For the majority of users, a SATA SSD (like Samsung EVO 860) in a USB3/USB-C enclosure (like an Orico with UASP) is 500MB/s and more than fast enough for a lot work. MacOS security policies are continuously updated, so some users may encounter software that is not distributed by Apple incompatible with macOS. Portable SSD Software included in Samsung Portable SSDs may run into such incompatibility issue. Examples A 'System Extension Blocked' message appears when installing Samsung Portable SSD Software.
I just received this response from Samsung today after over a week of emailing back and forth with their support team to get my T5 and 1.6.6 SSD software working an a mac: 'Thank you for clarifying that it is identified within Full Disk Access. From here it appears that the Software it requires to identify the drive. This portable SSD is compatible with Windows and Mac OS and also good to work with Android devices to backup data from Android phones and tablets. For Mac and PC users, this external SSD’s storage space can partition and format to use with Mac and PC. With this setup, there is no need to buy separate external SSD for Mac or PC. The newest edition to the world's best-selling. SATA SSD series, the Samsung 860 EVO is specially designed to enhance performance of mainstream PCs and laptops. With the latest V-NAND technology, this fast and reliable SSD comes in a wide range of compatible form factors and capacities.Sources: NPD (US data from Jan.
tdotfan wrote:
My Macbook Pro mid 2010 model is on its last leg in terms of its hard drive.. Wine mac 10 5 8. it's clicking all the time. So I'm looking to upgrade to a SSD. I've upgraded my RAM a couple years back and its already an 8GB RAM. I'm looking at these 2 SSD, but wasn't sure which is compatible.
Ssd Compatible With Macbook Pro
Any help would be appreciated!
Thank you!
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They both look compatible, one is the older version: https://techpro.life/ssd-comparison-samsung-860-evo-vs-850-evo/
Look at some options here: SSDs (Solid-State Drives) Designed for the Mac from OWC
The 2010 MBP only has SATA II which only means it has speed limitations that won't allow it reach the speeds of the SATA III SSD. Transferer photo samsung vers mac.
therefore 3G might be a more cost effective compared to a 6G SSD.
Mac Compatible External Ssd
Always recommeded to install a new SATA cable at the same time.
MacSales/OWC has excellent customer support, you can ask them.
Some upgrading info: How to create a boot clone