Thoughts please? I would like to get at least a 2 TB since my files from my Sony A7RIV are so large. I understand that with SSD it will be more expensive .
Jul 13, 2021 17:03:21 #
SSD may be your best bet. I have used 2TB Passports for years with no problems but I may just be lucky. I keep two copies of everything I really like.
Jul 13, 2021 17:05:32 #
kpmac wrote:
SSD may be your best bet. I have used 2TB Passports for years with no problems but I may just be lucky. I keep two copies of everything I really like.
That's what I am thinking too...even though you get less storage for a higher price.
Jul 13, 2021 17:17:52 #
Samsung T5. $119 for 1 TB, $219 for 2TB. Spinning disk is not in the same league for speed, ruggedness or size.
Jul 13, 2021 17:46:16 #
TriX wrote:
Samsung T5. $119 for 1 TB, $219 for 2TB. Spinning disk is not in the same league for speed, ruggedness or size.
Thank you. I have never even considered a Samsung...but worth looking into.
Jul 13, 2021 17:49:42 #
To me a SSD would be a better choice. Trix pointed out the Samsung products and those are reasonable prices. One thing you will want know is the data transfer rate of the particular model SSD. I believe they vary depending on the make and model. Usb 3.1 will handle a max of 10 gbps. I think the Samsung T5 will do 540 mbps. At any rate I believe you will be impressed with the speed compared to a spinning hard drive
Jul 13, 2021 17:55:03 #
TriX wrote:
Samsung T5. $119 for 1 TB, $219 for 2TB. Spinning disk is not in the same league for speed, ruggedness or size.
I guess the T5 is discontinued. :( Sounds like there are a couple versions of T7 to consider.
Jul 13, 2021 17:55:50 #
kcooke wrote:
To me a SSD would be a better choice. Trix pointed out the Samsung products and those are reasonable prices. One thing you will want know is the data transfer rate of the particular model SSD. I believe they vary depending on the make and model. Usb 3.1 will handle a max of 10 gbps. I think the Samsung T5 will do 540 mbps. At any rate I believe you will be impressed with the speed compared to a spinning hard drive
Thank you for the info. I am going to look into the T7 since it appears that the T5 has been discontinued.
Jul 13, 2021 18:04:23 #
Aims wrote:
I guess the T5 is discontinued. :( Sounds like there are a couple versions of T7 to consider.
It is for sale on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-T5-Portable-SSD-MU-PA1T0B/dp/B073H552FJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=104688310457&dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuOnitIbh8QIVmUlyCh2hCwCzEAAYASAAEgKCOfD_BwE&hvadid=456403300248&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9012550&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10398027973677487617&hvtargid=kwd-346150598067&hydadcr=14698_11134921&keywords=t5+ssd+samsung&qid=1626213789&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWkZCUlUxUkdLQkZJJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDQ0MDEwSE5NOExCMUpWMUQ3JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5MzMxNjkxRUg5MkYyWlJLWTc3JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Jul 13, 2021 18:08:56 #
kcooke wrote:
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Yes, I just wonder if it makes sense to purchase something that is already discontinued since I am assuming that the T7 has made improvements. Not sure I really need the touch pad, but it is not that much more to have it. I have read some reviews that the T5 was better than the T7.
Jul 13, 2021 18:40:55 #
Aims wrote:
Yes, I just wonder if it makes sense to purchase something that is already discontinued since I am assuming that the T7 has made improvements. Not sure I really need the touch pad, but it is not that much more to have it. I have read some reviews that the T5 was better than the T7.
The T5 isn’t discontinued - still current on the Samsung site and a good fit if you don’t need the speed of the T7, or you are concerned about $/GB, or you are port limited to a 5Gb/sec. transfer speed (USB 3.0j.
The T7 is 2x the speed and pricier ($159 for 1TB at Amazon and on sale for $153 at B&H). The OP didn’t specify which M1 Mac, but the MacBook for example supports 10Gb USB 3.1 gen2, which at 1250 MB/sec is a good fit for the 1050 MB/sec speed of the T7. Either are an excellent choice.
Jul 13, 2021 19:01:23 #
TriX wrote:
The T5 isn’t discontinued - still current on the S... (show quote)
Yes, the M1 MacBook Pro...do you think the T7 touch is worth it versus the T7?
Jul 13, 2021 19:17:45 #
Aims wrote:
Yes, the M1 MacBook Pro...do you think the T7 touch is worth it versus the T7?
Depends on what you feel the odds of losing it in a public place are and if it will have sensitive material on it. My concern would be the reliability of the touch mechanism - my iPhone routinely doesn’t recognize me. Your other option might be to encrypt the data if you’re concerned about security and the file system supports it.
Jul 14, 2021 08:08:50 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
Major tip: Do NOT buy from a non authorized factory dealer. I recently bought one thru Amazon Market Place that had the drive itself (inside) swapped with a smaller drive. Finally got my money back, after months and lots of trials and errors...
Jul 14, 2021 08:11:27 #
Aims wrote:
Hi All!
I am looking for advice on the best portable External Hard Drive for a Mac (the M1, Big Sur combo). I have used WD Passports, Ultra Passports and Lacie's and have had issues with corruption on all over the years. I am debating on getting another HDD or going SSD in the hopes that no moving parts would be beneficial. Thoughts please? I would like to get at least a 2 TB since my files from my Sony A7RIV are so large. I understand that with SSD it will be more expensive .
I am looking for advice on the best portable External Hard Drive for a Mac (the M1, Big Sur combo). I have used WD Passports, Ultra Passports and Lacie's and have had issues with corruption on all over the years. I am debating on getting another HDD or going SSD in the hopes that no moving parts would be beneficial. Thoughts please? I would like to get at least a 2 TB since my files from my Sony A7RIV are so large. I understand that with SSD it will be more expensive .
I would go SSD if money is no problem. A 2tb SSD is quite expensive. Check out WD Black series, they get excellent reviews and so far I've had no problems with them.
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