10 Best Thunderbolt External Hard Drives of December 2025

• The LaCie d2 Professional is the go-to external desktop hard drive for creatives using SSD-based laptops or all-in-one-computers with limited storage capacity
• Easily edit and archive projects with 4TB of capacity and speeds of up to 240MB/s
• Seamlessly connect to USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 computers and enjoy reduced noise and vibration thanks to an aluminum form factor
• Equipped with BarraCuda Pro enterprise-class drive for ultimate reliability and performance
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included five-year limited warranty including Rescue Data Recovery Services

LaCie

• With 8TB of colossal space on this portable external hard drive, store 200 plus titles with an external hard drive and hub built exclusively for Xbox
• Dual front facing USB 3.0 ports can charge mobile devices, controllers, and gaming accessories
• This game drive lets you dive into the action with a quick step by step setup and plug and play USB 3.0 connectivity
• Enjoy seamless, no lag performance thanks to high speed USB 3.0
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 1 year limited warranty and 1 year rescue recovery service

Seagate

• Enjoy high-speed file transfers and extreme in-field durability with Rugged Thunderbolt USB-C, an external hard drive
• For those who have a need for speed, transfer files with speeds of up to 130MB/s using the integrated Thunderbolt cable that seamlessly wraps around the enclosure when not in use
• Trek confidently with a portable external hard drive that’s drop, dust, and water resistant
• Includes a one-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with an included three-year limited warranty protection plan and Rescue Data Recovery services

LaCie

• This factory refurbished product is tested & certified by Apple to be 100% working and shows no signs of use. Includes all original accessories, Plus a 90 day Apple warranty. Battery & exterior case has been replaced during Apple's refurbishing process
• 1.4 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache
• 4 GB of 1600 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory - Up to 12 Hours of Battery Life, OS X Mavericks
• 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display; Intel HD Graphics 5000
• 128 GB PCIe-based flash storage

Apple

• This Calumet Bundle Includes A LaCie Mobile Drive External Hard Drive with 2TB of Capacity and Ivation Hard Drive Carrying Case
• High-capacity portable external hard drive for on-the-go creatives
• Works with Mac and Windows out of the box; Connects via USB-C for high-speed data transfers
• Offers USB 3.0 cable for connectivity to legacy computers; Slim, travel-friendly design
• Includes one-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps plan

Calumet

• EXTREME DATA TRANSFER AND SPACIOUS STORAGE – This Nekteck Thunderbolt 3 External Drive provides (2300MB/s read speed ; 1400MB/s write speed) No more waiting for many hours on transferring big files because of the NVNE and Thunderbolt 3 technology
• BIGGER STORAGE CAPACITY AND OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE With 480 GB this device is perfect for anyone who needs a reliable and fast data back up or needs an instant storage upgrade. Great for storing HD movies videos, music files and other data
• PLUG and PLAY and EASY to USE: No need for external power or separate Thunderbolt 3 cable. The device has a built in cable that is capable of up to 40Gbps speed (Note: This will NOT work with USB C ports. Note: Some Thunderbolt 3 ports have reduced speed of 20GB only. (2 Lane)
• BUILT TO LAST with HEAT DISSIPATION FEATURE. This Nekteck external hard drive has a temperature reduction technology to avoid overheat and prolong its maximum performance.We also offer 12 month warranty and after-sales support to ensure that you are getting what you’ll pay for.
• NOTE: This product will not be recognized as an external bootable drive if you try to run Bootcamp off it. This will NOT work with Bootcamp.

Nekteck

• Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and a single USB-C port with support for USB 3.1 Gen 1
• Daisy chaining for up to 5 additional devices
• High-speed data transfers
• Solid, all-aluminum case makes for durability and stylish looks
• 5-year limited manufacturer's warranty

G-Technology

• Enjoy 2TB of capacity for photos, playlists, docs, and more
• Use seamlessly with Mac, Windows, USB-C, and USB 3.0
• Back up files with a single click or schedule automatic backups
• Turn footage into flawless productions with one free month of Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty.

LaCie

• Perfect for creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts
• Time Machine compatibility
• Includes high performance USB 3.0 port
• Interface speeds up to 10 Gbps
• Thunderbolt 2 interface with cable included
• Comes formatted in HFS+ for use with Macs
• Can be formatted to NTFS for use with PCs
• TAA compliant - Made in Japan

BUFFALO

• TRANSFER IN A FLASH: Transfers files nearly 9.5x faster than external hard disk drive (HDD). Reads up to 1,050 MB/s / Writes up to 1,000 MB/s on USB 3.2 gen 2 supported devices*.
• *SAMSUNG RECOMMENDS users to download the latest firmware update via the included Portable SSD Software 1.0 to ensure optimal performance
• Data transfer speed may vary depending on the user’s PC environment and the types of data being transferred. USB 3.2 Gen2 and UASP support are required for maximum transfer speed (1,050MB/s)**
• **SAMSUNG RECOMMENDS the usage of the included USB Type-C to C and USB Type-C to A cables. Non-original cables may cause performance degradation due to the varying internal resistance and maximum allowable currency
• BUILT STRONG & SECURE: Shock-resistant and withstands drops from 6ft.
• ADVANCED HEAT CONTROL: DYNAMIC THERMAL GUARD (DTG) TECHNOLOGY protects the T7(T7 Touch) from overheating by automatically slowing down data transfer if necessary. DTG technology enhances product safety and reliability by preventing the T7(T7 Touch) from reaching an excessively high temperature
• PASSWORD SECURITY

SAMSUNG