Best External SSD for base spec M1 Macbook Air?

[MPW99]

Hi team,

Wondering if anyone has an external ssd for macbook air (m1), wife needs it to edit videos on Final Cut pro - sounds like my first choice the Samsung t7 might not be that great, and Lacie has quality issues, now thinking a G-Technology, any input appreciated.

Price is not an issue, just want quality!

Thanks!

 

[MPW99]

Hi team,

Wondering if anyone has an external ssd for macbook air (m1), wife needs it to edit videos on Final Cut pro - sounds like my first choice the Samsung t7 might not be that great, and Lacie has quality issues, now thinking a G-Technology, any input appreciated.

Price is not an issue, just want quality!

Thanks!

external ssd recommendation#

 

[Juicy Box]

You didn't mention what size you need.

Price is not an issue, just want quality!

You could get a Samsung X5 or a TB3 enclosure with NVMe.

This would be a lot faster than the T7.

 

[MPW99]

You didn't mention what size you need.


You could get a Samsung X5 or a TB3 enclosure with NVMe.

This would be a lot faster than the T7.

1 - 2tb is fine!

 

[Clix Pix]

Samsung X5 and Samsung T7 are both terrific and work just fine with my M1 MBP as well as with my older intel 2018 MBP.

 

[jdb8167]

Claims that extended performance is better than most others. Also it is a USB4 drive so it does USB-C and Thunderbolt compatibility. Haven't used it myself but it's probably what I would pick up.

 

[ondert]

Sabrent Rocket is quite good for Macs since it uses Phison controller.
Both my wife and I are using Jeyi TB3 enclosure with 1 tb Sabrent Rocket nvme ssd. We got them from Aliexpress. That was the cheapest yet versatile solution for us.

 

[Clix Pix]

I tend to stick with the brands I know are reliable: Samsung, SanDisk, G-Drive..... I never fool around with using an enclosure kind of setup, I much prefer buying the thing already put together by the manufacturer.

 

[mj_]

sounds like my first choice the Samsung t7 might not be that great

What made you come to that conclusion?

 

[Clix Pix]

No problem with my Samsung T7 here..... I've used it on both my 2018 MBP and my M1 MBP. Works a treat!