Are you running out of storage on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or in iCloud? Then an external SSD offers a solution. There are many models to choose from, but we have listed the Black Friday deals for you that are really worth it.
Too little (iCloud) storage? Get an external SSD
It’s 2024 and Apple still only gives you 5 GB of storage in iCloud as standard. Not only is that very little, it is certainly not enough to back up all your photos and videos. Of course, it is an option to take out a storage subscription, but that is yet another addition to your monthly costs. Are there no alternatives? Certainly!
Fortunately, Apple has chosen to build a USB-C port into the phone since the iPhone 15. The iPads and Macs had been switching to this connection for a while. And that offers the great advantage that you can now use any modern external SSD with all your Apple devices. Below we have listed the best options for you.
Synology BeeDrive: The all-in-one solution
Synology’s brand is likely to connect most people to very extensive but fairly expensive network storage. However, the company has recently added the BeeDrive to its range. Basically it is just an external SSD with 1, 2 or 4 TB, but it is the extra functions that make it so incredibly useful. Connect it to your Mac for initial setup. You can then directly transfer files to it or have entire folders backed up.
Do you want to use it with your iPhone? This of course also works wired, but you can also choose to use the drive wirelessly. BeeDrive’s handy app ensures that all your photos are automatically backed up automatically. If you want, even use the backup feature combined with iCloud Photos.
The BeeDrive is now on sale at Amazon during Black Friday. You can buy it from there €143.99 for the 1TB version. The larger variants are even cheaper in comparison.
- Check out the 1TB BeeDrive at Amazon for $143.99
- Check out the BeeDrive with 2TB at Amazon for €205.76
- View the BeeDrive with 4 TB at Megekko for € 359
Lexar SL500M: an SSD with MagSafe
What does the ultimate SSD for iPhone need? That’s right, a way to attach it directly to your phone. The Lexar SL500 has that, thanks to an integrated MagSafe magnet. You can easily click this SSD onto the back of your phone. In terms of read and write speeds, the Lexar is on par with the Samsung – the company also mentions 2000 MB/s. That is enough to write ProRes and 4K videos directly from the Camera app to the external SSD. This is of real added value, especially if you want to film professionally with your iPhone.
The Lexar SL500M MagSafe Portable SSD is the cheapest at Coolblue during Black Friday. The 1 TB costs € 160 there, but in the past it has already dropped below just 150 euros. The really good deal is the 2TB version. You buy this for €199 instead of the recommended retail price of €259.99.
Samsung T9: just a good external SSD
The Samsung T-series has been the most popular external SSD for years. We have now arrived at the Samsung Portable SSD T9. It offers read and write speeds of up to 2000 MB/s and is compatible with Mac, iPad and iPhone (and Windows and Android, for enthusiasts). In terms of size, you should think of a credit card, but slightly thicker of course. Additional advantage: it is fall-resistant up to a height of 3 meters. The writing speed is also useful for people who want to shoot videos in ProRes format with the iPhone. The T9 can handle that.
So the Samsung T9 Portable is the no-nonsense option for anyone who wants more storage for their Apple devices. On Black Friday you can get the T9 cheapest at Megekko. Here the version with 1 TB costs only €109.90.
Even more Black Friday
Isn’t this the Black Friday deal you were waiting for? Then take a look at our Black Friday 2024 overview page. There you will find all links to stores, as well as the very best deals at a glance. This way you will certainly find your ultimate Black Friday purchase of 2024.
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