Other drives perhaps make more sense for either macOS or Windows, but the SSD Pro4 is the best drive we’ve tested for those who want fast performance without having to think about what platform they’re plugging into.
Corsair combines impressive USB4 speed and a phone-friendly magnetic back at a surprisingly reasonable price. For most people looking for fast, future-proof storage, this is the drive to buy right now.
Seagate’s sleek metal-clad drive looks and feels like a premium, slender flash drive, a its 2TB top capacity is somewhat uncommon in this space. And it ships with some nice software extras. But its performance can’t keep up with the best flash drives, let alone true portable SSDs.
Corsair has unveiled a new external SSD that is compatible with USB4 and Thunderbolt 4. It can achieve speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s and supports select iPhones with MagSafe compatibility.