G-Technology G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt 3
Editor’s Choice

The G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt 3 boasts dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining addition peripherals and a future-proof USB-C port (USB 3.1 Gen 1). It’s available in capacities from 4TB up to 12TB, with 7200RPM enterprise-class hard drives that are up to the rigors of professional storage. It’s simple enough to use but comes with unlimited free tech support should you need to troubleshoot.
Price: $400+
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Synology DiskStation DS1517

This five-bay NAS has a 10GbE LAN port and an expandable RAM module so you can build your own cloud for file sharing and remote access to your digital archive. You can hit a whopping 150TB by daisy-chaining via the drive’s Thunderbolt 3 connections. There’s a quad-core 1.7GHz processor, 2GB RAM, and four Gigabit LAN ports featuring failover and Link Aggregation.
Price: $600+
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QNAP TVS-882ST3

The QNAP TVS-882ST3 is an eight-bay Thunderbolt 3 Networked Attached Storage (NAS) device aimed at users who need (or favor) a build-your-own cloud device. It has a host of inputs including USB 3.1 (Type A and the new Type C, for starters) and an HDMI output. Its 2.5-inch bays accept hard drives or SSDs if you need high-speed throughout. It has a robust software package so you can set administrative privileges for file sharing and for running virtual machines.
Price: $2,399
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Lacie 2big

When it comes to photo storage, it feels like it can never be too big. But Lacie’s 2big, recently updated with Thunderbolt 3, is available up to an ample 20TB capacities with a pair of drive bays providing redundant storage or speedier workflows. It has front-loading memory card slots and a front-facing USB hub, so it will anchor your workflow. There are a pair of Thunderbolt 3 ports so you can daisy-chain other hard drives and peripherals.
Price: $849
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Promise Technology Pegasus3

The Pegasus3 is available for PCs or Macs. Both are available in four-, six- or eight-bay configurations offering between 16TB to 80TB of capacity. You’ll have multiple RAID options and a pair of fast Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining peripherals. The Pegasus3’s hard drives are hot-swappable.
Price: $1,499
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Samsung SSD T5

This ultra-portable SSD drive features a USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 interface for blazing transfer speeds up to 540 MB/s. The unibody aluminum enclosure is available in a blue finish in capacities of 250 and 500GB and in black in capacities of 1TB and 2TB. The drive includes a USB-C-to-A converter cable to ensure compatibility with older devices.
Price: $130
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WD My Book Duo

The new My Book Duo storage system features RAID-optimized WD Red hard drives inside to deliver high speeds of up to 360 MB/s sequential reads. Out of the box, My Book Duo is configured for RAID 0 but can be reconfigured using the included software utility for RAID 1 or JBOD. The drive features a USB Type-C port (USB 3.1/Gen 1) and a pair of USB Type-A ports (USB 3.0). It’s available in capacities from 4TB to 20TB.
Price: $260+
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