Cheapest 4TB Thunderbolt SSD For Mac: Is It Worth It?
20In this video, we dive deep into the world of external storage solutions, focusing on the cheapest 4TB Thunderbolt SSD available for Mac users. If you're wondering whether it's worth investing in a Thunderbolt SSD for your MacBook Pro or Apple Silicon device, you're in the right place! We’ll explore how to build a cheap Thunderbolt drive using the ACASIS Thunderbolt enclosure, showcasing the process to create a powerful and fast external Mac SSD. Throughout the video, we’ll compare various options to help you understand if this Thunderbolt 4 SSD is the best choice for your needs. Discover why a Thunderbolt SSD could be the fastest external SSD drive for your Mac and uncover the benefits of choosing a Thunderbolt SSD over traditional USB drives. Is the cheapest Thunderbolt SSD for Mac really a good deal? Tune in as we evaluate performance, cost, and compatibility, ensuring you make an informed decision for your storage needs. Don't miss out on this comprehensive guide to finding the best external Thunderbolt SSD for your Mac! Make sure to watch until the end for tips on maximizing your Thunderbolt SSD experience!
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MacBook Pro on Amazon https://geni.us/Apple_MacBook_Pro
ACASIS TBU401 enclosure direct from the ACASIS website https://geni.us/Acasis-TBU401
ACASIS TBU401 enclosure at Amazon https://geni.us/u9A5heL
Crucial 4TB P3 at Amazon https://geni.us/Crucial-P3-4TB
Video chapters:
00:00 Intro and explanation
03:07 What's in the box of the Crucial P3
03:53 What's in the box of the Acasis TBU401
05:55 How to open up the enclosure
06:45 How to put the drive together
12:32 How to format the SSD
17:28 Synthetic disk speed test
19:54 Real world disk speed test
24:08 Real world disk speed test results
25:29 End summary
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