zoom_in Click to enlarge

Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 SSD

▲ ▼

description Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 SSD Overview

Sabrent offers powerful, high-capacity SSDs housed in reliable Thunderbolt enclosures. These drives are excellent for users needing massive amounts of fast, external storage for archival or large project libraries. While some newer models favor USB4, the Thunderbolt 3 versions remain highly capable and cost-effective for users upgrading older Mac models that lack native USB4 ports.

help Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 SSD FAQ

What speeds can I expect from a Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 external SSD?

Sabrent's Thunderbolt 3 external SSDs, such as the Rocket XTRM, can reach sequential read and write speeds of up to 2700 MB/s. This incredibly fast data transfer rate allows users to edit 4K video directly off the drive without experiencing lag.

Is a Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 SSD compatible with standard USB-C ports?

While they use the same physical connector, they will not achieve Thunderbolt 3 speeds when plugged into a standard USB-C port that lacks Thunderbolt controller chips. You must connect them to a computer with a dedicated Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 port to get the advertised performance.

Can I use the Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 SSD with an Apple M1 or M2 Mac?

Yes, Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 SSDs are fully backward compatible and work seamlessly with M1 and M2 Macs via their Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports. Mac users can format the drive to APFS to take full advantage of the high-speed NVMe technology.

Does the Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 SSD require an external power supply?

No, Sabrent's portable Thunderbolt 3 SSDs are bus-powered, meaning they draw all their required electrical power directly from the host computer's Thunderbolt port. This makes them highly portable and ideal for on-the-go professionals.

swap_horiz

Looking for Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 SSD alternatives? Compare top competitors ranked & scored

arrow_forward