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Compatible SSD with M2 MacBook Air

I've just purchased an M2 MacBook Air 16/512 and would like to add an SSD (2T). I would appreciate this amazing communities input on the best equipment. Thanks in advance. mf


Posted on Jul 22, 2022 8:20 PM

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Posted on Jul 23, 2022 5:33 AM

If you are referring to external SSD drives, it all depends on what sort of speeds you want and what your budget is. The fastest speeds will be obtained with Thunderbolt Drives. USB based drives will be quite a bit cheaper but won't be nearly as fast.


If buying USB based drives, most ay manufacturers products will be fine.


If the speeds and budget allow for higher transfer speeds, I would check out OWC (also have a selection of less expensive USB based drives:

https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/external-storage/ssd


This page has both single and multi drive configurations.

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Jul 23, 2022 5:33 AM in response to maf444

If you are referring to external SSD drives, it all depends on what sort of speeds you want and what your budget is. The fastest speeds will be obtained with Thunderbolt Drives. USB based drives will be quite a bit cheaper but won't be nearly as fast.


If buying USB based drives, most ay manufacturers products will be fine.


If the speeds and budget allow for higher transfer speeds, I would check out OWC (also have a selection of less expensive USB based drives:

https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/external-storage/ssd


This page has both single and multi drive configurations.

Compatible SSD with M2 MacBook Air

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