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Shopping for an insanely fast Mac compatible external ThunderBolt3 - TB3 data backup hardware solution? The combination of 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 ports and solid-state storage technology is an ideal match for Mac computers with the new universal Type-C interface. Apple Compatible ThunderBolt 3 Storage Devices