Which would be best for backing up a mac with time machine function?

This question cannot be answered with a single simple solution. First, all hard drives deteriorate over time, even SSDs. In selecting a backup drive start with the size of the drive in your Mac. I like to double the backup drive size, so if you have 2GB drive then at least 4GB backup drive. Secondly, it is important to know the expected life of the backup drive and build it into your computing solution to be replaced before that happens. So if the expected life say of an HD is 3-5yrs, plan to replace it in that time. Yes it could last longer, but how valuable is your data? These days, cloud backup services are inexpensive and reliable, and provide an excellent retrieval system should your computer fail. I have purchased a massive 18TB drive, but it is for video archival and it does not run 24/7 as a backup so I expect it to last a very long time. Hope this helps.

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Does it have a power..? Fan?

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SanDisk Professional 4TB G-DRIVE PRO - Enterprise-Class Desktop Hard Drive, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, 7200RPM Ultrastar Drive Inside - SDPH51J-004T-MBAAD

SanDisk Professional 4TB G-DRIVE PRO - Enterprise-Class Desktop Hard Drive, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, 7200RPM Ultrastar Drive Inside - SDPH51J-004T-MBAAD

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Brand
SanDisk
Colour
Space Grey
Compatible devices
Desktop Laptop
Connectivity technology
USB
Digital storage capacity
4 TB
Hard disk description
7200RPM drive

⚡Dual Thunderbolt 3 (20Gbps) ports

💾4TB Enterprise-class 7200RPM Ultrastar drive

🔗Daisy chaining up to 5 devices

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Description

⚡ Store Fast, Work Faster — Power Your Creative Empire

EXPAND YOUR SETUP EFFORTLESSLY - Daisy chain up to 5 additional devices to build a powerhouse creative workstation.
MASSIVE 4 TB ENTERPRISE STORAGE - Store and access massive multimedia projects with a high-performance 7200RPM Ultrastar drive inside.
BUILT TO LAST WITH PREMIUM ALUMINUM - Sleek, durable enclosure designed for professional environments backed by a 5-year limited warranty.
BLAZING FAST THUNDERBOLT 3 CONNECTIVITY - Experience ultra-low latency and up to 20Gbps transfer speeds for seamless workflows.
PLUG PLAY MAC READY WINDOWS COMPATIBLE - Optimized for Mac out of the box, with easy reformatting for Windows users.

The SanDisk Professional 4TB G-DRIVE PRO is an enterprise-class desktop hard drive featuring dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and USB-C connectivity. Equipped with a 7200RPM Ultrastar drive, it delivers up to 200MB/s transfer speeds, ideal for high-demand multimedia editing. Its daisy chaining capability supports up to 5 additional devices, all housed in a durable aluminum enclosure with a 5-year limited warranty, making it a reliable choice for professionals seeking speed, capacity, and expandability.

Specifications

ASIN	B098SBSKNG
Additional Features	Compact
Best Sellers Rank	#125,005 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #541 in External Hard Drives
Brand	SanDisk Professional
Built-In Media	Manual , Cable
Cache Memory Installed Size	4
Color	Space Grey
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Laptop
Connectivity Technology	USB
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (243)
Data Transfer Rate	200 Megabits Per Second
Digital Storage Capacity	4 TB
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Hard Disk Description	Enterprise-class 7200RPM Ultrastar drive
Hard Disk Form Factor	3.5 Inches
Hard Disk Interface	eSATA
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	7200
Hard-Drive Size	4 TB
Hardware Connectivity	Thunderbolt
Hardware Platform	Mac, PC
Installation Type	External Hard Drive
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness	21L x 13W x 4.6Th centimeters
Item Weight	1.23 kg
Manufacturer	Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Media Speed	200.0
Mfr Part Number	SDPH51J-004T-NBAAD
Model Name	G-DRIVE PRO
Model Number	SDPH51J-004T-NBAAD
Number of Items	1
Read Speed	200 Megabytes Per Second
Specific Uses For Product	Business, Multimedia, Personal
UPC	718037891668
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	1 year

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