Adding storage

[Black_Mage]

So it's possible to upgrade the internal storage of a new Mac, but my response to this video is HELL NO!

I bought an external 8 TB Samsung SSD, and it was a fraction of cost of buying that much internal storage at the time of purchase and way easier than trying to replace the storage. For the purpose of proof of concept, this is a neat video, but I highly recommend not doing this.

SSD options added later

VectoTech 16TB External SSD USB-C Portable Solid State Drive (USB 3.1 Gen 2) | 3D NAND Flash | Rapid

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Oyen Digital 16TB SSD MiniPro RAID V4 USB-C Portable Solid State Drive

The MiniPro RAID V4 is a rugged dual-drive system offering the latest USB-C connection for compatibility with all USB and Thunderbolt 3 & 4. The shockproof design features an aluminum body encased in a silicon rubber sleeve for maximum protection and impact resistance.

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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

Introducing the SanDisk Desk Drive — a complete desktop backup solution designed with the higher capacity of an HDD, but with the speed and reliability of an SSD. With capacities of up to 8TB, it’s the perfect home base to quickly back up your favorite and important content. (1 TB = 1 trillion by...

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SanDisk 8TB Extreme Portable SSD - 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

Your life’s an adventure. To capture and keep its best moments, you need fast, high-capacity storage that accelerates every move. 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds let you store your content and creations on a fast drive that fits seamlessly into your active lifestyle. Up to two-meter drop ...

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SAMSUNG T5 EVO Portable SSD 8TB, USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Solid State Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 460MB/s for Gaming and Content Creation, MU-PH8T0S/AM, Black

We went big and made it portable. It’s the T5 EVO—an ideal choice for gamers and content creators. This SSD is engineered to handle large file transfers while still small and nimble enough to take along on all your adventures. *Based on a free fall shock test conducted under controlled conditions...

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Titanium Micro 8TB External SSD, Titanium One Portable SSD - Up to 500MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C USBA, Rugged IP66 Water Resistance, Drop Proof, External Solid State Drive Storage for PC Mac Smartphone

The Titanium Micro 8TB External SSD, also known as the Titanium One Portable SSD, is a premium storage solution designed for maximum performance and durability. Offering an expansive 8TB capacity, this SSD is perfect for users who need extensive storage for high-resolution videos, large files, ga...

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[sevoneone]

External storage is not always practical depending on the situation. Obviously, this is not a regular upgrade path the general public can do. However, if there were enough skilled people offering these upgrades as a service and, even with a labor cost, the upgrade averaged half of what Apple charges for the same upgrade it might put pressure on Apple to make their storage upgrades more reasonably priced.

 

[FreakinEurekan]

...might put pressure on Apple to make their storage upgrades more reasonably priced.

I seriously doubt it would make any difference at all. In fact, Apple would LOVE for people to do this sort of upgrade... easy rejection of warranty issues! "Non-original part installed by non-qualified service technician"

 

[JPack]

Lack of skill will prevent this from being done outside of Asia. In China, every other repair shop offers storage upgrades for iPhone and Mac.

 

[maflynn]

It’s more feasible for Mac minis and studios, even so, I opted for external storage for my studio. I didn’t think it was worth the risk - YMMV