5.0.CalDigit will ultimately produce two types of external drives in its rugged Tuff lineup. See all 32 - All listings for this product. Item 7 NEW WD My Passport Ultra 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive For Mac 7 - NEW WD My Passport Ultra 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive For Mac. Package Contents: Seagate One Touch portable storage 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) cable Quick start guide Downlodable Toolkit Backup Software 2-year Rescue Data Recovery Services 1-year Mylio Create plan3 4-month membership Adobe Creative Cloud. Dimensions: 0.46' x 3.07' x 4.52' Weight: 0.33 lb.The archive box looks like one of those old video game cartridge cases that you’d find back in the 90’s at your local video rental store. Spinning hard drive versions of the CalDigit Tuff already max out speed wise, because the 7200 RPM drive itself is the bottleneck, not the interface.I’m a big fan of QuickBench when it comes to performing benchmark tests for HDDs and SSDs, and the CalDigit Tuff performed well across several different speed tests:QuickBench measurements showcase respectable read and write speeds Video walkthroughSubscribe to 9to5Mac’s YouTube channel now DesignThe CalDigit Tuff ships with a silicon protector in one of five fun colors, and is enclosed in a handy archive box. The current MacBook models only support USB 3.1 Gen 1, which has an effective maximum throughput of 5 Gb/s.For those of you opting for the 1 TB SSD-version, which will be launching later in the year, the wider throughput on future Macs will result in an actual speed increase from 450 MB/s to 550 MB/s. CalDigit has incorporated the USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface, which produces transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s, ensuring that these drives can take advantage of future Mac hardware equipped with USB 3.1 Gen 2 support. But the spinning 7200 RPM hard drive-equipped models aren’t too shabby either, producing speeds that hover around ~125 MB/s in my QuickBench tests.One of the best things about these drives is the fact that they’re future-proof.
![]() Hard Drive Usb 2 Portable Storage 18Speed is also important, and while the hard drive-equipped version I tested pales in comparison to the speeds afforded by a solid state drive, it was fast enough to handle my Final Cut Pro X video editing workflow. It’s bus-powered, which means I can just plug in the included ThunderBolt 3 cable, which is compatible with USB 3.1, and I’m ready to start working. ConvenienceThe most important thing about the CalDigit Tuff in my personal workflow is convenience. If you drop it, or expose it to harsh environments, it’s going to do a much better job of keeping your data safe than the average external drive will. IP57 provides limited dust protection, and means that the Tuff can withstand water immersion for up to 30 minutes in up to 1 meter of water.The Tuff can therefore withstand the rigors associated with traveling with your MacBook. It serves as a both a shock absorber and a water and dust dam that helps the drive meet its IP57 certification. Microsoft rdc for mac gatewayConclusionI’ve tried several different USB-C enabled hard drives with my MacBook, such as G-Technology’s G Drive, but the CalDigit Tuff is my favorite MacBook external drive thus far. CalDigit also includes a USB-C to USB-A cable for legacy connections to older hardware, and while it’s pre-formatted for Macs, the drive can be used with Windows machines with a little massaging. Granted, I won’t see any benefits on the hard drive version of the Tuff, but those who opt for the upcoming SSD version will get a nice surprise, if we make the solid assumption that the new MacBooks will ship with ThunderBolt 3 support in tow.The silicon protector is there for more than just looks, it’s a shock protector and water/dust protectorThe Tuff drive is nice and quiet when data is being transferred, and features an LED status indicator that isn’t overly bright so as to serve as a distraction. ![]()
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