I'm trying to set up a better file storage solution, and I'm curious about which NVMe drive brand is the most reliable. I've heard a lot about Western Digital (WD) and wondered if they're the best option. My files are really important to me, mainly photos, videos, and music, and they'll be stored on an external drive. Since my Mac Mini M4 will limit speeds, I'm particularly interested in options for NVMe drives and enclosures. Any recommendations?
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Definitely consider the Samsung 9100 Pro if you're looking for something top-notch, or the SN770 from Crucial for a good price point. But remember, the model matters too! For main drives, avoid the lower-end WD Blue if you're doing a lot of editing.
First off, never rely on just one drive to keep your data safe! Always have backups in at least two different locations. Now, concerning brands, I'd steer clear of WD right now. They've shifted focus away from SSDs to hard drives and there's been some negative feedback about their customer service and component changes in their products. You might want to check out Crucial and Kingston; they offer solid NVMe options. Samsung and Kioxia are also reliable. For peace of mind, consider mixing up your storage with both NVMe and HDDs for backups.
Overall, WD and Crucial usually have the best reputations for reliability. Samsung’s mostly solid too, though they've had some firmware issues in the past. Just ensure whatever you choose has DRAM—especially important for external drives since they don’t have access to system RAM!
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