Best Time Machine External Hard Drives in 2026

Sleek profile design with a matte, smudge resistance finish

Plug and play; Easy to use with no software to install. Requires reformatting for Mac OS v10.12 /OS X v10.11 / v10.1

Quickly add more storage capacity to your PC and other compatible devices

Easily store and access 2TB to content on the go with the Seagate Portable Drive, a USB external hard drive

Designed to work with Windows or Mac computers, this external hard drive makes backup a snap just drag and drop

To get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition no software required

Adding extra storage for your videos, music, photos, and files..Date transfer rate:5Gbps

Transfer data at maximum speed with USB 3.0; USB 2.0 compatible

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Shock, drops up to 4 feet, dust and water resistant for all-terrain use

For Mac compatibility this Hard Drive requires reformatting. Refer to Application Guide for more details

Password protection built in

This external drive includes a USB cable that works seamlessly with Windows, Mac, and Chromebook laptops (purchase adapter separately for use with USB-C computers. Reformatting may be required for use with Time Machine).

The perfect complement to personal aesthetic, this portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure.

Up to 5TB capacity helps keep all your memories in one place—simply plug in via USB 3.0 to back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups.

High-capacity add-on storage

Fast data transfers

Plug-and-play ready for Windows PCs

Designed for Mac

Software for device management and backup with password protection. (Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply. User account registration may be required.)

256-bit AES hardware encryption

✔ Ultra Slim and Sturdy Metal Design: Merely 0.4 inch thick. All-Aluminum anti-scratch model delivers remarkable strength and durability, keeping this portable hard drive running cool and quiet

✔ A Reliable Game Drive: This PS4 external hard drive features fast and stable performance for PS4, PS4 Pro, and Xbox One, does not refuse or delete a game. Compatible with Microsoft Windows and Mac OS(10.6.5 and above) in the meantime

✔ Improve PC Performance: Powered by USB 3.0 technology, this USB hard drive is much faster than - but still compatible with - USB 2.0 backup drive, allowing for super fast transfer speed at up to 5 Gbit/s

【Ultra-Fast Data Transfers 】- The external hard drive works with the USB 3.0 thickened copper core cable to provide super fast transfer speed. The theoretical read speed is as high as 110MB/s-133MB/s, and the write speed is as high as 103MB/s.

【Ultra-thin and quiet】-The motherboard adopts JMicron 578 noise-free solution, giving you a quiet working environment. Lightweight and portable size designed to fit in your pocket for easy portability.

【Compatibility】Compatible with PS4/xbox one/Windows/Linux/Mac/Android / stable and fast loading on game consoles no difference from fast transmission when using on PC

Massive capacity, up to 18TB capacity (1 1TB = one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.)

Includes software for device management and backup with password protection (Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply. User account registration may be required.)

256-bit AES hardware encryption

Store and access 2TB of photos and files on the go, with Seagate Backup Plus Slim, an external hard drive for Mac and Windows

This portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure, and is a stylish USB drive

Simply plug this external hard drive for Mac and Windows into a computer via the included USB 3.0 cable to back up files with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups; Reformatting may be required for use with Time Machine

Store and access 4TB of photos and files with Seagate backup Plus portable, an on-the-go USB drive for Mac and Windows

The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, This portable external hard Drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure

Great as a laptop hard drive or PC Hard drive, simply Plug in via USB 3.0 to back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Reformatting may be required for use with time Machine.

Auto backup with included WD Backup software and Time Machine compatibility

Password protection with hardware encryption

Trusted storage built with WD reliability

SECURITY FIRST: Securely and easily manage photos, videos, movies, and more with password activated hardware encryption

STYLISH & SPACIOUS: Stylish tone-on-tone fabric design works seamlessly with USB-C and USB 3.0 laptops and PCs

PLUG & PLAY: The perfect external hard drive for Windows or Mac, simply back up files with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups (Reformatting may be required for use with Time Machine)

High speed USB 3.0 for universal, high-speed data transfer

Solid, stylish all-aluminum case for durability

With capacities up to 10TB for multimedia intensive files (Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment.)

Ultra-fast transfer rates with USB 3.0 interface

The Passport for Mac is HFS+ journaled so it works right out of the box with your Mac computer, but it can be reformatted for Windows. It is also compatible with Apple Time Machine backup software.

Password protection and hardware encryption

Designed for Mac and Time Machine ready

Password protection with hardware encryption

Reimagined design

Fantom Drives GFORCE 3 Pro 7200RPM external hard drive is formatted for Windows and can easily be formatted for Mac

Transfer rates up to 250MB/s depending on capacity and up to 30% faster than 5400RPM drives. USB 3.0 cable included. Compatible with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 (cable sold separately)

Fanless hard-bodied aluminum provides protection for drives and doubles as a heat sink to keep temperatures cool and operation quiet

Glyph Blackbox Plus comes preformatted HFS+ with Journaling and is Time Machine compatible out of the box. A simple reformat is all it takes for the Blackbox Plus to work with Windows systems.

Up to 140 mb/s

5 Year Hardware Warranty

Easy backups: Apple Time Machine and Windows File History ready

Rugged, Flexible, & Space Efficient : built-in shock isolation to protect drive while using non-skid rubber feet for secure horizontal use and matching vertical stand

Compatible: use with Mac, Windows, and Linux machines; PS4 and Xbox consoles; and Smart TVs

Waterproof and Shockproof portable hard drive designed specifically for Apple Mac

Ultra-absorbent silicone casing protects your hard drive and keeps your data safe

Ultra-fast USB3.1 interface, backwards compatible with USB3.0

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 10TB of massive capacity and speeds of upto 240MB/s

Seamlessly connect to USB C and Thunderbolt 3 computers and enjoy reduced noise and vibration thanks to an aluminum form factor

USB-C (10Gbps) drive for fast backup with up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write (1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.)

High-capacity, enterprise-class Ultrastar 7200RPM drive inside

Mac Ready, Apple Time Machine compatible; easily reformatted for Windows

Fantom Drives Gforce 3 external hard drive comes preformatted for Windows and can easily be formatted for Mac. No software installation required and is ready to use

USB 3.2 Gen 1 allows for transfer speeds up to 5Gbps. Comes with USB cable and is backwards compatible to USB 2.0. Comes with eSATA and FireWire port as well for specialized uses

Hard bodied aluminum provides protection for drives and doubles as a heat sink to keep temperatures cool and operation quiet

Performance for creative pros

Quad interface

Formatted for Mac

Fantom Drives Gforce 3 Professional external hard drive comes preformatted for Windows and can easily be formatted for Mac. No software installation required and is ready to use

7200RPM hard drives experience 33% faster performance than regular 5400RPM drives. USB 3.2 Gen 1 allows for transfer speeds up to 5Gbps. Comes with USB cable and is backwards compatible to USB 2.0. Comes with eSATA port as well for specialized uses

Hard bodied aluminum provides protection for drives and doubles as a heat sink to keep temperatures cool and operation quiet

7200 RPM hard drive for extremely fast file transfers

USB 3.0 PC compatible plug-and-play. Compatible w/ Mac after formatting

Schedule automatic backups for your PC with Buffalo Backup Utility

Ultra-fast USB 3.0 connectivity

Works with Apple Time Machine

Password protection with hardware encryption

Compatible with Time Machine software

FireWire 800 or USB 2.0 plug-and-play

Use the same drive interchangeably on both Mac and PC computers

Aluminium body for better cooling and protection

Formatted in Mac Extended Journaled for you to use on Mac OS only. Hot Swappable and Plug and Play

Works with Time Machine software, USB Bus Powered - No External Power Needed,