Christmas is fast approaching, so you definitely shouldn't delay buying gifts. As is our custom, you can already find several articles with various tips in our magazine. But this time we will focus on a rather specific group of fans Applu – for Apple Mac users. Macs offer super-fast SSD storage, but they suffer from its smaller size. This can be easily compensated for by purchasing an external drive, which already achieves great transfer speeds and fits comfortably in your pocket. But which model should you choose?
WD Elements Portable
WD Elements Portable
Pro For undemanding users who just need somewhere to store their work data, movies, music or multimedia in general, the WD Elements Portable external drive can be very useful. It is available in capacities from 750 GB to 5 TB, thanks to which it can target practically any user and safely store their data. Thanks to the USB 3.0 interface, it is also not far behind in terms of transfer speeds. Of course, it also has a lightweight body with compact dimensions.
WD My Passport
WD My Passport
A relatively more stylish alternative is the WD My Passport external drive. It is available in sizes from 1 TB to 5 TB and also offers a USB 3.0 interface for fast file and folder transfers. This model can instantly become an indispensable travel companion, which, thanks to its compact dimensions, fits comfortably in a laptop bag or pocket. It also includes special software for encrypting user data, which can be more than useful in some cases. However, if the black version does not suit you, there is also a choice of blue and red varianty.
WD My Passport Ultra for Mac
My Passport Ultra for Mac
If you have someone in your life whom you would like to please with a truly premium gift, then definitely choose the WD My Passport. Ultra for Mac. This external drive is available in 4TB and 5TB storage versions, and its greatest attraction is its precise workmanship. This piece is made of aluminum, which makes it very similar in design to Apple computers themselves. Thanks to the USB-C connection, it can also be easily connected. Again, there is no lack of special software from the manufacturer and you will also be pleased with the wide range of uses. Since the drive offers such high storage, in addition to the data itself, it can also be used to back up the device via Time Machine.
WD Elements SE SSD
WD Elements SE SSD
However, a classic (platter) external drive is not for everyone. If you need to use it for applications and more demanding content, for example, it is necessary for the drive to achieve high transfer speeds. This is the domain of so-called SSD drives, which include the WD Elements SE SSD. This model benefits primarily from its minimalistic design, incredibly low weight, equal to only 27 grams, and high read speed (up to 400 MB/s). The disk is specifically available in sizes with 480GB, 1TB and 2TB storage. However, since it is an SSD type, it is necessary to count on a higher price, for which the user gets significantly higher speed.
WD My Passport GO SSD
WD My Passport GO SSD
Another very successful SSD drive is the WD My Passport GO SSD. This model offers a read and write speed of up to 400 MB/s and can therefore ensure smooth operation. It can easily handle, for example, storing applications, which is helped by the storage capacity of 0,5 TB or 2 TB. Of course, the precise design with rubberized sides for greater durability is also a given, and the compact dimensions and low weight are also pleasing. There is also a choice of three colors variant. The disc is available in blue, black and yellow.
WD MyPassport SSD
WD MyPassport SSD
But what if even 400 MB/s is not enough? In that case, you need to reach for an even more powerful SSD drive, and the WD My Passport SSD can be a great candidate. This product offers more than double the transfer speed thanks to the NVMe interface, which is thanks to the read speed of 1050 MB/s and the write speed of up to 1000 MB/s. It is also available in versions with 0,5TB, 1TB and 2TB storage and in four colors, respectively in gray, blue, red and yellow. All this is perfectly rounded off by a stylish design and the presence of a universal USB-C toonewhich.
WD Elements Desktop
WD Elements Desktop
If you have someone in your area who would love to expand their storage, but has no plans to get an external drive because they won't be transferring it, get smart. In that case, your attention should be focused on the WD Elements Desktop product. Although it is a "standard" (plateau) external disk, its use in practice looks a little different. This piece could rather be described as home storage, which can hold the data of practically the entire household. Thanks to the USB 3.0 interface, it also offers relatively decent transfer speeds. In any case, the most important thing about this model is its storage capacity. It starts at a great 4 TB in itself, while there is also an option with 16 TB of storage, which makes the drive a great partner for backing up more than one Mac.
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I have had the first piece for about 6 years and it works flawlessly. Unfortunately terribly slow. My passport didn't work out very well because I complained about it twice, then I preferred to get my money back. I bought from the original Lacie distributor. I have peace of mind