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Best External SSD for Mac Mini AI Model Storage
An external SSD can expand a Mac mini model library without paying Apple internal-storage pricing. The right choice depends on library size, how often models are changed, sustained performance, interface and the amount of free space you want to preserve.
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Current external SSD offers for Mac AI storage
These offers come from the existing Cloudzat storage catalogue. Verify capacity, cable and interface on Amazon.
External Hard Drives 8TB External SSD Hard Drive SSD Portable SSD 1TB/2TB/4TB External Hard Drive 1TB HDD for Laptop with Type C USB 3.1 (Color : Gray Size : 8TB) (Red 8TB)
8TB · USB-C
$22.77 · $2.85/TB
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YINKE Case Compatible with Samsung T7 Shield/ T9 / T7 Touch Portable SSD USB 3.2 1TB, 2TB, 500GB, Hard EVA Portable Travel Storage Protective Cover (Beige)
2TB · USB
$9.99 · $5.00/TB
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YINKE Case Compatible with Samsung T7 Shield/ T9 / T7 Touch Portable SSD USB 3.2 1TB, 2TB, 500GB, Hard EVA Portable Travel Storage Protective Cover (Black)
2TB · USB
$9.99 · $5.00/TB
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Aenllosi Hard Case for SanDisk 1TB 2TB Creator Phone SSD, Blue
2TB · USB
$20.99 · $10.50/TB
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khanka Storage Case for Lexar ES4 1TB/ES5 2TB/SL500 Solid State Drive,Gray
1TB · USB-C
$15.99 · $15.99/TB
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HvoYoDm High-Speed Portable SSD - 1TB Large Capacity External Storage Drive, Cross-Border Upgraded for Mobile & PC Use (1TB 2TB Variant Note) (Blue,1)
2TB · USB
$35.00 · $17.50/TB
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External Hard Drive Box for Xbox Series X/S Host Hard Drive CH SN530 and XA1 512GB/1TB SSD for M.2 for NVMe for PCIe, 4.0 Aluminum Alloy Black
1TB · USB
$21.06 · $21.06/TB
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External Hard Drive Box for Xbox Series X/S, Storage Expansion Card NVMe M.2 2230 SSD Hard Drive Box (2.4x1.2x0.3in) for CH SN530/XA1 512GB/1TB Aluminum Alloy, Improve Game Performance
1TB · USB
$22.89 · $22.89/TB
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Storage Expansion Card For XBOX Series X/S, Aluminum Alloy M.2 NVME 2230 SSD Hard Drive Box (7x6x3cm), Compatible With CH SN530/XA1 512GB-1TB, High-Speed Gaming Performance
1TB · USB
$24.99 · $24.99/TB
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Avolusion HDDGear Pro X 10TB USB 3.0 External Gaming Hard Drive (for Xbox Series X|S) - 2 Year Warranty (Renewed)
10TB · USB
$299.99 · $30.00/TB
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LaCie d2 Professional 24TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB-C USB 3.1 Gen 2, 7200 RPM Enterprise Class Drives, for Mac and PC Desktop, 1mo Adobe CC All Apps Plan, Rescue Services (STHA24000800)
24TB · USB-C
$884.31 · $36.85/TB
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LaCie d2 Professional 20TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB-C USB 3.1 Gen 2, 7200 RPM Enterprise Class Drives, for Mac and PC Desktop, 1mo Adobe CC All Apps Plan, Rescue Services (STHA20000800)
20TB · USB-C
$829.99 · $41.50/TB
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SanDisk Professional 26TB G-Drive Project - External HDD, Thunderbolt 3, USB (10Gbps), 7200RPM Ultrastar Hard Drive, Up to 260MB/s Read - SDPHG1H-026T-NBAAD
26TB · Thunderbolt
$1,534.99 · $59.04/TB
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Avolusion 1TB USB 3.0 Portable External Gaming Hard Drive (for Xbox One X, S & Series X|S - Pre-Formatted) White
1TB · USB
$64.95 · $64.95/TB
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TEAMGROUP 1TB X2 MAX External/Portable SSD 1000MB/s, Dual USB Hard Drive Compatible with iPhone17&iPad&Mac, Steam Deck/PC/Windows/Android/PS5/Laptop/Tesla, Type C &A, USB 3.2 Gen2 TX2MAX31TBT01
2TB · USB-C
$129.99 · $65.00/TB
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Exascend Element Portable SSD 4TB / 2TB / 1TB, 20Gbps External Solid State Drive, up to 2,000 MB/s, Magnetic Mount, Supports 4K ProRes 60fps Direct Recording (Black, 1, TB)
4TB · USB-C
$269.99 · $67.50/TB
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Crucial X8 4TB Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s - PC and Mac - USB 3.2 External Solid State Drive - CT4000X8SSD9
4TB · USB-C
$289.26 · $72.32/TB
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SSK Portable SSD 4TB External Solid State Hard Drive USB C Up to 1050MB/s
4TB · USB-C
$377.99 · $94.50/TB
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Crucial X10 8TB Portable SSD, Up to 2,100MB/s, USB 3.2 USB-C, External Solid State Drive, Compatible with Windows, Mac & Android, Durable Storage for Games, Photos & Files, Blue - CT8000X10SSD9-02
8TB · USB-C
$803.69 · $100.46/TB
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Crucial X10 6TB Portable SSD, Up to 2,100MB/s, USB 3.2 USB-C, External Solid State Drive, Compatible with Windows, Mac & Android, Durable Storage for Games, Photos & Files, Blue - CT6000X10SSD9-02
6TB · USB-C
$611.79 · $101.97/TB
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SSK 8TB Portable SSD External Solid State Hard Drive USB3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps
8TB · Thunderbolt
$829.99 · $103.75/TB
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Vansuny 2TB Portable External SSD, USB 3.1 Gen2 Up to 500MB/s Solid State Drive, Metal USB C Mini Portable External Hard Drive for PC, Laptop, Phones and More
2TB · USB-C
$207.99 · $104.00/TB
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SANDISK 8TB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-8T00-G25
8TB · USB-C
$839.99 · $105.00/TB
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DATO Magnetic External SSD 4TB External Solid State Drive Portable SSD USB 4.0 Gen 3x2 up to 4000/3600 MB/s Type-C 4K ProRes HDR Record, Compatible with iPhone 15&16 Pro Max - ARES Q4 Series
4TB · USB-C
$420.99 · $105.25/TB
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Crucial X10 8TB Portable SSD, Up to 2,100MB/s, USB 3.2 USB-C, External Solid State Drive, Compatible with Windows, Mac & Android, Durable Storage for Games, Photos & Files, Blue - CT8000X10SSD9-02
8TB · USB-C
$845.99 · $105.75/TB
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KingSpec Z5 4TB Portable External SSD with RGB Light - up to 2100MB/s, Zinc Alloy Case, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Interface, Extreme Solid State Hard Drives, Compatible with Mobile Phone/PS4/Laptop/TV/PC (4TB)
4TB · USB-C
$423.99 · $106.00/TB
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DIGIERA 2TB Magnetic Portable SSD, External Solid State Drives with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2, Speed Up to 2000MB/s, Compact & Durable, Compatible with iPhone 15/16 Series and Other USB-C Devices, Black
2TB · USB-C
$212.47 · $106.24/TB
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TEAMGROUP T-Force M200 Portable External SSD 2TB USB3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Read/Write 2000MB/s Compatible with PS5 & Xbox & Chrome OS T8FED9002T0C102
2TB · USB-C
$212.99 · $106.50/TB
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Crucial X10 6TB Portable SSD, Up to 2,100MB/s, USB 3.2 USB-C, External Solid State Drive, Compatible with Windows, Mac & Android, Durable Storage for Games, Photos & Files, Blue - CT6000X10SSD9-02
6TB · USB-C
$643.99 · $107.33/TB
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nusyn NSP33 2TB Magnetic Portable SSD, Up to 2000MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, Aluminum+Glass Housing, Supports iPhone Recording, Compatible with Tablets, Computers, Smartphones, PC - Black
2TB · USB-C
$219.99 · $110.00/TB
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TEAMGROUP PD20M 2TB Magnetic External SSD Read up to 2000MB/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C 4K ProRes HDR Record iPhone 1516 17 Pro Max,Tablet TPSEG2002T0C108
2TB · USB-C
$219.99 · $110.00/TB
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SANDISK 8TB Desk Drive SSD – Desktop External Solid State Drive, Up to 1000MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 - SDSSDT40-8T00-NA25
8TB · USB-C
$899.99 · $112.50/TB
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Vansuny 1TB Portable External SSD, USB 3.1 Gen2 500MB/s High-Speed Data Transfer, Metal USB C Mini Portable External Solid State Drive for PC, Laptop, Phones and More
1TB · USB-C
$112.99 · $112.99/TB
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Samsung T5 EVO Portable SSD 4TB, USB 3.2 Gen 1, Up to 460MB/s
4TB · USB
$453.99 · $113.50/TB
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Fikwot FP107 1TB Magnetic Portable SSD, 2050MB/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD with RGB Lighting, 4K Video Storage, External Solid State Drives for iPhone15/16, Android/PC/Mac, PS5/PS4(Pro) etc.
1TB · USB-C
$115.98 · $115.98/TB
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TEKQ M2 Thunderbolt 3 Portable External Dual SSD Drive 8TB (4TB + 4TB), Up to 2800MB/s, NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive for Mac and PC, Black
8TB · Thunderbolt
$949.00 · $118.63/TB
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MOVE SPEED Magnetic 1TB Portable External SSD - 2000MB/s USB-C 3.2x2, PS5/PC/Smartphone Compatible Portable Drive, Compact Durable Storage for Gamers & Creators
1TB · USB-C
$119.99 · $119.99/TB
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fanxiang 2TB Magnetic Portable SSD with 360° Rotating Stand, Up to 2000MB/s, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive,Compatible with iPhone 15/16, Android,Mac, PC, and Tablets
2TB · USB-C
$239.99 · $120.00/TB
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KingSpec Z5 2TB External SSD - 2100MB/s, Portable Solid State Hard Drives with RGB Light, Zinc Alloy Case, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Interface, Compatible with Mobile Phone/PS4/Laptop/TV/PC (2TB)
2TB · USB-C
$239.99 · $120.00/TB
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MOVE SPEED Magnetic 2TB Portable External SSD - 2000MB/s USB-C 3.2x2, PS5/PC/Smartphone Compatible Portable Drive, Compact Durable Storage for Gamers & Creators
2TB · USB-C
$239.99 · $120.00/TB
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SSK 2TB External SSD Drive up to 550MB/s Dual USB C+A 3. 2 Thumb Drive
2TB · USB-C
$239.99 · $120.00/TB
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SANDISK 2TB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE30-2T00-G26
2TB · USB-C
$245.00 · $122.50/TB
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SSK 2TB USB SSD Flash Thumb Drive up to 1000MB/s Dual USB C+A 3.2 Stick
2TB · USB-C
$245.99 · $123.00/TB
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Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD, Up to 2100MB/s Read, 2000MB/s Write, 3.2 USB-C, External Solid State Drive, Durable Storage for PC & Mac, for Professional Creators, Black - CT4000X10PROSSD902
4TB · USB-C
$498.74 · $124.69/TB
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Aiffro P10 Magnetic PSSD 2TB,for iPhone MagSafe Portable SSD, Upto 2000MB/s-Type-C, SM2320,USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps, Connectivity, Updated Firmware - Portable Magnetic External Solid State Solution
2TB · USB-C
$249.99 · $125.00/TB
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Lexar 2TB Professional Go Portable SSD, Supports Apple 4K 60fps ProRes, Up to 1050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Rugged, IP65, Ultracompact, Compatible w/iPhone 15/16 (Not 17), External SSD (LSL400X002T-RNSNU)
2TB · USB-C
$249.99 · $125.00/TB
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DIGIERA 4TB Magnetic Portable SSD, External Solid State Drives with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2, Speed Up to 2000MB/s, Compact & Durable, Compatible with iPhone 15/16/17 Series and Other USB-C Devices, Black
4TB · USB-C
$499.99 · $125.00/TB
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SANDISK 2TB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and dust Resistance, Updated Firmware, Sky Blue - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-2T00-G25B
2TB · USB-C
$250.82 · $125.41/TB
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DIGIERA 1TB Magnetic Portable SSD, External Solid State Drives with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2, Speed Up to 2000MB/s, Compact & Durable, Compatible with iPhone 15/16 Series and Other USB-C Devices, Grey
1TB · USB-C
$127.48 · $127.48/TB
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SANDISK 2TB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE30-2T00-G26
2TB · USB-C
$256.31 · $128.16/TB
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ORICO 2TB Magnetic External SSD, 2000MB/s High Speed Portable Solid State Drive, Aluminum Alloy Heat Dissipation, 4K 120Hz ProRes HDR, Compatible with iPhone 17 16 Pro Max, Tablet, Computer - K20MINI
2TB · USB
$259.99 · $130.00/TB
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SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 4TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC4T0T/AM, Gray
4TB · USB
$529.00 · $132.25/TB
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Kingston XS1000R 2TB SSD | Pocket-Sized | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | External Solid State Drive | Up to 1050MB/s | SXS1000R/2000G
2TB · USB
$264.99 · $132.50/TB
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DATO Magnetic External SSD 1TB, External Solid State Drive Portable SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, up to 1600/1500 MB/s, Type-C 4K ProRes HDR Record, Compatible with iPhone 15&16 Pro Max - ARES Q3 Series
1TB · USB-C
$132.99 · $132.99/TB
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ORICO 1TB Magnetic External SSD, Aluminum Alloy, Up to 460MB/s, External Solid State Drive, Expand Storage for iPhone 17 Pro Max, Compatible w/MagSafe, USB-C Smartphones - K5MINI
1TB · USB-C
$134.99 · $134.99/TB
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ORICO 1TB Magnetic External SSD, Aluminum Alloy, Up to 460MB/s, External Solid State Drive, Expand Storage for iPhone 17 Pro Max, Compatible w/MagSafe, USB-C Smartphones - K5MINI Orange
1TB · USB-C
$134.99 · $134.99/TB
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Lexar 2TB ES3 External SSD, Up to 1050MB/s Read, Storage Expansion, Compatible w/USB-C Smartphones, iPhone 15/16, PC, Mac, Tablets, Sleek & Sturdy Design, Silver (LES3XXX002T-RNSAU)
2TB · USB-C
$269.99 · $135.00/TB
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Lexar 2TB ES5 Magnetic External SSD, Up to 2000MB/s, Compatible w/MagSafe, USB-C Smartphones, iPhone 15/16 or Above, PC, Mac, Supports Apple ProRes & Samsung Pro Video, Silver (LES5XXX002T-RNWNU)
2TB · USB-C
$269.99 · $135.00/TB
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Crucial X9 4TB Portable SSD USB 3.2 GEN 2 Solid State Drive - Black
4TB · USB
$550.90 · $137.73/TB
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SANDISK 2TB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-2T00-G25
2TB · USB-C
$275.98 · $137.99/TB
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Netac 2TB ZX20 Extreme Portable NVMe SSD External Solid State Drive up to 2000MB/s Read 1700MB/s Write Speed USB 3.2 Gen.2 Business Travel Drive Essential Supports Win to Go
2TB · USB-C
$275.99 · $138.00/TB
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iDsonix 2TB External SSD, Magnetic Portable SSD Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive Compatible with Tablet, Laptop, Camera, Smartphone - iQ20
2TB · USB-C
$279.00 · $139.50/TB
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Ediloca EP1000 External Hard Drive 1TB,Portable Ssd,External Solid State Drives Up to 1000MB/s Read, Storage Expansion, Compatible w/USB-C Smartphones, PC, Mac, Tablets, Sleek & Sturdy Design
1TB · USB-C
$139.99 · $139.99/TB
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MOVE SPEED 1TB Flash Drive, External SSD with 1000MB/s Read Write Speed, USB 3.2 Gen2+Type C Dual Port Portable SSD, Thumb Drive for iPhone 15, 16, 17 Series/MacBook/Android Phone/Audio etc(1 Pack)
1TB · USB-C
$139.99 · $139.99/TB
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SSK Portable SSD 1TB External Solid State Hard Drive USB C Up to 1050MB/s
1TB · USB-C
$143.99 · $143.99/TB
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ORICO BookDrive 1TB Magnetic External SSD with PD 100W Charging for Labtop & USB-C Smartphone - Magsafe Portable Solid State Drive, 1000MB/s for USB 3.2 Gen2 - P10Plus
1TB · USB-C
$144.39 · $144.39/TB
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ORICO 512GB Magnetic External SSD with Kickstand, Up to 2000MB/s, 4K ProRes HDR Record and Store, Aluminum Alloy, MagSafe Portable SSD for iPhone 16 Pro Max, Tablet, Computer - CZ20PLUS
0.5TB · USB
$75.99 · $148.42/TB
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JOIOT 2TB External SSD Magnetic Portable SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 up to 2000MB/s 4K 120 fps ProRes HDR Video Record Metal USB-C External Solid State Drive for iPhone 16 Pro Max, Smartphone, Tablet, Laptop
2TB · USB-C
$299.99 · $150.00/TB
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Lexar ES3 2TB Portable SSD Blue, USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 1050MB/s
2TB · USB-C
$299.99 · $150.00/TB
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OSCOO 2TB Magnetic Portable SSD, Up to 2000MB/s – External Solid State Drive Compatible with MagSafe for iPhone 15/16/17, Mac, Laptops & Tablet, Reliable Storage for Students, Gaming & Professionals
2TB · USB
$299.99 · $150.00/TB
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SANDISK 2TB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-2T00-G25
2TB · USB-C
$299.99 · $150.00/TB
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Lexar 4TB Armor 700 Portable SSD, Up to 2000MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, Rugged, IP66 Water & Dust Resistance, Compatible w/iPhone 15/16, Cameras, Gaming, External SSD, Dark Blue (LAR700X004T-RNLNU)
4TB · USB-C
$599.99 · $150.00/TB
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SANDISK 1TB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE30-1T00-G26
1TB · USB-C
$150.00 · $150.00/TB
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GARMESE 1TB External SSD Up to 2000MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD External Solid State Drives Compatible with Game Console/Tablet/Laptop/Mac, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals
1TB · USB-C
$151.99 · $151.99/TB
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Crucial X9 1TB Portable SSD, Up to 1050MB/s, USB 3.2 USB-C, External Solid State Drive, Compatible with Windows, Mac, & Android, Reliable Storage for Games, Files, & Backups, Black - CT1000X9SSD902
1TB · USB-C
$152.77 · $152.77/TB
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Amazon Basics Portable External SSD, 1TB, 2000MB/s Speeds, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water & Dust Resistant, Black
1TB · USB-C
$153.95 · $153.95/TB
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Samsung T7 Portable SSD 2TB Titan Gray, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Up to 1,050MB/s
2TB · USB
$309.99 · $155.00/TB
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ORICO 480GB Magnetic External SSD, Aluminum Alloy, Up to 460MB/s, External Solid State Drive, Expand Storage for iPhone 17 Pro Max, Compatible w/MagSafe, USB-C Smartphones - K5MINI Silver
0.5TB · USB-C
$74.99 · $156.23/TB
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SANDISK 4TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-4T00-G25,Black
4TB · USB-C
$626.99 · $156.75/TB
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1TB Magnetic Portable SSD,2050MB/s Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External SSD,4K ProRes Record and Store,Aluminum alloy,RGB Touch Lighting,External Solid State Drives for iPhone15/16/Android/PC/Mac -PS2200
1TB · Thunderbolt
$159.99 · $159.99/TB
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TEAMGROUP PD20M 1TB Magnetic External SSD Read up to 2000MB/s USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C 4K ProRes HDR Record iPhone 15 16 17 Pro Max,Tablet TPSEG2001T0C108
1TB · USB-C
$159.99 · $159.99/TB
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SANDISK 4TB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-4T00-G25
4TB · USB-C
$639.99 · $160.00/TB
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SANDISK Professional 4TB PRO-G40 SSD - Up to 3000MB/s, Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps), USB-C (10Gbps), IP68 dust/Water Resistance, External Solid State Drive - SDPS31H-004T-GBCND
4TB · Thunderbolt
$649.00 · $162.25/TB
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Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD 4TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Up to 1,050 MB/s
4TB · USB
$649.99 · $162.50/TB
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Netac 512GB Magnetic Portable SSD, ZX20 II, up to 2000MB/s Read 1700MB/s Write Speed, Snap and Go, USB 3.2 Gen2 External Solid State Drive Compatible for Smartphone/Laptops/Business Travel Essential
0.5TB · USB-C
$83.92 · $163.91/TB
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SANDISK 1TB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE30-1T00-G26
1TB · USB-C
$164.99 · $164.99/TB
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SANDISK 2TB Creator Phone SSD - Up to 1,000 MB/s - Compatible with MagSafe for Your USB-C Smartphone - Shoot in ProRes with iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max - SDSSDE62C-2T00-G25
2TB · USB-C
$329.99 · $165.00/TB
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SANDISK 2TB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and dust Resistance, Updated Firmware, Monterey - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-2T00-G25M
2TB · USB-C
$329.99 · $165.00/TB
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SANDISK 2TB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and dust Resistance, Updated Firmware, Sky Blue - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-2T00-G25B
2TB · USB-C
$329.99 · $165.00/TB
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ORICO BookDrive 512 GB Magnetic External SSD with PD 100W Charging for Labtop & USB-C Smartphone - Magsafe Portable Solid State Drive, 1000MB/s for USB 3.2 Gen2 - P10Plus
0.5TB · USB-C
$85.49 · $166.97/TB
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Lexar ES3 1TB Portable SSD Silver, USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 1050MB/s
1TB · USB-C
$169.99 · $169.99/TB
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OSCOO 1TB 2.5" SATA III SSD Internal Solid State Drive Up to 550MB/s
1TB · USB
$169.99 · $169.99/TB
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Netac 1TB Portable SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, Type-C) External Solid State Drive Backup Slim Portable Drive for File Storage/Business Travel Essential, Rapid Read & Write Low Noise, Zslim
1TB · USB-C
$170.99 · $170.99/TB
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SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 2TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC2T0H/AM, Blue
2TB · USB
$343.14 · $171.57/TB
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Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD 2TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Up to 1,050 MB/s
2TB · USB
$349.00 · $174.50/TB
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Western Digital 2TB My Passport SSD Portable External Solid State Drive, Gray, Sturdy and Blazing Fast, Password Protection with Hardware Encryption - WDBAGF0020BGY-WESN
2TB · USB-C
$349.90 · $174.95/TB
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Lexar ES3 1TB Portable SSD Blue, USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 1050MB/s
1TB · USB-C
$174.99 · $174.99/TB
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Lexar 2TB Armor 700 Portable SSD, Up to 2000MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, Rugged, IP66 Water & Dust Resistance, Compatible w/iPhone 15/16, Cameras, Gaming, External SSD, Dark Blue (LAR700X002T-RNLNU)
2TB · USB-C
$349.99 · $175.00/TB
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SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 2,000MB/s for Gaming, Students and Professionals, MU-PG2T0B/AM, Black (Renewed)
2TB · USB
$349.99 · $175.00/TB
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SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 4TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 2,000MB/s for Gaming, Students and Professionals,MU-PG4T0B/AM, Black (pack of 1)
4TB · USB
$707.98 · $177.00/TB
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1TB Magnetic External SSD, Up to 2000MB/s Portable External Hard Drive
1TB · USB
$179.99 · $179.99/TB
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Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD 1TB with One-Touch NFC Encryption Authentication, External Solid-State Drives USB 3.2 Gen2, Magnetic Phone SSD Support for iPhone 17/16, Tablet, PC
1TB · USB
$179.99 · $179.99/TB
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OSCOO 1TB Magnetic Portable SSD, Up to 2000MB/s – External Solid State Drive Compatible with MagSafe for iPhone 15/16/17, Mac, Laptops & Tablet, Reliable Storage for Students, Gaming & Professionals
1TB · USB
$179.99 · $179.99/TB
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Western Digital 4TB My Passport SSD External Portable Solid State Drive, Grey, Up to 1,050 MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen-2 and USB-C Compatible (USB-A for older systems) – WDBAGF0040BGY-WESN
4TB · USB-C
$719.99 · $180.00/TB
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Western Digital 1TB My Passport SSD Portable External Solid State Drive, Gray, Sturdy and Blazing Fast, Password Protection with Hardware Encryption - WDBAGF0010BGY-WESN
1TB · USB-C
$188.55 · $188.55/TB
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nusyn 1TB Magnetic Portable SSD, Up to 2000MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, Aluminum+Glass Housing, Supports iPhone ProRes HDR Recording, Compatible with Tablets, Computers, Smartphones, PC - Black
1TB · USB-C
$189.00 · $189.00/TB
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MMOMENT 1TB Portable SSD Magnetic Phone SSD, Dual USB-C, 950MB/s P100
1TB · USB-C
$189.99 · $189.99/TB
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SANDISK 1TB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-1T00-G25
1TB · USB-C
$189.99 · $189.99/TB
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SANDISK 1TB Fortnite Portable SSD, Peely Edition - Up to 800MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Drop Protection - SDSSDE30-1T00-G25F
1TB · USB-C
$189.99 · $189.99/TB
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UGREEN 1TB Portable SSD, Up to 2000MB/s, USB-C SSD External Hard Drive
1TB · USB-C
$189.99 · $189.99/TB
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Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD 2TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Up to 1,050 MB/s
2TB · USB
$379.99 · $190.00/TB
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SANDISK 1TB Creator Phone SSD - Up to 1,000 MB/s - Compatible with MagSafe for Your USB-C Smartphone - Shoot in ProRes with iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max - SDSSDE62C-1T00-G25
1TB · USB-C
$190.04 · $190.04/TB
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Samsung T7 Portable SSD 2TB Titan Gray, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Up to 1,050MB/s
2TB · USB
$384.95 · $192.48/TB
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SANDISK Professional 1TB PRO-G40 SSD - Up to 3000MB/s, Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps), USB-C (10Gbps), IP68 dust/Water Resistance, External Solid State Drive - SDPS31H-001T-GBCND
1TB · Thunderbolt
$192.68 · $192.68/TB
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Samsung MU-PE4T0S T7 4TB Shield Portable SSD, USB 3.2, Black (2-Pack)
8TB · USB-C
$1,542.94 · $192.87/TB
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SANDISK 2TB Creator Pro Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s, for Laptops and Computers, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, 1 Month of Adobe Creative Cloud Included - SDSSDE81C-2T00-G25
2TB · USB-C
$386.66 · $193.33/TB
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SANDISK 2TB Extreme Portable SSD (New Model) - up to 2000MB/s Transfer speeds - USB Type-C connectivity, Reliable Durability - Black - SDSSDE70-2T00-G25
2TB · USB-C
$388.95 · $194.48/TB
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TWOPAN Magnetic Portable iPhone SSD for ProRes 4K 60fps Video, 2TB External Hard Drive Super Storage for iPhone 17/16/15 Pro/Pro Max, iMac/MacBook, LCD Display, USB-C PD 3.0 Port, Built-in Cooling Fan
2TB · USB-C
$389.99 · $195.00/TB
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Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External SSD, Up to 2,000 MB/s
2TB · USB
$397.97 · $198.99/TB
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SanDisk 1TB Portable SSD - Up to 520MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 - SDSSDE30-1T00-G25
1TB · USB-C
$199.25 · $199.25/TB
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Western Digital 1TB My Passport SSD Portable External Solid State Drive, Gray, Sturdy and Blazing Fast, Password Protection with Hardware Encryption - WDBAGF0010BGY-WESN
1TB · USB-C
$199.90 · $199.90/TB
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Acer MA200 M.2 2230 SSD NVMe 1TB, PCIe Gen 4, Read Speeds Up to 5200 MB/s, Great for Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, Microsoft Surface Handheld Gaming Devices Storage Expansion - BL.9BWWA.154
1TB · USB
$199.99 · $199.99/TB
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Lexar 1TB ES5 Magnetic External SSD, Up to 2000MB/s, Compatible w/MagSafe, USB-C Smartphones, iPhone 15/16 or Above, PC, Mac, Supports Apple ProRes & Samsung Pro Video, Silver (LES5XXX001T-RNWNU)
1TB · USB-C
$199.99 · $199.99/TB
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2TB Magnetic External SSD, Up to 2000MB/s Portable External Hard Drive
2TB · USB
$399.99 · $200.00/TB
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SAMSUNG T7 Shield 2TB Portable SSD, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators and Gaming, External Solid State Drive (MU-PE2T0R/AM, 2022), Blue (Renewed)
2TB · USB
$399.99 · $200.00/TB
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Samsung T7 Portable SSD 1TB Titan Gray, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Up to 1,050MB/s
1TB · USB
$200.91 · $200.91/TB
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SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 4TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC4T0T/AM, Gray
4TB · USB
$819.99 · $205.00/TB
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LEXAR SL500 4TB External SSD USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 Type-C Solid State Drive - Black
4TB · USB-C
$824.99 · $206.25/TB
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Lexar D70E 1TB Dual Drive External SSD, Up to 2000MB/s Read 1800MB/s Write
1TB · USB-C
$209.99 · $209.99/TB
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SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 1TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 2,000MB/s for Gaming, Students and Professionals, MU-PG1T0B/AM, Black (Renewed)
1TB · USB
$210.00 · $210.00/TB
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SANDISK 4TB Extreme Portable SSD (New Model) - up to 2000MB/s Transfer speeds - USB Type-C connectivity, Reliable Durability - Black - SDSSDE70-4T00-G25
4TB · USB-C
$841.12 · $210.28/TB
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SANDISK 1TB Extreme Portable SSD (New Model) - up to 2000MB/s Transfer speeds, USB Type-C connectivity, Reliable Durability - Black - SDSSDE70-1T00-G25
1TB · USB-C
$212.92 · $212.92/TB
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Samsung T9 Portable SSD 1TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External SSD, Up to 2,000 MB/s
1TB · USB
$213.58 · $213.58/TB
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SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 1TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC1T0H/AM, Blue
1TB · USB
$213.81 · $213.81/TB
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SANDISK Professional 4TB PRO-G40 SSD - Up to 3000MB/s, Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps), USB-C (10Gbps), IP68 dust/Water Resistance, External Solid State Drive - SDPS31H-004T-GBCND
4TB · Thunderbolt
$855.98 · $214.00/TB
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Samsung T7 Portable SSD 1TB Titan Gray, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Up to 1,050MB/s
1TB · USB
$214.99 · $214.99/TB
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Transcend ESD420 1TB Magnetic External SSD, Up to 2000MB/s, Supports Apple 4K ProRes HDR Record, MagSafe, iPhone17,16,15/iPad/Mac/Tablets/Windows/Android, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps Portable USB-C SSD
1TB · USB-C
$214.99 · $214.99/TB
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Corsair EX400U Survivor 2TB USB4 External SSD – Up to 4000 MB/s, IP55 Rugged Drive, Plug & Play for PC, Mac & iPad – Black
2TB · Thunderbolt
$429.99 · $215.00/TB
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Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD 2TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Up to 1,050 MB/s
2TB · USB
$429.99 · $215.00/TB
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Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External SSD, Up to 2,000 MB/s
2TB · USB
$433.43 · $216.72/TB
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SAMSUNG T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators and Gaming, External Solid State Drive (MU-PE2T0K/AM, 2022), Beige (Renewed)
2TB · USB
$436.00 · $218.00/TB
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SANDISK 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25
1TB · USB-C
$218.45 · $218.45/TB
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SANDISK 2TB Extreme Portable SSD (New Model) - up to 2000MB/s Transfer speeds - USB Type-C connectivity, Reliable Durability - Black - SDSSDE70-2T00-G25
2TB · USB-C
$439.99 · $220.00/TB
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Netac 512GB Extreme Portable SSD External Solid State Drives Up to 2000MB/s Read 1700MB/s Write Speed, USB 3.2 Gen.2 Business Travel Essential Supports Win to Go Dust-Resistant
0.5TB · USB-C
$112.99 · $220.68/TB
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SANDISK 1TB Extreme Portable SSD (New Model) - up to 2000MB/s Transfer speeds, USB Type-C connectivity, Reliable Durability - Black - SDSSDE70-1T00-G25
1TB · USB-C
$224.13 · $224.13/TB
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TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert P34F 512GB Portable External SSD World's First with Apple Find My Positioning & Searching Ultra-Fast 1,000MB/s Patent M663508 TPSEGE512G0C136
0.5TB · USB
$114.99 · $224.59/TB
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SANDISK 1TB Creator Phone SSD - Up to 1,000 MB/s - Compatible with MagSafe for Your USB-C Smartphone - Shoot in ProRes with iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max - SDSSDE62C-1T00-G25
1TB · USB-C
$224.99 · $224.99/TB
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SANDISK 1TB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-1T00-G25
1TB · USB-C
$224.99 · $224.99/TB
View on AmazonCapacity usually matters more than peak speed
For a large archive, a well-priced 2TB or 4TB drive can be more useful than a smaller benchmark leader. Faster interfaces matter most when large models are loaded or replaced frequently.
Match the interface to the enclosure and Mac
USB 10Gbps, USB4 and Thunderbolt are not interchangeable performance labels. The slowest part of the drive, enclosure, cable or port determines practical speed.
Use APFS for a Mac-only library
APFS is generally the natural format for a drive dedicated to modern macOS use. A cross-platform format may be preferable only when the same drive must regularly move between operating systems.
Frequently asked questions
Do local AI models need Thunderbolt storage?
Not always. USB 10Gbps can be adequate for an archive or smaller models. USB4 or Thunderbolt is more useful for frequent loading of very large models.
Should I buy 2TB or 4TB?
Choose the size that accommodates the projected library while retaining free space. A 4TB drive can offer better long-term flexibility when several model families and RAG datasets are stored.
Can I use a standard portable SSD?
Yes, provided it has a stable macOS connection, enough sustained performance and suitable capacity. Verify the included cable and supported interface.